I've discovered the cause of my reading slump: this election and the tornado surrounding it. I've been spending far too much time focusing on it and not nearly enough time reading. I wish I could say that's going to change, but I have a feeling that's won't happen until Nov. 9.
Be that as it may, I have finished a couple of books in the last couple of weeks!
Be that as it may, I have finished a couple of books in the last couple of weeks!
Recently Purchased
BabyLit Board books
Ok, so I didn't actually buy these for me, but for our friend's adorable two year old. They are hands down my favorite books for the younger set, using the original classics for counting, colors, animals, opposites, ocean animals...well, you get the idea. Definitely check these out if you have wee ones around!
Recently Finished
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel (3 stars)
Yes! Finally finished. Nothing new was introduced about these historical characters, who are incredibly fascinating, and I still felt her characterization fell very flat, especially for Cromwell. It was interesting, but just not for me, and I won't be picking up the third installment whenever it comes out.
I loved this. Plain and simple. The insights into Miranda's thought process, his inspirations, the history, the backgrounds on the principal players: everything was on point and worth every moment. I'll be coming back to this one again and again.
Currently Reading
The Watsons by Jane Austen
Starting in on the second novella in this collection. It's a bit better than Lady Jane so far; we shall see if it continues.
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
This is an incredible read so far. It's set in a dystopian futuristic Sudan that in some ways feels very current, but with the added elements of magic. Okorafor's writing is engaging and her characters leap off the page.
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| I will break this slump. I will break this slump. I will... |
