Andersonville by Edward M. Erdelac Publisher: Hydra Publication Date: August 18, 2015 Source: TLC Book Tours Lourdes Barclay, a mysterious man posing as a black Union soldier, purposefully sneaks into Camp Sumter, aka Andersonville prison. He has a mission, a secret, and a vendetta, but he quickly realizes that his first priority is simply toContinue reading “Andersonville by Edward M. Erdelac”
Author Archives: Rory
Going Broke: A Love Story
As a librarian, I will never be rich. Not even a little. But I’d probably spend all my money on books anyway, so that may be a good thing. Despite my small net worth, I still manage to continue filling up my bookshelves (as one does). Four sentences in and I know you are already dyingContinue reading “Going Broke: A Love Story”
Now Reading: Monday, August 17th Edition.
Completely off topic to this post, but did you know a corpse flower is about to bloom in Denver? It’s true. I’ll let you know if it smells as bad as they say it does… Moving on, but please, check out that doughnut made in honor of bloom. Just…inappropriate, right? The plant’s scientific name is AmorphophallusContinue reading “Now Reading: Monday, August 17th Edition.”
Dead (And Not So Dead) White Guys
That title*. Meant with a hint of sarcasm. And yet not, because apparently I do read a lot of books by white men. I’ve made an effort to diversify my reading (with varying levels of success), but clearly there is room for improvement. This week’s top ten list is authors I have read the most of, which makes myContinue reading “Dead (And Not So Dead) White Guys”
Bleakness Is My Weakness.
“Happiness is but the occasional episode in a general drama of pain.” It may surprise no one that I like my fiction dark with a side of grinding poverty, execution, murder, miscarriage, and animal genitalia related injuries – you know, general death, violence, and misery. Maybe a few dashed dreams here and there. No wonderContinue reading “Bleakness Is My Weakness.”
Re Jane by Patricia Park
I love Jane Eyre. I say I love it, but what I mean is that I capital letter L-O-V-E Jane Eyre. So it should come as no surprise that I try to read all the retellings. I haven’t decided whether or not this is a good idea. I’ve had varying levels of success. The FlightContinue reading “Re Jane by Patricia Park”
Now Reading.
I spent the last week in Lake Tahoe with perfect weather, clear water, and happy kids. It was glorious. What I did not do much of was read. Instead, I averaged 18,000 steps per day (I was pleased), at least one picnic a day, and more swimming time than I can count. We tried toContinue reading “Now Reading.”
Lately.
Making: I tried Martha Stewart’s One Pot Pasta. Aside from too much salt, it was good! Drinking: Mexican Coke. Reading: Andersonville // Edward M. Erdelac Coveting: Boats. I have no need for a boat, but they look glorious. I’d settle with a canoe at this point. Listening: Too much Taylor Swift. Don’t ask. Watching: Sunsets on Lake Tahoe. It’sContinue reading “Lately.”
By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain by Joe Hill
Having grown up in New England, I have a special affinity for Lake Champlain and Champy, the plesiosaur that lives there. Which is a true story, by the way… Despite my best efforts, I’ve yet to actually see the friendly, local lake monster, but I’ve still got time – and the desire to try again.Continue reading “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain by Joe Hill”
Armada by Ernest Cline
The problem with releasing a spectacular debut novel – and intending to continue writing – is that you have to release a follow-up. And no matter what you do, you can never really best yourself. After all, the phrase “sophomore slump” exists for a reason. I used to say that the only author who hadContinue reading “Armada by Ernest Cline”
flannel and folklore 