This is a lovely novella. Tobias is the local wild man in the woods, having lived in a small cottage for four hundred years. When a new owner to the local manor comes across Tobias’ small cabin, he wakes up powers that have lain dormant for many years, and throws both mens’ lives into new […]
Silver in the Wood – Emily Tesh Read More »
I’ve been meaning to read this for a while, but finally got around to it by a combination of vacation time, and a desire to see how well it lines up to the tv show. This is a quick read – our narrator is a partially organic construct who has managed to hack its governor
All Systems Red – Martha Wells Read More »
Pattern: Sambucus by Haberkula Justyna Haberkowa Yarn: KDD & Co (Kate Davies Designs) Milarrochy Tweed in Hirst and Gloamin Needles: Size 3 and 4 circs and size 4 DPNs I really enjoyed this pattern. Unfortunately, I got a child sized hat out of it. So it’ll go in my stash – I would have happily
This book is set in the world of The Goblin Emperor. Thara Celehar, who helped the titular emperor discover who had killed the old emperor, has been granted a living in Amalo. He’s in a bit of a weird place – directly reporting to the Arch-Prelate, but not really part of the local hierarchy. So
The Witness for the Dead – Katherine Addison Read More »
The creme de cognac dahlia bloomed! This was the one dahlia that I bought last year, that was the saddest little tuber you ever did see. It at least leafed out nicely, but it never did bloom. I figured if it did survive the winter, I’d give it another go this year. And look at
This book is fairly different than Carriger’s other work – it’s scifi, so there’s definitely a different vibe than her steampunk work. Phex is a refugee, working as a barista on a moon far from where he grew up. There are a number of aliens about, including a race that’s created Divinity – Pantheons of
Divinity 36: Tinkered Starsong – Gail Carriger Read More »
This is a really sweet book. Tao is far from home – brought to a new country after her father dies, and her mother remarries. She could be a Seer, but she believes that her vision killed her father, and she has no desire to use it again. Her stepfather would have had her join
The Teller of Small Fortunes – Julie Leong Read More »
