Eureka, my dear Doctor

We’re doing something different this week. My reviews are mostly about books. But occasionally there comes a movie or a tv show that is based on a book and I will review those. I think the last time I did this was when Netflix premiered the Irregulars.  Or Enola Holmes. (Both are great series and … Continue reading Eureka, my dear Doctor

I’m working…on something

When I did my year-end review of what I did and what I'm working towards for 2025 one of the items on my list was creating a website. Expanding this blog into something more is probably a better way of phrasing it. Through my job, I was offered a list of classes to improve myself. … Continue reading I’m working…on something

Which wine goes with this cheese?

The Pairing was one of the choices in August’s BoTM Club categories so I chose it eagerly, and then finally managed to read it. Everyone knows how much I loved Red, White, and Royal Blue, so picking up The Pairing by Casey McQuiston was a no-brainer.  The story revolves around Theo and Kit, two live-long … Continue reading Which wine goes with this cheese?

The Year in ARC’s

2024 was the year I tried my hand at reviewing Advanced Reader's Copies of new independent or small press books coming out. I wasn't looking for anyone in particular, but I was approached by someone at Book Sirens, a group that connects readers with authors who are willing to read their books and review them. … Continue reading The Year in ARC’s

Amongst the vines and thorns

Two core memories happened while I was reading Don’t Let the Forest In by C. G. Drews, my last book of 2024.  After the final sentence was read and closed the book, the short story by Frank R. Stockton The Lady or the Tiger came to mind.The book tells the story from the point of … Continue reading Amongst the vines and thorns