Getting more snow and ice soon, so needing some isolation stories. This and, possibly, The Worst Journey in the World.

the way God and the company intended

“...The women were already drawing lots for you when you left."

Only the ladies?

”No.”

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This series is actually pretty queer from the start, but I wasn‘t expecting it so assumed all these bits were an accident or a joke.

Jack has a shorter temper than his father, and somehow is more racist. Might need to take a break.

About 25% in, and I think I would‘ve devoured this one as a kid. Tarzan and Jane‘s son runs away to the jungle!

Well, it‘s a lot better with the context of the first two books but still not my favorite.

“You don‘t have to tell me, I wrote it.”

The second I finished The Lymond Chronicles I wanted to start over at the beginning, but considering these books took over my life for months it was… daunting.

Turns out David Monteith is one of the few solo narrators I can get into. Listening to his performance is a lot like watching a Shakespeare play for the first time. Just because you follow while reading doesn‘t mean you GET IT.

God, this book is gorgeous!

I need to get this in the physical edition IMMEDIATELY. The writing is great and I‘m excited about the ideas it‘s given me, but apparently the print edition is a tactile experience.

No Another-inspired nightmares yet, but there will be.

These productions are addictive!

This is my favorite of King‘s books for Hard Case Crime. It‘s strong throughout and we know there‘s a kid who sees ghosts from the start. My only complaint is the big reveal at the end doesn‘t seem to add anything to the story@ and leaves a bad taste.

Not quite as strong as the first book, since there‘s less of a closed circle to this mystery but makes up for it with excellent folk horror vibes. If you wish The Creeper had more banter, check this out!

I was expecting Victorian (probably a combination of gothic and the title reminded me of the Cottingley Fairies) but it‘s set in the 1970s. Also, there‘s more going on than juts ghosts. So far its unexpectedly fun, reminiscent of the one-off gothic episodes on 70s television - or maybe The Night Gallery.

Today in “I do not think it means what you think it means.”

Realized I wasn‘t familiar with this story and decided to correct that omission in my sci-fi education. There‘s a waitlist for the book, so I thought I‘d listen to the 1968 BBC radio adaptation on Libby until my hold comes in.

I hadn‘t read Green writing in the real world before, so this was interesting.

The atmosphere and background is amazing, but Dia and the interns are pretty flat which makes the over-the-top twists a bit absurd.

Haven‘t read Pessl since Special Topics in Calamity Physics was new, but I‘m very excited to start this one!

Can we just get a prequel series with all the Council‘s drama?

“Don‘t talk in my sleep either.”

We were so close to getting an idea of what‘s going on!

Some ups, some downs and another fucking cliffhanger

You know it‘s bad when you call in the black sheep!

I did not realize we got to Opar so early in the series!

Not what I was expecting from the description and marketing, but the production quality is great and it‘s addictive as hell.

Tarzan soothes a broken heart by… becoming a French spy? Lots of fun when ERB isn‘t being racist.

I wish I liked these characters better. It‘s a great concept and the execution is good, I just want to slap Nicola and Amber.

I devoured this book, remaining riveted to every page. It was such an engaging read that I‘m rating it highly despite mixed feelings over the ending.

I read the description of this before the English translation released and it haunted me until I hunted down a copy. I started it last night, trying to decide if I wanted to read this or the next Charlie Fox thriller… and didn‘t look up until I was a quarter of the way through.

A very different experience than the Perry Mason novels, though Gardner‘s trademark dialogue and crime schemes are both evident.

Finishing this book makes me want to cry. It‘s like losing a friend.

I wanted to like this one! I like the concept and the execution. The tension is phenomenal. I completely understand why everyone recommends it. I just don‘t know why it felt like a slog to me.

OH MY GODDD WHAT DID I READ?!