FF: More Fragmentary Than Usual
Fang-Glorious Persephone
This week I seem to be reading more short works, which is unusual for me. It’s been satisfying, though. Who ever thought a Father Brown story (“The Invisible Man”) would have distinctively steampunk elements?
The Friday Fragments lists what I’ve read over the past week. Most of the time I don’t include details of either short fiction (unless part of a book-length collection) or magazines. The Fragments are not meant to be a recommendation list. If you’re interested in a not-at-all-inclusive recommendation list, you can look on my website under Neat Stuff.
Once again, this is not a book review column. It’s just a list with, maybe, a bit of description or a few opinions tossed in.
And I really enjoy hearing about what you’re reading!
Recently Completed:
The Great British Detective edited by Ron Goulart. Chronological short story collection, one per author. I thought I’d just read a few, but I found it surprisingly addictive.
In Progress:
Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales From Around the World compiled by Kathleen Ragan. I’ve been reading more than a few stories a day. Moving up through Africa. (The book is arranged roughly geographically, which is rather fascinating.)
The Age of Faith by Will Durant. Part Four of “The Story of Civilization.” Audiobook. Having finished off the Roman Empire, Durant has swirled back to focus on other prominent civilizations of the time. More on Islam.
Also:
Catching up on magazines… I have a couple that came before Christmas I haven’t even looked at yet. Sigh!
