Recent Acquisitions (or the Piling of the-Piles):
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| The heroine of Volume 2 looks like she walked off a bad music video set... |
The Quarters Novels: Volume I (Quarters #1-2) by Tanya Huff
The Quarters Novels: Volume II (Quarters #3-4) by Tanya Huff
I would advise you not judge these books by the plague of their older covers. Had I picked these up in a bookstore, I would assume they were dated, corny, and quite possibly sci-fi, NOT fantasy (as they actually are). However, having read Sing the Four Quarters, I can tell you that is not the case. I'm excited to dive into the final three books in this series, even though I'm a bit put out that Annice and Pjerin don't show up in it.
the-invisible-pile Additions:
His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire #1) by Naomi Novik
I've somehow avoided buying this book before, though I've had it recommended to me. I just can't resist a book with dragons in it...Won:
I won Coloring for All Seasons, some bookish swag, and an Amazon gift card from La La in the Library! Thanks, La La! (I actually ran out of bookmarks last night [the bookmark elf stole them from me] so the bookmarks came in handy).
Currently Reading:
Ship of Destiny (Liveship Traders #3) by Robin Hobb
The more I read this series, the more I love it. Although I was lukewarm about the characters in the first book, they have grown a lot, and I don't have trouble remembering which person they are (which happens to me in a lot of multiple POV fantasy books).
The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry
I'm reading this for Travel the World in Books (we are reading any book set in Russia and/or authored by a Russian), and also to help clear out the dregs of my pile. I can't recall how long I've had this, but thrillers are generally not for me.
Finished These Books:
When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After #3) by Tessa Dare
This was so cute and funny. I've had traumatic experiences with some of Tessa Dare's other works (they were WAY too far-fetched and dramatic), but this one is a gem. And usually I loathe historical romances with Scottish heroes in them.
The Mad Ship (Liveship Traders #2) by Robin Hobb
Although I did get stalled about midway through, it was more a wandering brain issue than an actual issue with this book. I liked this one better than the first one, but it did take its sweet time getting to the scene pictured above.
Sing the Four Quarters (Quarters #1) by Tanya Huff
As I mentioned in my review, I didn't think a pregnant heroine would work in a traditional fantasy setting... but Annice did- to the point I bought the rest of the series. The characters were fantastic in this book.
Wendy @ Musings of a Bookish Kitty shares her Bookish Thoughts on When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi. I love the cover!
Guiltless Reader has an interview and (INT) giveaway with author Jessica George about her YA fantasy, Gifted.
Michelle @ Bookaholic Banter reviews Armada by Ernest Cline. I've wanted to read more books from the author ever since I finished Ready, Player One.
Laura W @ Blue Eye Books shares some Hug Your Cat Day Quotes (warning- one spoiler for The Hunger Games/Mockingjay... if you still haven't read it or watched it yet).
In My Life:
I finally have my driver's permit (no pictured proof because I was frazzled that day), which means if I get in enough practice before the first days of June, I will be my mother's chauffeur during her hip surgery convalescence. Though it is strange, I had a really good experience with the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)- I got there during their normal hours on their last day of business (Thursday), but the lady at the counter said they don't do the tests after 5. Against her superior's advice, she let me take the test and I passed! Otherwise, I would've had to wait until Monday, and my mom would've had to take off early from her job. There are nice DMV workers in the world!
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| Tomato seedlings are about as tall as Torrie, who senses the Force around her. |
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| My first minion flower to bloom is the alyssum in the lower left corner. |
