What Are You Reading Wednesday
It's that time of week again!
• What are you currently reading?
Scapegoat, by Charlie Campbell. An interesting meditation on the tendency of humanity to blame things on other people, but I'm not 100% sure I like it yet. We will see.
At the King's Command, by Susan Wiggs.
meganbmoore's fault. I am enjoying it so far, though. Hilariously, it's adding to the subset of books that I'm calling "King Henry VIII is a douche."
Princess of the Silver Woods, by Jessica Day George. Yes, still. It's harder to get into than the other books in the series. But I love Jessica Day George, so I shall perservere.
Her Little Majesty, by Carolly Erickson. A biography of Queen Victoria. Pretty good so far, and I am a fan of Erickson's history, so, you know, it's working.
• What did you recently finish reading?
The Book of Ballads, by Charles Vess et al. Beautiful illustrations, about 75% really good stories, plus it began the "King Henry is a douche" subset.
The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee. Spoilers at that link! Decent mystery, wish it hadn't had a romantic subplot and that the space had been taken up by more of Mary's background. Also, needs more lesbians.
The Silver World, not by Neil Gaiman no matter what the cover says, actually by Michael and Mallory Reeves. Disappointment, may or may not pick up the final sequel.
• What do you think you’ll read next?
The following books are coming up due at the library, so likely I'll choose from among them:
-It's The Little Things, Lena Williams, because I am a pasty white girl and I need to educate myself.
-Stolen Magic by Stephanie Burgis, because Stephanie Burgis is amazing and you should all read all of her books now, also it's Regency with magic which everyone should know is one of my reading Kryptonites. The other being Elizabethan faeries. And the other other being happy lesbians.
-A number of books on ancient Rome for research purposes. Rainbowfic folks, keep your eyes peeled for a Spartacus saturation.
-To End All Wars, Adam Hochschild. World War I is my current research interest and also Adam Hochschild does really good work.
-Among Others, Jo Walton. I have never had a book recommended to me as many times and as enthusiastically as this one.
-Miss Whittier Makes a List, Carla Kelly. I like romance novels and I cannot lie. Also Carla Kelly is awesome.
-The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, Dorothy Gilman. Hells yeah unconventional mystery solvers.
-The Book that Changed My Life, the National Book Festival. IDK, it looked cool.
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• What are you currently reading?
Scapegoat, by Charlie Campbell. An interesting meditation on the tendency of humanity to blame things on other people, but I'm not 100% sure I like it yet. We will see.
At the King's Command, by Susan Wiggs.
meganbmoore's fault. I am enjoying it so far, though. Hilariously, it's adding to the subset of books that I'm calling "King Henry VIII is a douche."
Princess of the Silver Woods, by Jessica Day George. Yes, still. It's harder to get into than the other books in the series. But I love Jessica Day George, so I shall perservere.
Her Little Majesty, by Carolly Erickson. A biography of Queen Victoria. Pretty good so far, and I am a fan of Erickson's history, so, you know, it's working.
• What did you recently finish reading?
The Book of Ballads, by Charles Vess et al. Beautiful illustrations, about 75% really good stories, plus it began the "King Henry is a douche" subset.
The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee. Spoilers at that link! Decent mystery, wish it hadn't had a romantic subplot and that the space had been taken up by more of Mary's background. Also, needs more lesbians.
The Silver World, not by Neil Gaiman no matter what the cover says, actually by Michael and Mallory Reeves. Disappointment, may or may not pick up the final sequel.
• What do you think you’ll read next?
The following books are coming up due at the library, so likely I'll choose from among them:
-It's The Little Things, Lena Williams, because I am a pasty white girl and I need to educate myself.
-Stolen Magic by Stephanie Burgis, because Stephanie Burgis is amazing and you should all read all of her books now, also it's Regency with magic which everyone should know is one of my reading Kryptonites. The other being Elizabethan faeries. And the other other being happy lesbians.
-A number of books on ancient Rome for research purposes. Rainbowfic folks, keep your eyes peeled for a Spartacus saturation.
-To End All Wars, Adam Hochschild. World War I is my current research interest and also Adam Hochschild does really good work.
-Among Others, Jo Walton. I have never had a book recommended to me as many times and as enthusiastically as this one.
-Miss Whittier Makes a List, Carla Kelly. I like romance novels and I cannot lie. Also Carla Kelly is awesome.
-The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, Dorothy Gilman. Hells yeah unconventional mystery solvers.
-The Book that Changed My Life, the National Book Festival. IDK, it looked cool.
This entry is crossposted at http://bookblather.dreamwidth.org/246616.html. Please comment over there if possible.