by stacia | Dec 13, 2019 | weekly wrap-up
Finished: Cat Poems—Various 3* (Dec 1) I just don’t really care for poetry, even if it’s about cats. I picked this book up in Iceland this fall. A few poems were cool. Mostly, I felt meh. Currently Reading: A Dangerous Collaboration—Deanna Raybourn (73%) Solid so far,...
by stacia | Dec 2, 2019 | monthly wrap-up
November goal: In November, I’m setting a goal of 4 books. What I read: (Link to my Goodreads 2019 Reading Challenge Medallion Status—John Hodgman 4.75* (Nov 6)Review Hotel Silence—Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir 3* (Nov 7)Review I’ll Be Gone in the Dark:...
by stacia | Nov 29, 2019 | weekly wrap-up
Coming at you late because yesterday was Thanksgiving and there was turkey. Finished: The Vanishing Stair—Maureen Johnson 5* (Nov 23) Book 2 in the series picks up shortly after the first left off with a bombshell of a reveal. It’s dealt with, and we move back...
by stacia | Nov 22, 2019 | weekly wrap-up
Finished: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer—Michelle McNamara—4.5* (Nov 20) I listened to this audiobook in about a week and really enjoyed it. The narrator (Gabra Zackman) was very engaging. This book has...
by stacia | Nov 15, 2019 | weekly wrap-up
Finished: Medallion Status—John Hodgman—4.75* (Nov 6) I love John Hodgman’s podcast, so listening to the audiobook of his latest book was a treat. He’s consistently warm, funny, and insightful. Add in a focus on airline miles and corgis? Perfection. Hotel...
by stacia | Nov 8, 2019 | monthly wrap-up, poe-tober, reading
Poe-tober wasn’t as jam-packed with creepy media and events as I would’ve liked (unless you count the horror story taking place across the river in DC), but I still want to report on my efforts. Books: Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) – 2*Haunting of Hill...
