Monster's Daughter | 
pickIt's a slow moving book but it's so good! The flashbacks from past to present is weaved seamlessly with this book. Keep track of the characters, as they appear and reappear a in both past and present and it's up to you to put the pieces together. The only thing is there's quite a bit of Afrikaans terminology. Needed to Google some terms. 😀
I was in the mood to buy books today so I had to do it. I went to college with the author of Monster's Daughter and got to read excerpts in workshops so I can't wait to read the full novel and see how it turned out! I also loved Geek Live by Katherine Dunn and was so excited to see her debut novel newly released in paperback. And Denis Johnson...because it's mandatory!
Day5 #feistyfeb #bestdebutsof2016 Here are six books I enjoyed that were debuts in 2016. Sleeping Giants and Homegoing were my favorites, followed closely by The Monster's Daughter. 📚👍
pickOh man, this was endlessly fascinating. Threads between the past and present, science, history, politics, injustice, and unexpected plot twists. I loved it, and know I want to learn so much more about South African history.
My plans for the rest of the night include finishing this book, watching tv, and letting a beyond exhausted pug sleep on my arm. Livy says that Pugs in the Park was fun and hot, and she loved getting to play with her sister Daisy Mae and brother Chunk, splashing in the wading pool, and getting lots of pets and treats. Livy's moms say that it was hot and tiring, and we're ready for bed even though it's only 4:45.
Books and tea in my favorite Battlestar Galactica mug, a good start to Saturday. Trying to squeeze in a few chapters before loading all the weekend chores into today, since we'll be gone all day tomorrow to our pug rescue's big fundraiser.
Poor Munchkin spiked a fever after gymnastics class, so she's an hour into an extended nap. I'm settling in to read some more, since the three pages I read in my car before work didn't satisfy my need to learn more. And I'm idly hoping that DadBoss manages a dr appt for Munchkin so I can get off early, go home, and read some more. (Not gonna lie, I love getting reading time during the day. Nap time, it's a nanny's happy hour!)
A good reminder for us all, I think, and a moment of inclusivity in this book that so far showing some of the worst things people are capable of in the name of power. 55 pages in and it's SO good. I'm finding the need to google a lot because, aside from Apartheid, I know very little about South Africa's history.
Rough day yesterday, The Munchkin had an epic tantrum and didn't have a very good nap, and of course I LOVE going out and running errands all over town after working nine hours and driving for 1.5. So I soothed my soul with some fanfic last night/this morning, but now I'm ready to jump into this (yeah, yeah, I suck at reading monogamy).
#tbrtuesday and something for #diverseathon: a mystery with its roots in South Africa during the Boer War.
Today's B&N haul. Not like I needed anything, of course, because I never need anything at a bookstore. But I found some good stuff, which always makes me happy.
pickGritty & fascinating blend of mystery/thriller, historical & speculative fiction set in South Africa present day & flashbacks to 1901 & 2nd Boer war. Dark, violent, but I got caught up in the mystery & history. Giveaway for a copy on blog-link in comments. Paired w/ Rooibos Honeybush Peach Lemonade. #giveaway #mysterythriller #southafrica
Got sent a nice hardback copy of 'The Monster's Daughter'-already having ARC for review. @Melvillehouse 's kind error will be someone's gain. Stay tuned-giving it away on my blog Tues. Historical mystery thriller set in South Africa so drinking iced hazelnut honeybush rooibos tea while I start it 🌞
I'm about 40 pages into this book so far, and I'm amazed by the author's ability to craft such a rich atmosphere so early into the book. Looking forward to reading more!
