The final book in the Temeraire series. I started this series late last year or earlier this year. Luckily enough, the author chose to finish it this year. This novel was similar to some previous ones. It was slow to... Continue reading →

This is a long overdue review. The blog being down and me being generally busy with life and other things means that I cobbled this review from notes and other postings. This was an eagerly anticipated sequel to The Rook.... Continue reading →

The following are three books I read in the summer which warranted some mini reviews. Spark Joy by Marie Kondo Love KonMari’s philosophy about tidiness and stuff. I find it spiritual and from a good place not of judgment or... Continue reading →

I read this for a book club. We have not met for it yet. This is a mystery novel narrated by a dog. I did not realize this until I started the novel. It’s rather cute actually. There are lots... Continue reading →

I read some mixed to negative reviews of this book when it came out. However, even with her writing faults in some ways, I remain a J. K. Rowling fan. I also love the Potterverse. There are spoilers in this... Continue reading →

This book has been winning awards and receiving hype. I have read all of the Termeraire books by the same author so I knew I could not go wrong. I did not know the plot in advance, and in many... Continue reading →

It has been six years since I first read the Millenium trilogy. I remember devouring the books and being disappointed when I finished them. While they had their flaws and melodramaic moments, I enjoyed the characters. I think Lisbeth Salander... Continue reading →

I have read many of Sophie Kinsella’s novels. Most of them are rather forgettable and not always worth the pick up. However, there is something nice and frothy about her style when she is good. This is the eighth novel... Continue reading →

I have read most of Bryson’s books and followed his career for the last 15 years or so. I enjoy this writing and I find it gets even funnier and more amusing as he gets older. In this book, he... Continue reading →