Reading Cold Days by Jim Butcher, the 14th book in Dresden Files series.
Another super busy week, so pretty much still at the same place as last week.
What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?
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I’m about 2/3 of the way through All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first Murderbot story. I can see why it’s so well-liked.
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Finished:
Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi (historical fiction with elements of myth) | bingo: minority author, based on folklore, steppin’ up, political
A lowly blacksmith adjusts to her new life as the future bride of a powerful ruler.
According to the blurb, this is based on the myth of Persephone, but even clarifying that as “loosely” is generous. That said, outside of a couple of minor quibbles, I enjoyed this, and now I feel like I know a tiny bit about traditional West African culture. There is a brief glossary in the back, but I spent some time on Wikipedia, too.
Dead Cert by Dick Francis (mystery thriller) | bingo: different continent, motion picture, saddle up, game
A jockey investigates the death of his friend.
First in a series. Lots of horse racing, has that 1960s-era writing feel. This was decent, although the romance wasn’t great, and it hasn’t aged well in a couple of places (an understatement in one case).