Saturday, January 29, 2022

Read: Here We Go Again (#07-2022)

Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, 1949-1995

Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, 1949-1995 by Betty White

This is the second biographical book written by the legendary Betty White. It is not the second book written by Betty though - I don't even want to count how many books she was involved in. This one follows her career in show business, from early years up until the original publishing of the book. This version has an updated introduction and conclusion from 2010 that brings it closer to the current day.

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Read: The Clanlands Almanac (#06-2022)

The Clanlands Almanac

The Clanlands Almanac: Seasonal Stories from Scotland by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish

(companion to Clanlands and the Men In Kilts TV series)

This is an anthology of history, geography, stories, thoughts and conversations from Sam and Graham with tidbits of information about Outlander and their own histories and lives. Separated into months with a Dram of the Month and Clan of the month section in each, and a list of historically significant dates this is an interesting companion to the escapades we've seen previously from Sam and Graham. 

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Read: Tempted by the Tycoon's Proposal (#05-2022)

Tempted by the Tycoon's Proposal

Tempted by the Tycoon's Proposal by Rachael Stewart

Second Harlequin novel of the day.  A perfect read for a sleepy Sunday.  Single woman meets rich single dad. Gets attached to the daughter. Both have past issues that affect their ability to love anyone. Both carry immense guilt for something that's not their fault. They convince each other to let themselves love, to release the guilt. She does, he doesn't, there's a misunderstanding and she flees. He eventually figures out his issue and goes to her and they live happily ever after. 

Read: Rescued by the Guarded Tycoon (#04-2022)

Rescued by the Guarded Tycoon by Rosanna Battigelli

Typical Harlequin style romance - woman meets man, both are immediately attracted to each other and fall in love, but have something that is holding them back. Usually past circumstances. They overcome their reluctance, and then there's a misunderstanding after which they are together happily ever after. 

*dreamy sigh*

Friday, January 14, 2022

Read: Hex on the Beach (#03-2022)

Hex on the Beach

Hex on the Beach by Kelley Armstrong, Jeaniene Frost, Melissa Marr

(anthology of short stories - all supernatural-themed)

Goddess of Summer Love - Kelley Armstrong

Daiquiris and Daggers - Melissa Marr

A Grave Girls Getaway - Jeaniene Frost

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Read: High Jinx (#02-2022)

High Jinx

High Jinx by Kelley Armstrong

(Cursed Luck, Book 2)

This continues the story of Kennedy, an antique shop owner and curse worker from a town called Unstable (near Boston, MA.)  There's a mystery, adventure and of course a little bit of romance with luck worker Aidan Connolly. 

The mystery and adventure, in this case, involve a set of cursed paintings with an interesting history, and Kennedy's newly found mentor Mercy (sometimes better known as Greek god Mercury.)

Monday, January 3, 2022

Read: A Game of Thrones (#01-2022)

Game of Thrones

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

(Book 1, A Song of Fire and Ice)

The original Game of Thrones - the book behind the television saga. I won't spend time on a summary, because those who've seen the series know the events of the first book fairly well and those who haven't seen the series aren't really interested anyway.