21 April 2020 @ 01:10 pm
What I'm Reading  
I did a lot of reading this past week, particularly in terms of fanfic, but it was a nice balance overall. :D

What did you recently finish reading?

How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Really engaging and well-written, and I really appreciate how the author makes clear the difference between the claims of not being racist and active anti-racist behavior. Highly recommend.

Empire Falls by Richard Russo
I honestly didn't have high hopes for this one as it sounded pretty boring, and I've had terrible luck with the Pulitzer Prize winners lately, but I really enjoyed this one!

The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings by Lily Morton
I really enjoyed this one! Paranormal romance, two of my favs. :D

At the Bottom of Rock Bottom and Nowhere by L.A. Witt
Got a bunch of free reads from this author and have been making my way through. Not bad, but not particularly good, either.

Notable Fanfic Reads:
-Bad Boy 'verse by [archiveofourown.org profile] mistyeo(Supernatural RPF, J2)
-And Heaven Only Knows by [archiveofourown.org profile] luninosity (X-Men, Cherik)
-Regency Romance Series by [archiveofourown.org profile] superhoney (Supernatural, Destiel)
-Transfigurations by [archiveofourown.org profile] Resonant (Harry Potter, Drarry)

What are you currently reading?

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
This has been on my TBR list forever, and I recently exchanged an old book for a free copy at a mini book exchange, so I'm excited to get reading! I've already put the next two books on (digital) hold at the library.

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Interesting and a bit gruesome, as one might expect given the topic...

What do you think you’ll read next

How to be a Conscious Eater by Sophie Egan
I think this will probably be my next non-fiction read.

Shades of Magic Series by V.E. Schwab
Read the first book in this series now and, assuming I like it, the rest of the series will be next on the list!

Charlie Sunshine by Lily Morton
This just came out today and is the second book in a series I've enjoyed so far by an author that tends to really work for me, so I'm looking forward to it!

Fanfic:
-Bond by [archiveofourown.org profile] AnnaFugazzi (Harry Potter, Drarry)
-The Silent World Within You by [archiveofourown.org profile] femmequixotic (Harry Potter, Drarry)
-Fearfully and Wonderfully by [archiveofourown.org profile] semperama (Star Trek RPF, Pinto)
 
 
 
 
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[personal profile] magpie_fngrl on April 22nd, 2020 06:37 am (UTC)
I'm looking forward to your thoughts on the first Shades of Magic. I enjoyed it, but didn't love it as much as the rest of the people seem to have done. I'm curious to see what you think!

Also, thanks again for Bitter Springs! I left a brief review on my Magpie Goodreads account (I have 3 accounts, it's a hassle lol). It's here if you want to have a look: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3274239643?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
gracerene[personal profile] gracerene on April 22nd, 2020 02:56 pm (UTC)
Yay! I'm glad you liked it!
kelly_chambliss[personal profile] kelly_chambliss on April 23rd, 2020 02:38 am (UTC)
Fun list of books! Have you ever read Russo's Straight Man"? One of my favorites -- his picture of what it's like to teach at a small college is spot-on.

And Femmequixotic! Now I want to go reread all her fabulous stuff.
gracerene[personal profile] gracerene on April 23rd, 2020 02:11 pm (UTC)
I haven't! Empire Falls was my first Russo novel, but I'd definitely like to read more!

And I have a handful of Femme fics I've been saving for a rainy day, and these times seem to call for them!