By Heather A. 5 out of 5 stars ★★★★★ Synopsis: Rosemary Harper doesn’t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. An introspective … Continue reading From the BiblioFile: Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Hey there! We have a guest review today from one of my favorite people in the world. Let me introduce you to Ken Torres. Show him some love and hopefully he’ll keep writing reviews. — TQ *************************** Ken is an old soul trapped in a young adult body. He pretty much gives any book recommended … Continue reading From the Bibliofile: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
By Tqwana B. Remember that time I said I’d figure out a way to do more, but shorter reviews? I’ve finally done it. Welcome to the first edition of Buy It or Try It, in which I give a short review of the most recent books I’ve read and whether you should, well, buy it … Continue reading Buy It or Try It: Brief Book Reviews, Vol. 1
By Heather A. 3 out of 5 stars ★★★☆☆ Synopsis: Jessamy’s life is a balance between acting like an upper-class Patron and dreaming of the freedom of the Commoners. But away from her family, she can be whomever she wants when she sneaks out to train for the Fives, an intricate, multilevel athletic competition that offers a … Continue reading From the BiblioFile: Court of Fives by Kate Elliott
By Heather A. 4 out of 5 stars ★★★★☆ Synopsis: Five hackers—an Anonymous-style rabble-rouser, an Arab Spring hacktivist, a black-hat hacker, an old-school cipherpunk, and an online troll—are detained by the U.S. government, forced to work as white-hat hackers for Uncle Sam in order to avoid federal prison. At a secret complex known only as “the … Continue reading From the BiblioFile: Zer0es by Chuck Wendig
Around the World in 80 Books 