So my kid has been getting into Star Wars lately. We’ve been working our way through the movies, of course. And then there’s the Scholastic book sales at the school, every other month or so. And they had the boxed set of the junior novelizations of all six movies. Can’t think of anything that would make a seven-year-old boy more excited to read. We’re reading them together, but I’m doing most of it, so I claim that I can claim these books as fully read […]
Late, as ever, to the party
I know everyone read this last year or so, but I’m always behind on these things. Other books I haven’t read yet: The Kite Runner, All the Light We Cannot See, and Life of Pi. But, as usual, there was a Kindle deal on this book, and since I’m a sucker for a good murder mystery, I picked it up. The story alternates between several narrators: Rachel, the actual girl on the train; Anna, Rachel’s replacement in her husband’s life; and Megan, our eventual victim. […]
A House for the Season Book 5
We’re back in London for yet another season, with the usual gang at 67 Clarges Street. They’ve been working steadily for a few years, saving up what they can so they can quit service and buy their own pub. Of course, not everyone is equally on board with the plan, but at this point it’s the best dream they have, and possibly the most attainable. Back then, once someone was in service, it was very difficult for them to leave. That’s why the staff at […]
A House for the Season Book 4
We return to 67 Clarges Street during yet another London Season, and of course our favorite staff, led by Rainbird, the smartest butler in all the land. The new tenant (the titular “Rake”) is Lord Guy Carlton, recently back from the Napoleonic Wars. Apparently he’s seen some shit, and is ready to do what he can to forget. Of course, this is Regency London, so it’s it’s not like he’s doing meth and picking up hookers. But he’s doing the equivalent, sort of. It mostly […]