Category: About Reading

My 20 Books of Summer

Cathy at 746Books.com is once again hosting her 20 Books of Summer event. It’s a low-key challenge that I enjoy because it helps me organize my summer reading and pushes me not to just reach for the latest “beach read” (however you define that). You can also choose a 10 or 15 book challenge, and she’s…

My February Reading Wrap-Up

February began with a work trip to Washington and a weekend tasting wine outside of Seattle, but the rest of the month has been difficult due to family health issues.  Here’s what I read in February: My favorite reads:  I’ve already reviewed Signal to Noise and The Last Girl, which were both incredible reads. My…

Twelve Novels that Blend History and Fantasy

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is a “genre freebie”. I decided to write about something that I’ve been reading lately, historical fantasy novels. By this I don’t mean fantasy novels set in the past, I mean books that are primarily historical fiction, focusing on actual history and real places,…

My January Reading Wrap-Up

January was a great month for reading! Of course that’s because it was a lousy month for other things, between the wintry weather and getting sick.  But at least my reading year is off to a great start.  Here’s what I read in January: My favorite reads:  My favorite has to be Our Missing Hearts, which…