May Reading Wrap-Up
May was a very in-between month with 6 books. Considering the number of things going on, including the beginning of two graduate courses, I'd say that's not too bad. Let's take a look: The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman - 4* - (May 2) (This IS the Goodreads review) I...
Writing: How I’ve Missed It!
I haven't talked much about writing lately. In fact, I didn't even bother with a writing wrap-up or forecast to start 2016. However, writing has been on my mind a lot recently, and I've even made some progress. When we moved to Alexandria last November, I started...
April Reading Wrap-Up
During March, I read 10 books. During April, only 4. What happened? I'm not really sure. (A visiting friend, travel, a 9-day migraine... those may have contributed to my low book count.) Let's review: When We Were Alive - C.J. Fisher - 3.75* - (Apr. 6): (Goodreads...
March Reading Wrap-Up
Now THIS is how we reach some book goals. March was a 10-book month. We'll get right to it. A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara - 4* - (Mar. 2): (Goodreads review) This was a tough read. Well-written, great depth to the characters and relationships, but it tackled a lot...
February Reading Wrap-Up
February... Even in a Leap Year, this will be a short post. Bring on the books! My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry - Fredrik Backman - 3* - (Feb. 4): (Goodreads review) I wanted to love this based on reviews from friends. It's a read for bookclub (though...
January Reading Wrap-Up
Time for a look at what I read in January. It could've been a better start, but it was a good start considering how busy the month became overall. Programming note: Remember how I said I would have my Reading Year in Review. then my Writing Year in Review, followed by...