Fiction

I've been reading a lot lately as my mom's been in the hospital for the last couple of weeks and I sneak in a couple of chapters when she's sleeping.

* I read the new John Sandford, Judgment Prey. Lucas is getting a little creaky; it's kind of like watching Clint Eastwood in some of his later movies: you still enjoy them, but you wonder how long can it last? (I really enjoyed the last book featuring his daughter, Letty - Dark Angel. I hope Sandford writes more of those.)

* I read my second John Scalzi book which is also his latest, Starter Villain. I really enjoy his style of writing - there are a lot of pop culture references and humor. This one's hard to explain without giving away some plot twists, so let's just say it was a fun ride finding out exactly what Charlie Fitzer and his cat Hera inherited from his rich uncle Jake.

* I finished Daisy Jones and the Six; I'm a sucker for non-traditional narrative styles and this one is written like you're watching a documentary. It's the story of a (mostly fictitious) rock band's rise and fall through the 70's.

* I'm about to start Book #7 in the Veronica Speedwell series, An Impossible Imposter, by Deanna Raybourn. The series is about a female Victorian lepidopterist who also investigates and solves crimes with her friend and partner, the very male Revelstoke Templeton-Vane, also known as Stoker. These are total fluff and tons of fun. Exactly what I've needed for the past few weeks.

Next in the lineup are No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox, The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson (I really loved Devil in the White City), and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. I think I've got a few books on hold in Libby too, but they're all at least 2+ weeks out. Planning ahead!