September was a difficult month for various reasons, and as a result, I did very little reading.
Books Read:
Athyra by Steven Brust (1993) 4/5 stars
Up until this book in the Vlad Taltos series, the story has been told in the first person point of view, with Vlad speaking. This one follows a young man named Sven, telling in third person how he saves Vlad's life at risk of his own. Athyra is another well-written, engrossing story with an ending that makes the reader anxious for the next book.
Audio Books Completed:
Eric by Terry Pratchett (1990) 4/5 stars
Rincewind and the Luggage, trapped in the Dungeon Dimensions, are accidentally summoned by Eric, a teenager with big dreams and the desire for a demon to fulfill them. As with all of the Discworld series, this is an intelligent, well written, laugh-out-loud funny novel. Not Pratchett's best, it's true, but certainly enjoyable.
The Murder Room by P. D. James 4/5 stars
A man is brutally murdered at a private museum, and Dalgliesh is called in to investigate. The plot is well planned, the characters believable, and the writing excellent. James never disappoints, even in a re-read.
Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett (1990) 4/5 stars
The alchemists of Ankh-Morepork discover moving pictures, unknowingly responding to the spirit of Holy Wood that wants to take over the Discworld. This is a witty, well-written and fully enjoyable novel, with lots of Hollywood references to laugh about.
She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge (2019) 4/5 stars
When the body of a girl is found, it answers one question of the thirty year old missing person case, but opens a complicated investigation for DCI Jonah Sheens. This was an intelligent, well written, and fully engrossing mystery and I look forward to more from this author.
Did Not Finish:
The Baker's Daughter by D.E. Stevenson
I thoroughly enjoyed the Miss Buncle books by Stevenson, but I didn't care for this one. I tried hard to like it -- read half of the novel -- but had no connection with the characters and didn't really care for where the plot was heading.
Books Read:
Athyra by Steven Brust (1993) 4/5 stars
Up until this book in the Vlad Taltos series, the story has been told in the first person point of view, with Vlad speaking. This one follows a young man named Sven, telling in third person how he saves Vlad's life at risk of his own. Athyra is another well-written, engrossing story with an ending that makes the reader anxious for the next book.
Eric by Terry Pratchett (1990) 4/5 stars
Rincewind and the Luggage, trapped in the Dungeon Dimensions, are accidentally summoned by Eric, a teenager with big dreams and the desire for a demon to fulfill them. As with all of the Discworld series, this is an intelligent, well written, laugh-out-loud funny novel. Not Pratchett's best, it's true, but certainly enjoyable.
The Murder Room by P. D. James 4/5 stars
A man is brutally murdered at a private museum, and Dalgliesh is called in to investigate. The plot is well planned, the characters believable, and the writing excellent. James never disappoints, even in a re-read.
Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett (1990) 4/5 stars
The alchemists of Ankh-Morepork discover moving pictures, unknowingly responding to the spirit of Holy Wood that wants to take over the Discworld. This is a witty, well-written and fully enjoyable novel, with lots of Hollywood references to laugh about.
She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge (2019) 4/5 stars
When the body of a girl is found, it answers one question of the thirty year old missing person case, but opens a complicated investigation for DCI Jonah Sheens. This was an intelligent, well written, and fully engrossing mystery and I look forward to more from this author.
Did Not Finish:
The Baker's Daughter by D.E. Stevenson
I thoroughly enjoyed the Miss Buncle books by Stevenson, but I didn't care for this one. I tried hard to like it -- read half of the novel -- but had no connection with the characters and didn't really care for where the plot was heading.
