My Monday tradition, including a look back and a look ahead — what I read last week, what new books came my way, and what books are keeping me busy right now. Plus a smattering of other stuff too.
Life.
I just got back last night from an amazing weekend in Denver, Colorado. Once I get a bit of rest and do my laundry, I’ll definitely share more about the trip.
What did I read during the last week?
I read two more books from Seanan McGuire’s super-fun InCryptid series:
- Half-Off Ragnarok (#3): My review is here.
- Pocket Apocalypse (#4): A little darker in tone, and quite a good story. Review to follow.
I also finished my audiobook re-read of Lock In by John Scalzi. Fantastic fun.
Fresh Catch:
No new books this week. How unusual! Especially considering that I spent about a half-hour in a used book store and walked out empty-handed. (Can I help it if their sci-fi/fantasy shelves were pretty underwhelming?)
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Head On by John Scalzi: I’m so excited to be starting the sequel to Lock In!
[Updated to add: I read almost the entire book by the time my plane landed! Thoughts to follow once I catch up on some sleep…]
Now playing via audiobook:
All Systems Red by Martha Wells: Okay, I just read this book about a month ago, but then there was a deal on the audiobook, and I thought it could be fun. I’m about halfway through (didn’t have time to listen while traveling this weekend), but I need to wrap this up so I can start…
Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel: Book #3 of the Themis Files trilogy! I have an e-ARC of this book, but I loved the first two so much on audio that I decided to listen to this one as well. I’m so excited to finally be starting it.
Ongoing reads:
Book group reads:
- Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon: Outlander Book Club is doing a group read of LJ&BotB, two chapters per week. If you’d like to join in, ask me how!
- Classic read: My book group’s current classic read is Middlemarch by George Eliot. We’re reading and discussing two chapters per week… and we have a long way still to go.
So many books, so little time…
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