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the (consolidated) wednesday book meme
Dec. 2nd, 2015 08:41 amfinished
The Raven Boys, Maggie Stiefvater – Wow, I really ended up liking this! Yes, it was a lot of set-up and there are obviously things in motion that haven’t been resolved, but I found more than enough to love with the characters and the early-arc plot resolution. Also, I found myself stopping several times and just admiring how *much* info MS could get into a conversation or a thought, all without a single ‘as you know, Bob’ in sight. The next book is on my hold list at the library and will hopefully arrive without too much delay.
Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell – Another one that I really liked, though I can confess to you all that I skipped right over Cath’s fic excerpts, not because I found them boring or tedious, but because I really don’t need another fandom in my life right now! (Plus, I kept getting sidetracked with wanting to hunt down the equivalent HP fic that I vaguely remembered reading back in the day.) I rationalized this as being okay because I already know how awesome fic is; I don’t need a refresher course (::eyes the 4 pages of recs in AO3 that I still need to write up::) Also, I really loved Reagan. All the hearts for her and her badass attitude. I can now show my face at the library again!
Act Like It, Lucy Parker – Oh, you guysssssss: this is the fake dating book of my dreaaaaams. There is Shakespeare! A mom who does mom-like things w/o being an overbearing bitch! The male protag is semi-horrified at the female protag’s rather small and less than opulent flat and, rather than being embarrassed, she basically tells him to get a life! She also tells him off every time she thinks (correctly) that he is acting like an ass and he doesn’t woobify her professional ambitions! And there is the greatest birthday present ever. EVER. In short, I inhaled this one like the best, just bittersweet enough chocolate out there.
now
Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow, Rainbow Rowell – Right, right, I know I said I didn’t need another fandom, but … I can’t resist.
Proven Guilty, Jim Butcher – The horror movie Dresden… which is reminding me of the Supernatural episode with the haunted house, Don’t Fear the Reaper, and Jared in a towel. What was that creature called?
When A Scot Ties The Knot, Tessa Dare – This popped up on sale at amazon and I was weak and snatched it up despite my semi-serious vow not to buy anything until the TBR pile becomes something less than teeteringly high. But… Tessa Dare. And Scotland. And a castle. I repeat, I am weak.
next
My ILL of Vienna, 1814: How the Conquerors of Napoleon Made Love, War, and Peace at the Congress of Vienna just came in, so that’s probably next.
Also, I am still open for questions/topics on the December Posting Meme, come give me something to talk about: DW or LJ.
The Raven Boys, Maggie Stiefvater – Wow, I really ended up liking this! Yes, it was a lot of set-up and there are obviously things in motion that haven’t been resolved, but I found more than enough to love with the characters and the early-arc plot resolution. Also, I found myself stopping several times and just admiring how *much* info MS could get into a conversation or a thought, all without a single ‘as you know, Bob’ in sight. The next book is on my hold list at the library and will hopefully arrive without too much delay.
Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell – Another one that I really liked, though I can confess to you all that I skipped right over Cath’s fic excerpts, not because I found them boring or tedious, but because I really don’t need another fandom in my life right now! (Plus, I kept getting sidetracked with wanting to hunt down the equivalent HP fic that I vaguely remembered reading back in the day.) I rationalized this as being okay because I already know how awesome fic is; I don’t need a refresher course (::eyes the 4 pages of recs in AO3 that I still need to write up::) Also, I really loved Reagan. All the hearts for her and her badass attitude. I can now show my face at the library again!
Act Like It, Lucy Parker – Oh, you guysssssss: this is the fake dating book of my dreaaaaams. There is Shakespeare! A mom who does mom-like things w/o being an overbearing bitch! The male protag is semi-horrified at the female protag’s rather small and less than opulent flat and, rather than being embarrassed, she basically tells him to get a life! She also tells him off every time she thinks (correctly) that he is acting like an ass and he doesn’t woobify her professional ambitions! And there is the greatest birthday present ever. EVER. In short, I inhaled this one like the best, just bittersweet enough chocolate out there.
now
Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow, Rainbow Rowell – Right, right, I know I said I didn’t need another fandom, but … I can’t resist.
Proven Guilty, Jim Butcher – The horror movie Dresden… which is reminding me of the Supernatural episode with the haunted house, Don’t Fear the Reaper, and Jared in a towel. What was that creature called?
When A Scot Ties The Knot, Tessa Dare – This popped up on sale at amazon and I was weak and snatched it up despite my semi-serious vow not to buy anything until the TBR pile becomes something less than teeteringly high. But… Tessa Dare. And Scotland. And a castle. I repeat, I am weak.
next
My ILL of Vienna, 1814: How the Conquerors of Napoleon Made Love, War, and Peace at the Congress of Vienna just came in, so that’s probably next.
Also, I am still open for questions/topics on the December Posting Meme, come give me something to talk about: DW or LJ.
