Such a sweet fun that I almost abandoned it — I’m halfway through and so glad I didn’t! There’s something so cocaine-addictive about monster-ish creatSuch a sweet fun that I almost abandoned it — I’m halfway through and so glad I didn’t! There’s something so cocaine-addictive about monster-ish creatures un-besmirched by computers, phones, and electricity. Especially these ones who’ve just been blissed off their feet by their first tastes of giant killer-ess Viv and horned and tailed Tandry’s java, and furry little guy Thimble’s cinnamon rolls. Now that I’ve discovered Gaslamp Fantasy, I can’t wait to find another. Travis Baldree penned and illustrated his first book as a kid, went on to develop computer games and start a family, and has voiced so many novels (including this one) that surely story telling rhythm and form soaked into him....more
You've got 4 half-siblings via a dad who fathered everyone via four moms. Haha, he calls himself a 'people person.' You don't have a relationship withYou've got 4 half-siblings via a dad who fathered everyone via four moms. Haha, he calls himself a 'people person.' You don't have a relationship with any of them, outside of your own mother, and the worst possible thing happens to you. Now what? Novelist Carty-Williams' madcap story is underpinned with a serious rumination on acceptance and forgiveness; who, how, and is it worth it? Danielle Vitalis is a wonderful narrator....more
How much would you give up for the happiness of your birth family? And for how long? Would your answer be different depending on how young you are? CrHow much would you give up for the happiness of your birth family? And for how long? Would your answer be different depending on how young you are? Cruz offers readers a chance to step into the shoes of those who are forced to make such choices......more
Woman in her late 80's is a killer. What's not to like? #1 was great & this #2 is even more fun!Woman in her late 80's is a killer. What's not to like? #1 was great & this #2 is even more fun!...more
Takes a hard look at how we view ourselves and the world. What is race? Whatever your answer, think again. And again and again. Can it really be measuTakes a hard look at how we view ourselves and the world. What is race? Whatever your answer, think again. And again and again. Can it really be measured by where one’s ancestors were born and the color of their complexions — and should it? By not labeling oneself, are we naïve, or worse, sellouts?
Mat takes on a kaleidoscopic discussion of race, illustrated via a fictional account of a man whose skin is as light as his caucasian father’s, yet he resonates best with his dark-skinned African-American mother. That is, until he meets his teen-aged daughter after her white Jewish mom passes away. When the young woman tells him that, as far as she’s concerned, she’s white, he sets out to school her otherwise. Of course, this backfires. The point is, you need to read this book because it describes more succinctly and entertainingly than I can in this short blog post the conundrum of labeling. Some want to label themselves and others, others don’t want labels at all…...more
While this is auto fiction, Heti offers a realistic and honest account of what it's like to thoughtfully choose whether to become a mother in today's While this is auto fiction, Heti offers a realistic and honest account of what it's like to thoughtfully choose whether to become a mother in today's U.S. society....more
For the love of books, writers, storytellng, and bookstores! What could be better? Historical romance (not my fave genre) where the main squeeze is boFor the love of books, writers, storytellng, and bookstores! What could be better? Historical romance (not my fave genre) where the main squeeze is books (I love anything to do with books!), bookstores (swoon!), and the crucial importance of writers and story telling (that's me!)! Head over heels! Saskia Maarleveld does a great job performing it....more
This is a side of WW2 I never knew -- am so glad Ruta has enlightened me in such a riveting way. Audiobook narrators Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, CassThis is a side of WW2 I never knew -- am so glad Ruta has enlightened me in such a riveting way. Audiobook narrators Jorjeana Marie, Will Damron, Cassandra Morris, and Michael Crouch all added much to the storytelling....more
When I blogged about anti-choice on my Happiness Between Tails dot com site, this novel was recommended by Joyce's Mystery and Fiction Book Reviews blWhen I blogged about anti-choice on my Happiness Between Tails dot com site, this novel was recommended by Joyce's Mystery and Fiction Book Reviews blog. Some reviewers at Amazon complain that it’s too pro-choice, to which I argue au contraire. Picoult actually afforded me more compassion for anti-choice folks…...more
Am so hungry for women's depictions of what it's like for women in the U.S. to age. Ones that aren't smarmy yet aren't one grouse after another. "OldeAm so hungry for women's depictions of what it's like for women in the U.S. to age. Ones that aren't smarmy yet aren't one grouse after another. "Older" is fun enough to be mistaken for breezy, honest enough to know it isn't. Sutton Foster gives it a wonderful audiobook performance....more
Kwan is a wordplay expert, delivering one clever riff after another on the rich. The plot gets a bit murky now & again, not nearly as focused as CrazyKwan is a wordplay expert, delivering one clever riff after another on the rich. The plot gets a bit murky now & again, not nearly as focused as Crazy Rich Asians, yet overall a fun read. Audiobook reader Lydia Look is beyond wonderful!...more
When's the last time you read something unapologetically pro-choice -- & that's as empowering as it is romantic? Me? Never. Can't wait for Joshi's nexWhen's the last time you read something unapologetically pro-choice -- & that's as empowering as it is romantic? Me? Never. Can't wait for Joshi's next book! Wish there were more novels that discuss pro-choice issues head-on. Enchanting story set in 1950s India from women's point of view about the choices we're given and how much we can make with them. Audiobook narrator Sneha Mathan is marvelous!...more
Pizza Girl is no rah-rah cheerleader, which is a beautiful thing. Wonderfully written, this book left me thinking about how life isn't always as tidy Pizza Girl is no rah-rah cheerleader, which is a beautiful thing. Wonderfully written, this book left me thinking about how life isn't always as tidy as I'd like, retributions aren't always forthcoming in the way I want, and wishing the best for all Pizza Girls seniors, Pizza Girl juniors... Can't wait to read more by Frazier!...more
Fascinating premise -- to help a patient, one who won't talk, a criminal psychotherapist is forced to examine his own inner workings. Audiobook narratFascinating premise -- to help a patient, one who won't talk, a criminal psychotherapist is forced to examine his own inner workings. Audiobook narrators Jack Hawkins & Louise Brealey do a great job....more
What if you were an author & got the most amazing, charming editor ever? And if it was Jackie O? Wonderful premise handled entertainingly. Michael UriWhat if you were an author & got the most amazing, charming editor ever? And if it was Jackie O? Wonderful premise handled entertainingly. Michael Urie did a great job narrating audiobook....more
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