Still need to catch up on reviews but I’m kind of drained today. I had physical therapy for my shoulder and that’s going well but it is kind of hard. Unfortunately I’m still taking a step back from my yoga classes. I go to gentle or restorative but I’m only going twice a week versus four or five times and I can really tell a difference. Ah well, healing is what’s important so I continue to learn the fine art of patience.
Anyway, my bookish post will be about the books I’ve received this week:
- The Vanishing and Other Stories by Deborah Willis. Nancy, aka Bookfool was sweet enough to share her copy with me. This collection features turbulent relationships between families, romantic partners, etc. Short stories are still a bit hard for me at times mainly because I prefer longer books I think but the way Nancy described these appealed to me so hopefully I’ll enjoy the collection.
- Bank of the Black Sheep by Robert Lewis. This sounds totally wild: “a hilarious mystery novel about a private detective named Robin Llywelyn. It begins with him waking up handcuffed to a hospice bed, full of morphine and with a fading memory as his cancer closes in. Unfortunately, bad detectives leave a lot of loose ends…” See what I mean by wild? I mean how can this be the set up for a hilarious mystery novel? Serpent’s Tail books always offer really unique books so we’ll see how this one goes.
- Hawkmoon the Runestaff by Michael Moorcock. This is a fantasy tale about an imaginative multiverse where Law and Chaos wage war and a never-ending struggle over the fundamental rules of existence. Not my typical read but may be a good book to save for the Once Upon a Time Challenge don’t you think?
Alright guys that’s it for tonight. I need to curl up with a good book.
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Do you think that his name is real?
Michael Moorcock.
I hope your shoulder feels better soon! Enjoy your new books.
I hope your shoulder gets better soon, Iliana!
Happy reading! 🙂
I hope you feel better soon! And hope you enjoy your new books.
Isabel – A bit unusual right? Well, it’s on the cover so I guess it’s right 🙂
Nymeth – Thank you. It’s getting better I just need to do my exercises and stop complaining. hee.
Melody – Thank you! I definitely see improvement so I’m happy about that. I just miss my yoga!
Veens – I do hope it gets back to “normal” soon but I’ve been kind of dealing with this for years and I let it go on too long. So now I have to be patient as it gets better. Thank you!
That Moorcock book looks interesting and sounds perfect for the Once Upon a Time Challenge. I hope your shoulder is feeling better soon!
Well, at least I’m familiar with one of the books, this time. 😉 I’m going through physical therapy, too — on my neck, though. Apparently, an old injury has been contributing to my migraines. Physical therapy is much more painful than I dreamed it would be!!! I hope you get to a point that it doesn’t hurt so much, soon, and that PT solves your problem.
Hawkmoon the Runestaff does sound like a perfect Once Upon a Time challenge book.
I really need to read some of Moorcock’s earlier stuff. He’s one of those authors who has been on my radar forever. I have a friend who has been reading through the Elric books and is really enjoying them.
Stefanie – I think it would be a great selection too! I’m taking it easy today with my shoulder. Went to a great restorative yoga class and now I feel very relaxed.
Bookfool, aka Nancy – Haha. Thank you again for the book. Oh man, doesn’t it suck to have to go through PT. Well, I guess the good thing is that we are working towards being healthy again right? But yea, I didn’t expect all the work – I mean, I was sweating after one of my sessions! Good health vibes going your way too!
Carl V. – oh good to know that. I had never heard of this author but then again this is a bit different from my typical read so I’m not surprised. I do think it’s one of those books I totally have to be in the mood for otherwise I may not just go along for the ride you know.
The black sheep one sounds funky!
I hope your shoulder heals quickly! Yes, patience is a lesson it takes a while to learn, right? 🙂
joanne – doesn’t it sound wild? I hope it’ll be good!
Dorothy W. – I’m so not a patient person which is why yoga is so good for me. But man, I feel like I was finally taking steps forward and now it’s two steps back. Ah well, all is good 🙂
Sorry to hear about your shoulder giving your trouble. I hope the therapy will help make it all better.