Here we are again with another quick review of my week in reading and other stuff as needed.
Currently reading:
Global Crisis by Geoffrey Parker – war, catastrophe and climate change in the 17th century; I bought this as a gift for the Book God a couple of years ago but it is an enormous tome so treated myself to the Kindle version to make reading easier. Extremely interesting so far.
Bestial by Harold Schechter – from social outcast to necrophile and murderer – his appalling crimes stunned an era. This starts off in 1920s San Francisco and goes rapidly downhill from there. I’m fascinated by true crime (as most of you will have noticed I’m sure) and this story came up while I was listening to an old episode of My Favourite Murder (a brilliant podcast) so I dug this out from the virtual stacks.
Books finished this week:
Only one, The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll – a strong refresher for the planning method I use these days. Lots to think about.
Books bought this week:
- Bedfellow by Jeremy C Shipp – a tense dark fantasy novel of psychological horror; sign me up!
- Becoming by Michelle Obama – I think she’s awesome and I’m looking forward to reading this very much. Sadly didn’t get tickets for her appearance in London though….
- Black Prince by Adam Roberts & Anthony Burgess – a brutal historical tale of chivalry, religious belief, obsession, siege and bloody warfare based on an original script by the late Mr Burgess. I have a lot of respect for Adam Roberts and have read several of his books so I’m giving this a go because of him and the subject matter rather than Mr Burgess, whom I’ve always found difficult.
- The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles – A lord in danger. A magician in turmoil. A snowball in hell. I don’t really read romance but this author was recommended and I thought I should read something outside my comfort zone, but not too far – this is SFF romance after all.
Things should start to get quiet as the pre-Christmas book-buying embargo sets in once wish lists have ben exchanged. I have made my list, checked it twice and will be handing it over later today.
Hope you have a great reading week!
Bride of the Book God 2 
Yay for Christmas lists! I too am getting ready for the exchanging of lists and accompanying buying embargo, and I’m feeling good about it. I hope you like the KJ Charles book! If not, there may be another one in her backlist that’s better for you — The Magpie Lord was her first book, and it’s a little rocky in some places.
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Ooh, that’s useful info Jenny, I’ll keep that in mind when I get around to reading it, though goodness knows when that will be! I must admit I picked that book because first in a series and least expensive on Kindle. I may come to you for future romance recommendations!
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