This week, I had a couple of days where I didn't read any short stories. This has been a rarity this year, but I'm trying to get through the new David Mitchell novel, and until about halfway through, it's been a bit of a slog. Anyway, we're not here to talk about long-form literature. Let's … Continue reading My Week in Short Stories – March 1st to March 7th
Literary Mumblings – March 7th 2020
It's been a funny old week. I finished the audiobook of Angela Carter's Wise Children, which I enjoyed immensely. The characters were wonderful, and Tracey Ullman was a hilarious narrator. But now I have a feeling I have very often - what the bloody hell do I listen to next? I gave Derren Brown's Happy … Continue reading Literary Mumblings – March 7th 2020
My Week in Short Stories – Feb 22nd to March 1st
I've been making the "Lousy Smarch weather" joke all day, and neither my husband or daughter (aged three) laughs. I'm wasted on this audience. Wasted. Anyway, another week of bloody marvelous short story reading for me. I've read a few crackers this week, more about those shortly. Here's the complete run-down: 2/22/20 Carter's Back Flannery … Continue reading My Week in Short Stories – Feb 22nd to March 1st
Bookish Ramblings – Feb 29th
Subscription Boxes I LOVE a good subscription box. I'm lucky enough to live in a place where you can essentially get anything you want delivered to your door, so thoughtful, bespoke book services are very much my jam. I've subscribed to Powell's magnificent Indispensable for a year or so. Each box contains one gorgeous signed, … Continue reading Bookish Ramblings – Feb 29th
My Week in Short Stories – Feb 15th – 22nd
I'm trying to figure out a way to blog about my short story thing that isn't completely boring. But I am reading/listening to some great stuff that I do want to share with you. So let's just see how things progress. Anyway, here's what I've read this week. 2/15/20 The Silent Kingdom Claire Dean 2/15/20 … Continue reading My Week in Short Stories – Feb 15th – 22nd
Weekly Book Musings – Feb 21st 2020
Utopia Avenue - David Mitchell I was ecstatic earlier this week for two reasons: I found out David Mitchell has a new book out this year I managed to somehow get approved for a copy through NetGalley. It’s called Utopia Avenue, and it follows the journey of the fictional, titular band. There are also other … Continue reading Weekly Book Musings – Feb 21st 2020
The Long and the Short (Story) of It…
Well howdy-ho neighborino! How have you been? Is that a new hat? But most importantly, what have you been reading?! Against all odds, I am still plugging away at my “short story a day” challenge. I’ve read over 80 stories since April, from over 50 different authors. Maybe I’m not managing it every day, but … Continue reading The Long and the Short (Story) of It…
My Year in Reading – 2015
Since we don't really know each other yet, I thought it might be a good introduction to briefly show you my reading habits from last year. I'm a fan of a good spreadsheet, so it was very exciting to analyze my reading data from last year. Don't worry, it's a lot more interesting that it … Continue reading My Year in Reading – 2015
California Reading 