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I once tried a home hot pot and loved it so much that I decided to just make it over stove top. My favorite was the Tom Yum. I buy the paste and add some lime leaves, galanga slices (if I don't have it fresh/frozen, I use the powder), lemon grass, whatever veggies I have... Continue Reading →
Title: The Phantom of Faerie MountainAuthor: E.M. McIntyreGenre: Fantasy, YA, Middle-gradeYear Published: 2015 Date finished: April 9, 2021 The Phantom of Faerie Mountain, by E.M. McIntyre is a young adult/middle-grade fantasy story about a fourteen-year-old girl named Abby who finds herself in a world of magic and mystery. This was a really fun read! Abby... Continue Reading →
I’m late to the game but I’m so glad I came! I watched Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV and loved it. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. This was something husband and I watched because we ran out of Netflix movies to watch. I know about the Final Fantasy games but have... Continue Reading →
Title: Jonathan’s VowsAuthor: Mark LagesGenre: Literary fictionYear Published: 2021 Date finished: March 30, 2021 Jonathan’s Vows by Mark Lages is a literary fiction novel about a young man who is about to get married and is writing his vows. In the process he reflects on his life. The story begins with the wedding and leads... Continue Reading →
Title: Gideon the NinthAuthor: Tamsyn MuirGenre: Fantasy, Dystopian, GrimdarkYear Published: 2019 Date finished: March 25, 2021 Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a dark fantasy about a sort of princess, known as the Reverend Daughter, and her guard/soldier/protector. They were invited to an event where the game was about who wins and who dies.... Continue Reading →
With all that's been going on in our world, I've found myself visiting an old song by Hillsong United that seemed to have helped ease the anxiety. My father-in-law was also admitted to the hospital a few days ago and underwent a triple heart bypass. His situation reminded me of my own dad's heart surgery... Continue Reading →
Title: I, RobotAuthor: Isaac AsimovGenre: Sci-fiYear Published: 1950 (first published) Date finished: March 17, 2021 I, Robot by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction story about a reporter who interviews a robopsychologist named Susan Calvin. Dr. Calvin’s main role was to study interactions between robots and humans. The book contains nine different stories that are... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark Lover Author: J.R. WardGenre: Urban Fantasy, EroticaYear Published: 2018 Date finished: March 10, 2021 Dark Lover by J.R. Ward is an urban fantasy erotica romance about a vampire named Wrath who was asked to turn a half human half vampire woman into full vampire. Before he even considered doing the job, he’d already fallen... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mask Falling (Book 4 of The Bone Season Series)Author: Samantha ShannonGenre: Paranormal Sci-fiYear Published: 2021 Date finished: February 7, 2021 The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon is the fourth book in the paranormal sci-fi, The Bone Season Series. After her recovery, Paige Mahoney finds herself working for a new group of people in... Continue Reading →
Title: A Man Called OveAuthor: Fredrick BackmanGenre: Literary FictionYear Published: May 5, 2015 Date finished: December 29, 2020 A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Bachman is a story about a 59-year-old man who’s done with life after his wife died and after he was replaced at his job. He comes across extremely grumpy. He’s irritated... Continue Reading →
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