I wrote a full post, scheduled it to publish, and it vanished. Man, if only I could make my mistakes vanish like that!
So I finally started reading ONYX STORM by Rebecca Yarros. This is the third book in her series and I love it so far. I am struggling to remember a couple details of the world she built. It would have been better to reread the first two books, but did I do that? Of course not! I’m too impatient! I’m usually pretty good at figuring it out, and if know, then I’ll reread all three books.
Other than that, I’ve been listening to a non fiction that I’m ready to DNF. This book came out nearly two years ago, hit many bestseller lists and got influencers all excited. But I knew it wasn’t for me, then one day, I woke up stupid and bought it. Now I live in regret, and sadly, I can’t make that mistake vanish like Blogger did with my original post that it rudely zapped into the ether.
That’s my reading, what are you reading?
January 29th, 2025 at 7:03 am · Link
Gak! I hate when that happens. LOL, I hear ya on not remembering details from previous books in a series – but it’s usually my own series and I have to refer back to the series notes or go back and re-read to catch myself up. Ugh, sorry you had a downer experience with that NF.
I haven’t been reading anything lately. I keep saying it’s because I’m editing my own book, but that’s just a lame excuse. I mean, I have plenty of time to watch TV, so reading a book wouldn’t tax my brain or my time. Derp.
January 29th, 2025 at 10:29 am · Link
My fingers have discovered some weird combination of keys that makes whole paragraphs and blocks disappear. Sometimes I can get them back with Undo. Sometimes not. When the intrawebz eats a post though? Yeah, you’re out there in the universe without a spaceship.
Yes, I have had one cup of coffee. Do you think I need more?
Reading. I’m still doing the Pern dragon riders. I’ll admit it’s slow going, not because I’m not invested but because…deadlines! Even self-imposed ones. And I just got my vehicle back–ooh…I need a Starbucks run before Friday because stars expire and I need free coffee!
Sorry, where was I? Oh, yeah. I’m on DRAGONQUEST at the moment with a couple of hours left to listen. Up next will be THE WHITE DRAGON.
Heh. This must be a draconic week.
I tried the 1st Yarros book but the 1st person present just…nope! Also sorry about the DNF. Hope you continue to enjoy your current read!
January 29th, 2025 at 3:36 pm · Link
B.E., thanks. That nonfiction book was totally my own fault! Sometimes my love for books overrides my respect for my own taste
I go thought not reading and totally get it. I don’t watch TV much but I watch way too many YouTube vids. So…same thing!
January 29th, 2025 at 3:41 pm · Link
Silver, YES!!! I’ve accidently deleted pages with some random combination of key strikes i couldn’t replicate in a hundred years. That panic is real, LOLOL. Thank goodness of undo! That’s saved my butt a few times. But occassionally, I typed too far before I realized what happened and I’m doomed. I’ll take a vanished blog any day over pages of our WIPs!
Everyone needs more than one cup!
Dragon riders are ruling right now
And I totally get not liking first person. I always read a sample of any first person to make sure it works for me. In general, I prefer third person, but most YA is first person — or at least that’s been my experience.
Yay for having your car back!! Hope you were able to get to Starbucks, or get there soon!
January 29th, 2025 at 3:48 pm · Link
I’m sorry you got caught in a crummy read. I hate when that happens. I have noticed that you give them more of a chance than I do 😄.
I have Onyx Storm and hope to be reading it in the next day or two. Good to know that you are enjoying it. I loved the first two books so I’m sure I’ll love this one too.
I hope all went well with the table.
Have a great afternoon!
January 29th, 2025 at 3:54 pm · Link
Viki, sometimes I give it time, other times, I stop on the first couple pages
This one began with some promise, then fell off a cliff for me.
I think I’ve reading 9 or 10 chapters of Onyx Storm, and so far, it’s written in the same intense, fast paced style as the first two. So hopefully you’ll enjoy it. I only put it down last night because I needed to take my contacts out and dislike struggling to read in my glasses.
Table is a process but so far, so good!