Life and Things
It’s been a rather rough week. I’ve spent it staying at the hotel I work at. I needed alone time, and I’ve had several appointments, so it was easier to get back and forth. I’ve missed my Sephie cat though! I have managed to keep up with my walking, so yay…
My primary doctor referred me to a rheumatologist, and despite the extreme difficulty getting in, they called me back that very day, and I have an appointment for mid-July, much earlier than I could have hoped for. Of course… this makes me wonder what they saw in my file… Still, it’s another yay! I had a second ocularist this past week, and my third is next week. He’ll have my first prototype ready, possibly it’ll be the final product. The first colour I chose was amethyst. He was delighted with a fun colour to work with.
Books read, reviewed, and posted/scheduled this past week
A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson, 3*
Charlie the Caterpillar by Andy Gutman, 4*
Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milan, 4*
Purrfection by Sophie Macheteau, 4*
Around the World Word Search Puzzles by Victoria Fremont, Brenda Flores, Peter Lewis, Ilene J. Rattiner, 5*
Be Happy! by Dr Rebecca Ray, 5*
Diwali Lights by Rina Singh, 5*
Under Dogs by Andrius Burba, 5*
Favourite Read(s) of the Week
‘It’s like a cross between Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones.” –George R. R. Martin
A world made by the Eight Creators on which to play out their games of passion and power, Paradise is a sprawling, diverse, often brutal place. Men and women live on Paradise as do dogs, cats, ferrets, goats, and horses. But dinosaurs predominate: wildlife, monsters, beasts of burden-and of war. Colossal plant-eaters like Brachiosaurus; terrifying meat-eaters like Allosaurus, and the most feared of all, Tyrannosaurus rex. Giant lizards swim warm seas. Birds (some with teeth) share the sky with flying reptiles that range in size from bat-sized insectivores to majestic and deadly Dragons.
Thus we are plunged into Victor Milán’s splendidly weird world of The Dinosaur Lords, a place that for all purposes mirrors 14th century Europe with its dynastic rivalries, religious wars, and byzantine politics…except the weapons of choice are dinosaurs. Where vast armies of dinosaur-mounted knights engage in battle. During the course of one of these epic battles, the enigmatic mercenary Dinosaur Lord Karyl Bogomirsky is defeated through betrayal and left for dead. He wakes, naked, wounded, partially amnesiac-and hunted. And embarks upon a journey that will shake his world.’
Current Read
‘Between the fast-paced New York City, a rural Mississippi town and a charming Pennsylvania college campus filled with secrets, two young girls learn the consequences of growing up too quickly.
Amalia Graeme, abused by her mother for most of her life, longs to escape her desolate hometown and fall in love. Contemplating her loss of innocence and conflicting feelings between her boyfriend and the dangerous attraction she’s developed for an older man, Amalia faces life-altering tragedies.
Brianna Porter, a sassy, angst-ridden teenager raised in New York City, yearns to find her life’s true purpose, conquer her fear of abandonment, and interpret an intimidating desire for her best friend, Shanelle. Desperate to find the father whom her mother refuses to reveal, Brianna accidentally finds out a shocking truth about her missing parent.
Set in alternating chapters two decades apart, the parallels between their lives and the unavoidable collision that is bound to happen is revealed. Father Figure is an emotional story filled with mystery, romance, and suspense.’
Next Up (maybe)
Building a Trade Empire by Paul E Horsman
High Merchant by Paul E Horsman
Fascinating New Yorkers by Clifford Browder
Island of the Mad by Laurie R King
Book Haul
‘2017 New England Book Festival Runner-Up, Young Adult Category
2018 Maine Romance Writers ‘Strut Your Stuff’ Grand Prize Winner – Readers Choice
2018 Maine Romance Writers Readers’ Choice; YA/NA category
Uncovering hidden secrets can sometimes kill you . . . or worse, steal your soul.
Anastasia Tate has a secret. She can feel the emotions of others through their life energy auras. Not a welcome gift for a teenager. Especially when a sinister presence begins stalking her.
Viktor Castle also has a secret. He’s tasked with protecting humanity yet cursed by an ancient evil to destroy it.
After Viktor saves Ana’s life, her abilities grow stronger. Drawn together, she senses Viktor has answers to lifelong questions. Only he shuns her at every turn, knowing he has saved her only to put her in more danger. As Ana struggles with her attraction to Viktor, he tries everything to bury his unexpected feelings for her. But they must find a middle ground. For only together can they combat the dark forces threatening both their lives . . . and their souls.’
‘A prostitute’s daughter who got to know two ex-kings and a future emperor; a cardinal archbishop known in certain circles as “Franny”; a serial killer who terrorized the city; a pioneer in female erotica who had two husbands and kept a “lie box” to keep her two lives straight – they’re all here in Clifford Browder’s collection of posts from his blog, people who, some remembered today and some forgotten, fulfilled themselves richly or horrendously in the wild and crazy city of New York. Some of these people Browder knew or encountered briefly, and some he got to know through their works. He relates surprising things about J.P. Morgan and his nose, Andy Warhol’s sex life, Nicky (Mr. Untouchable) Barnes, and Polly Adler, Queen of Tarts. Getting to know these New Yorkers, readers will be shocked or angered, puzzled or amused, but never bored.’
‘London Underground, Trail of Terror invites you on an exciting journey to haunted locations across the United States and England. Paranormal investigator Richard Estep gives you an in-depth look at each supernatural encounter, presenting details so vivid you can almost feel the very same cold spot he and his team find.
Discover the evil man, child spirits, and other restless phantoms who inhabit The Hostel, one of Britain’s most famous haunted houses. Explore the Cripple Creek Jail, where prisoners and jailers alike are held long after death. And enter, if you dare, the infamous Black Monk House, home of the king of poltergeists.’
