The Book of M by Peng Shepherd Dystopia/Magical Realism 485 pages Published June 2018 What defines a person? Your experiences? Your personality? The emotional bonds you forge? What happens when you forget? Are you still you if you don’t remember who that is? The Book of M tackles these questions and takes an intimate look … Continue reading
Sunday Link Roundup
Just a few quick links this week! A list of recent and upcoming LGBTQIAP+ books by Asian authors! This AMAZING dissection of how offensive the 100 “best” fantasy and sci-fi novels are. Two more articles on fixing Sci-fi’s women problem and questions to ask about beloved books that are problematic.
Book Review: Starless
Starless by Jacqueline Carey Fantasy 587 pages Published June 2018 Jacqueline Carey has been a little hit or miss for me lately. I loved Kushiel’s Dart, read that years ago. Wasn’t fond of the second trilogy in that world. I read Miranda and Caliban a while back, and it was alright. This, though, blew me … Continue reading
Friday 56 – Starless
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 Starless, by Jacqueline Carey. Full review should be up tomorrow! He touched the blade of his yakhan against the … Continue reading
Book Review: This Will Be My Undoing
This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America by Morgan Jerkins Memoir/Black Feminism 258 pages Published 2018 I have a tough time reviewing books about Black Feminism. I enjoy reading them – well, maybe “enjoy” isn’t quite the right word. They can be tough. I am … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday!
Only two books this week – I have to slow down after last week! But R. F. Kuang’s The Poppy War and the Asian inspired anthology A Thousand Beginnings and Endings both came in this week, and I am SO EXCITED to read them! I’ve been looking forward to both of these for quite some … Continue reading