Quick thoughts
Finished listening to : Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison 📚🎧. It was okay. This is a new series starter from the author of The Hollows series, which I enjoy. The protagonist kept making bad choices and the pacing was uneven.
Finished reading: CABIN by Patrick Hutchison 📚. This is a funny memoir about a guy who buys a remote dilapidated cabin that enriched his life. I enjoyed it.
It took 7 trips to the farm store, but I finally acquired this year’s additions to our flock. The demand for chicks this year is huge.
Winter is not quite over yet.
I’m tempted to leave our first generation Echo connected. Training an AI on nothing besides “Alexa, play NPR” should be a good thing.
Finished listening to: Battle Bond by Lindsay Buroker 📚🎧. This is from the Death Before Dragons series. It’s a guilty pleasure.
Finished reading: Still Life by Louise Penny 📚. This is the first book in the Chief Inspector Gamache series. It’s a terrific story, but there is so much more here. I recommend it.
Currently reading: Still Life by Louise Penny 📚 Favorite quote so far: “He knew it was there, that opiate of the Anglos. And his hand clutched the box just as the kettle whistled. Violent death demanded Earl Grey.”
Finished reading: A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor 📚This is the 4th book in the Chronicles of St. Mary’s series. I am enjoying these books, and this one is the best so far.
Finished reading: The Universe Within by G. S. Jennsen 📚. 4 ⭐️s. This is the latest book from an author I enjoy. This is probably not a good entry point if you haven’t read any of her previous books, but I found it to be up to the standards of her previous work.
I happily discovered today that our favorite chips are a product of Canada 🍁.
Currently reading: The Universe Within by G. S. Jennsen 📚. I purchased this direct from the author (via BookFunnel) and I can read it on any of my devices, including my Kindle. The author gets more of the purchase price, and I own the book. I’ll be doing this as often as I can going forward.
Pretty start to what is predicted to be a snowy day.
Finished reading: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner 📚. 3 ⭐️s. This is an unusual read. Long essays on history, anthropology, and philosophy wrapped around an unrelated plot. It has been shortlisted for some some prestigious awards, so maybe I missed something.
The bird feeders are a popular place on this snowy day.
Finished reading: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 📚This second book of the series was as good as the first. Lots of violence, suspense, and romance. I think I’ll take a break before reading the final book.
Just sent my first message to our new congressional representative. I have a feeling many more will follow. ☹️
Finished reading: The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche 📚This is a well researched and well written fantasy that takes place during the plague in Florence in the 14th century.
The sun caught this patch of Lunaria on our hike.
Finished listening to: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 📚🎧. This is the first of a trilogy. I thought it was an exciting romantic (explicit) fantasy. I listened to it as a two-part dramatic presentation through a deal I got from Chirp Books. I plan to read or listen to the next two installments.