Silvia Moreno-Garcia's new setting & context brings out new themes from a classic H.G. Wells tale.
Review: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's new setting & context brings out new themes from a classic H.G. Wells tale.
Last weekend, my family celebrated Mother's Day a day early by watching t-ball, enjoying a sprinkler-fueled kiddy pool, and eating sushi, all of which has me itching for summer! The pool at my building also opened this weekend, which only adds to my eagerness. Got to wait for the temperature to get a little warmer … Continue reading Odds & Ends 5/4-5/17
A con artist takes on the ghost of Bluebeard in this latest novel from Marissa Meyer.
The past couple of weeks have been nice for me. I had a wonderful Easter with my family. We ate well, hunted candy-filled eggs, and my niece and I built a blanket-fort across her entire bedroom. I gave audiobook listening a try this past month and, while I wasn't surprised to enjoy it, I was … Continue reading Odds & Ends 4/6-4/19
Riley Sager's Final Girls wasn't the thriller I expected, but the mystery still kept me guessing.
The last couple of weeks have literally brought more sunshine into my life (except for that flash reappearance of winter Sunday & Monday) thanks to Daylight Savings Time. It does take me a couple days to get my sleep schedule readjusted, but I do love being able to come home each night and leave my … Continue reading Odds & Ends 3/9-3/22
The Fox Wife is a thoughtful blend of magical realism and historical fiction with a dash of mystery to draw you in.
This has been a fun and busy month! February is a big birthday month for my family, as we celebrate not only me, but also my niece and my dad. We started off with my niece's party the first weekend of the month, then on Valentine's Day, we had a girls' day in my honor … Continue reading Odds & Ends 2/9-2/22
Eerie atmosphere, fairy magic, and family secrets set the stage for this exploration of mother-daughter dynamics by Alyssa Wees.
Happy 2026 everyone! I hope everyone's year is starting off well. How are the resolutions coming? I must admit my resolution to develop healthier eating habits is not starting strong (currently eating peanut butter m&ms in my snow bunker), but it's still early and change takes time. I have been consistently using the resistance bands … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/12-1/25
V.E. Schwab's book wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I wanted it to be, either.
A new year brings new books!