Oh man, it’s been a rough week. Monday was a very hot, very humid day working at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. I adore the friends I work with, but that heat and humidity just ruined me. I’ve spent most of the rest of this week in a bit of a daze, recovering. Couldn’t even stitch … Continue reading
Book Review: All’s Faire in Middle School
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson Graphic Novel 248 pages Published 2017 For those who didn’t know, I work at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, helping a friend of mine sell leather masks (and other leather goods). Throughout the year, I actually get to help her make them, including stitching the codpieces we sell … Continue reading
Friday 56 – The Girl Who Drank the Moon
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. Today’s quote is from The Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly Barnhill. Memory was a slippery thing – slick moss on an … Continue reading
Book Review: Her Body and Other Parties
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Fantasy/Magical Realism Short Stories 241 pages Published 2017 This is another book off my Wronged Women list – women who have been part of the #metoo movement. Specifically the ones that have come out against Junot Diaz and Sherman Alexie, but I hope to expand it … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday, and a few more acquisitions
Picked up five books this week, after turning in four. I really have to start swapping those numbers around! Grace and Fury Bannerless The Wild Dead The Weight of Feathers Heart of Thorns I loved Carrie Vaughn’s Kitty Norville series, so I’m looking forward to this post-apocalyptic set. The Weight of Feathers is a Romeo … Continue reading
Book Review: A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings Edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman Retold Asian Mythology Anthology 328 pages Published June 2018 This is one of the many new releases I have been eagerly awaiting from the library, and it did not disappoint! There are fifteen stories here, reimagining Asian myths, legends, and fairytales. Each story … Continue reading