“You will always struggle with not feeling productive until you accept that your own joy can be something you produce. It is not the only thing you will make, nor should it be, but it is something valuable and beautiful.” ~ Hank Greene, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
Rhythm of War: Part One
Rhythm of War is the fourth entry in the massive epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive. As we did with Oathbringer, we’ll be doing part-by-part reviews so you can read along and discuss with us.
Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Name a Pet After
This is a hilariously fitting topic for us because we recently adopted two kittens and named them after two of our favorite Lord of the Rings characters.
Review: The Count of Monte Cristo
“How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.” ~ Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
Review: Mexican Gothic
“The future, she thought, could not be predicted, and the shape of things could not be divined. To think otherwise was absurd. But they were young that morning, and they could cling to hope. Hope that the world could be remade, kinder and sweeter.” ~ Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Top Ten Tuesday: Book Titles that Would Make Great Song Titles
This was a quirky idea and not as tough to come up with as we thought. Thanks to That Artsy Reader Girl for continuing the tradition!
Preparing for Rhythm of War
We had a ton of fun doing part-by-part reviews of the third entry in The Stormlight Archive, and we look forward to continuing that tradition this year
Top Ten Tuesday: Non-bookish Hobbies
This was an interesting topic and not one we’ve covered before. Thanks to That Artsy Reader Girl for keeping up the Top Ten Tuesday tradition!
November TBR
October was a good month of reading for both of us, and in November, we’re clearing our schedules to tackle a highly anticipated doorstopper.
Team Review: Gideon the Ninth
“Anyone can learn to fight. Hardly anyone learns to think.” - Tamsyn Muir