Author Archives: Rory

In Case You Missed it… (Because I did too)

Every year I fall further and further behind on the newly released books I want to read. I figure that if I write this list and share it with you, I will, at the very least, remember which ones I want to read. Maybe a little peer pressure will help… For what everyone else missedContinue reading “In Case You Missed it… (Because I did too)”

Debut Fiction, 2015

Quite honestly, January is made for lists. This list is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. 10. The Book of Speculation // Erika Swyler “A beautifully crafted and hand-illustrated debut novel about a mysterious book that holds the key to a curse that has haunted a family of traveling circus performers for generations SimonContinue reading “Debut Fiction, 2015”

Life According to Literature: 2014

As the new year is upon us, it’s once again time to answer the annual ‘Life According to Literature’ survey. Meme found over at Catherine Pope – Victorian Geek. Get amongst it. (True story. Happy New Year!) THE RULES: Using only books you have read this year, answer these questions. Try not to repeat a book title. DescribeContinue reading “Life According to Literature: 2014”

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. A top ten list.

This year I intend to do all of the following (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish): (And, more than likely, fail at most of them. I prefer to think of this sentiment as realistic rather than negative. After all, I intend to do these and I will try my best.) 10. Change overContinue reading “The road to hell is paved with good intentions. A top ten list.”

It’s Monday, December 29th. What are you reading?

I feel, for the year of 2014, I moved from book slump into full on book drought. I think it’s a mix of personal stress and book choices that have kept me from connecting from many books this year. I’m not sure, but I am hoping that 2015 is a better year. And with whatContinue reading “It’s Monday, December 29th. What are you reading?”

Favorite Fiction 2014: A Top Ten List

It’s that time of year again*: Lists. Lists of lists. Best of. Worst of. Best Cover. By genre, etc., etc. My list will be straightforward: favorite fiction of 2014. It’s funny, I’ve been in the biggest reading slump the last several weeks and I was thinking that it had not been a great reading year forContinue reading “Favorite Fiction 2014: A Top Ten List”

Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Menu

There is no right way to react to grief, but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that heroin is the wrong way. Yet that is one of the paths Cheryl Strayed pursues in the wake of her mother’s death. Others include divorce, promiscuity, failing to finish school, and undertaking a solo trek into theContinue reading “Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Menu”

Lately.

Making: Mexican Chicken Soup. Very good. I use extra lime.Drinking: Mint lemonade.Reading: The 100 by Kass Morgan.Coveting: Ace & Jig Tribal Pattern Shift Dress. Not happening, but a girl can dream.Listening: Budapest / George Ezra Watching: Hell on Wheels. Anyone else a fan?Smelling: Sparkling yuzu and lime aromatherapy candle.Wishing:  For a warm winter. With rain. No snow (except whenContinue reading “Lately.”

What to give your favorite book worm who loves Bob Dylan, homemade pasta, and everything (fictionally) scary.

Let’s be honest, this post is essentially an exercise in vanity. Humor me. (Ahem, family of mine, you’re reading, right?) 1. Happy camper t-shirt. Because readers are happy campers…? 2. Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook. I’ve been a fan since I discovered my favorite drink recipe. 3. Fir & Grapefruit Candle. Because it’s more enjoyable to readContinue reading “What to give your favorite book worm who loves Bob Dylan, homemade pasta, and everything (fictionally) scary.”