FF: And Also…

Peering Peerless Persephone

In addition to what I’m reading for fun, I have printed the manuscript of my fourth Over Where novel, and am starting my read-through.  I’m looking forward to finding out how this novel flows, since I had to take a break from it while I recovered from my rotator cuff surgery.  Reading this is work, but fun, too!

And the usual reminder…  The Friday Fragments is not a book review column; it’s a list of what I’m reading and maybe a bit about my opinions.  I always read the Comments section, because I enjoy learning what other people are reading.  Oh, and I don’t usually list shorter works unless in a collection or articles.  I also don’t usually list my scattered research reading.

Completed:

Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln.  Secret History—so you can decide if you’d call it “fiction” or “non-fiction.”  Breezily written and a fun enough read, although since it even contradicts itself, I’m leaning toward the “non-fiction” designation. 

The Ghostway by Tony Hillerman.  Fiction.  Audiobook.  Mystery plot weaker than some, but Jim Chee’s personal journey is very interesting.

The Squire’s Tale by Gerald Morris.  This was given to me years ago by a fellow who used to show up in the comments on the FF.  I quite liked it, and decided a re-read would fit right in with my non-fiction reading.

In Progress:

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan.  Heroes of Olympus Book Three.  Audiobook.  Numerous points of view bothered some readers, but I rather like seeing how different characters view similar issues.

DreamForge Anvil latest issue.  Just getting into it.

The Icarus Job by Timothy Zahn.  Third or fourth book (depending on where one fits in The Icarus Hunt) in the series.  Breezy SF action adventure, well-written.

Also:

Finished the December 2024 Smithsonian, at last, and am now reading the latest issue.