Somewhat under a week ago, I ordered The Fresco (Gollancz S.F.) from the library. Was quite impressed when I went in to pay off fines to discover it had arrived already. I like Tepper, I’ve mentioned that once or twice before, but even I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Spoilers below, though not drastically [...]
Over the last month or so, I’ve read a trilogy by Trudi Canavan, The Magicians’ Guild, The Novice, and The High Lord. I picked the first one up from the library on a whim and they were good enough that I ordered the second two, and devoured them within a day each time. They didn’t [...]
In blogging. I will regret that if I don’t catch up a little as it will be a week I can’t remember. So some highlights, or at least memory prompts.
Walking – I’ve walked to friend’s house to feed her cat 5 times, but not Thursday as it was really rather wet. I feel good about [...]
Robin McKinley’s book Sunshine has been recommended by NPR as an excellent book to take your mind of a gruesome plane journey. I’m looking forward to reading Dragonhaven if I ever manage to find it in a UK bookshop (it’s slightly embarrassing that she lives here in the UK and yet most ppl don’t including [...]
The Companions (Gollancz S.F.) Sheri S Tepper. Beware, following review contains spoilers.
Let’s see, Kris’s house on Friday, Kris’s house on Saturday Have been home all day today, apart from a shopping trip to Morrison’s (boy I hate that shop) and have been repaid for my presence by foul behaviour from both children.
Not quite sure what that is in aid of, think [...]
Suggested first read is Isabel Allende, The House of the Spirits.
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