pickA terrifyingly plausible story of a near-future where Muslim Americana are interned in concentration camps similar to the ones imprisoning Japanese Americans during WWII. 17-year old Layla is determined to resist, but quickly sees that the consequences are brutal and bloody. An important reminder that the past all too often repeats itself and we have to fight for a better, more peaceful, more equal future.
Lots of books and comics prepped for my trip 😆
Getting reading for a weekend of travel which means a couple of physical books and loads of ebooks and a few audiobooks on my phone and kindle 😅
Internment, Dev1at3, When the Moon was Ours, and Love in the Time of Cholera
"I strain to listen for boots on the pavement. Stomping. Marching." --Internment by Samira Ahmed
"But for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short." --Jane Austen
#weekendreads
I wrote about some great new books by well known authors coming out this year over on Book Riot:
https://bookriot.com/2019/05/23/new-books-by-your-favorite-authors-coming-out-th...
pickA dark sci-fi novel about a spaceship with a highly stratified racial social system that has devolved back into slavery. Solomon weaves an absolutely fascinating tale, and I loved the exploration of gender identity as well. Definitely not a light or happy read, but wonderfully crafted and well worth a read for sci-fi fans!
pickThoroughly enjoyed this comic. I have a soft spot for Spider-Gwen, and I felt like McGuire really did her justice. Gave me some Spider-Verse vibes with all the dimension hopping. Definitely a fun one and perfect for Spidey fans!
The three Laws of Robotics:
YOUR BODY IS NOT YOUR OWN
YOUR MIND IS NOT YOUR OWN
YOUR LIFE IS NOT YOUR OWN
I needed this (also loving McGuire's take on Spider-Gwen so far)
pickAn incredible, almost impossible-to-believe account. This books is as much thriller as it is a nonfiction account of how a medical tech startup defrauded investors and companies for years & knowingly put patients lives at risk. I knew a bit about Theranos before reading this, but the full story is even more unbelievable. Carreyrou recounts the events with great skill, crafting a highly entertaining book in the process. I could barely put it down.
pickDescribed as The Babysitters Club meets Buffy & it's definitely an apt comparison. Esme has been a babysitter forever but when she accidentally hurls a dodgeball with her mind & learns that she's a Sitter, tasked with protecting the world, life gets complicated. The 1st half of the book took its time to get into the good stuff but by the 2nd half I was thoroughly enjoying it. A fun, light read about supernatural girls kicking supernatural butt.
My afternoon workspace with line edits and a bit of reading
The Babysitters Coven and Bad Blood are my book dates for the evening
1. The Babysitters Coven, When the Moon Was Ours, Bad Blood, An Unkindness of Ghosts, and Love in the Time of Cholera
2. Probably Deviate by Jay Kristoff
3. Endgame (not a strict adaptation but drawing on various comics so I'm going with it)
#weekendreads
(For anyone having trouble with the crazy medieval script font (my bad):
1. current reads
2. next up on your tbr
3. last book adaptation you watched)
Getting a little reading in before I head to my friend's convocation 😊
The perfect end to a birthday
Also got some gorgeous design / home decorating books from my sister @sebrittain 😍
Treated myself to a birthday trip to the bookstore (after finally getting to see Endgame) 😍
pickI really enjoyed this comic about Shuri and her exploits as a scientist, princess of Wakanda, and maybe, possibly Black Panther. The artwork took me a moment to get into because it felt a bit old fashioned, but it grew on me. And I really liked how it drew on some character / costume design from the movie. Plus I just generally adore Shuri and always want more of her! I also enjoyed the cameos from various other superheroes.
1. Shuri: Search for the Black Panther, An Unkindness of Ghosts, and The Future of the Mind
2. The Lady from the Black Lagoon
3. I'm loving the wild flowers in bloom right now, especially the red clover and pink poppies 🌸
#weekendreads
Can we just take a moment to appreciate all this stunning cover art?
Saw this thanks to @Jen_Reads and @TheReadingMermaid . A #netgalley spring reading update. Love this!
(Also I am woefully behind on my Netgalley ARCs so I really need to get on top of that 😅)
Mini library haul (also featuring a sneak peek at an upcoming podcast read in the back there for anyone who follows Unassigned Reading 😉)
pickA fascinating sci-fi book set after the collapse of civilization as we know it on a multi-cultural floating city. Several POVs intertwine, giving us a glimpse into the difficult lives of the people living in this corporate-run city where landlords have no restrictions & masses are dying from a mysterious new disease. Other highlights: epic worldbuilding, a woman bonded to an orca, seeing how all these characters fit together.
4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
A little Saturday afternoon reading
pickIn the city of Lucille all Monsters have been eradicated... or so they thought. But when Jam accidentally pulls a terrifying monster hunter out of a painting, she realizes what the adults refuse to believe: evil still exists. This is an incredibly imaginative, well-written YA novel examining monstrosity, how we deal with people committing terrible actions, victim blaming, and family/ friendship. Definitely recommend.
1. Blackfish City, Pet, Love in the Time of Cholera, The Kiss Quotient (reread)
2. Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi
3. Hydrangeas
#weekendreads
Audio dog walking 😅 (with a truly amazing audiobook btw)
Why yes I am dogsitting a 65 pound puppy this weekend 😅
Uhm...YES please!
marvel.com/articles/comics/behold-first-look-cover-excerpt-loki-where-mischief-lies
pickAn epic fantasy told in a frame story about a man tasked with finding a missing boy along with witches, shapeshifters, and old friends and enemies. Meandering a bit in a way that reminds me of Name of the Wind. Definitely not an easy undertaking because it is certainly an *epic* fantasy. Hard to follow at times and sometimes a bit rambly. I enjoyed it but didn't love it.
Hoping for a good month of reading
Books: 13
Total pages: 3,989
Favorites: The Lady from the Black Lagoon and King of Scars
Trying really hard to finish this one before the end of the month 😅
pickMaybe my favorite of the Binti books so far. Following the events of Binti: Home, Binti returns to her hometown to try to stop a war between the Meduse and the Kush. Still viewed as an outsider by her own people, she is forced to work alone with the help of new and old friends.
Tbh, I'm really hoping there's going to be another book because--no spoilers but--there are a lot of new and interesting developments to explore at the end of this book.
Afternoon plans 😍
1. Black Leopard, Red Wolf; Love in the Time of Cholera; and The Unstoppable Wasp
2. Hurricane Child
3. Her Royal Highness and Kingsbane
#weekendreads
Writing and work at the coffee shop this morning, now a reading break for lunch
