It doesn’t help that one of their main selections this month is The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, a fantasy writer that I’m constantly hearing great things about.
Set in a world where the female Pope is attempting to make peace with a former ally by recruiting Alex, a daring thief with a possible regal connection, to lead a chosen group of warriors in search of a mystical crown.
This band of unusual allies includes a Viking werewolf, a cranky necromancer and an eternal knight among others who don’t get along too well to begin with but adding Alex to the mix is certainly not an improvement in the social skills department. The fighting and slaying brutal foes section, however, they’ve got covered!
This novel(first in a new series) has been called a “gothic Suicide Squad “ and hopefully, it’s more of the James Gunn version, which is the absolute best:
The plot is centered around Ellis and Wren, childhood sweethearts who got divorced five years ago. They have managed to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their son Sam, who is now entering college, and even agree to travel together to help him move in to his new school.
On the way back to their mutual home town, however, sparks begin to fly and Wren wonders if they can truly get back together. Ellis seems willing but there’s a long journey ahead for both of them to reach that point and it’s not on any map.
I do like a second chance romance, especially with more mature characters, and the fact that I am rereading Jane Austen’s Persuasion at the moment was definitely a factor here.
This story does seem to have a little Austen energy to it(although way spicer from what I’ve been told) particularly when it comes to reaching emotional high points in nature, something that many an Austen couple has had experience with:
Her day job is at a talent agency where she meets Ari Fox, an up and coming actress who has no qualms about being in control of her own career, a confidence that others fear yet Nina admires in more ways than one.
Seeing that Ari is being more than politely interested in her, Nina decides to take a few chances of her own, personally as well as professionally. Will falling in love with Ari be the ultimate chance at happiness for both paths or must she choose only one?
I’ve never been to any part of California but do love a good Hollywood themed story. From what I have heard about this charming novel, it gives L.A. a sweet small town feeling that I think we could all use right now, given the current circumstances. Plus, romance is always in style no matter where you go:
This summer is certainly challenging,, with news changing rapidly by the minute as it seems. Yet, I do want to keep a good thought or two out therr(not easy to be sure) because complete despair is what certain people want from all of us and I flatly refuse to give them the slightest hint of victory.
Times like this do make you appreciate those moments of joy when you can get them; this past weekend, I attended a local Pride event and it was great fun, even in the rain. Just being with my family members, sharing a serving of freshly made French fries while sitting in a nearby park as the festival was still gleefully going on, was a memory to cherish.
I may feel a little guilty about indulging in Aardvark but exploring new bookish horizons is part and parcel of being a reader and as long as it suits my budget, I will continue. Not to mention that spreading the good word about offbeat books is very enjoyable.
Speaking of enjoyment, it was wonderful watching the Tony Awards a couple of weeks ago, even if Death Becomes Her didn’t win as many categories as I was hoping it would (DBH did get Best Costume Design, not too shabby!).
Taking what chances you get to have some fun is important to keeping your spirits up as we go on, so read that new book, taste that fancy chocolate and sing along with that new song rocking your world. Just turn a few pages in tune with the beat as you do so:
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