Aleys has just explained that Lot‘s wife disobeyed God when she turned around to see the destruction of Sodom, where two of her daughters still remained. Marte, you are correct, a man wrote this story—would God really punish a mother for looking back full of love for the loss of her children?
I‘m a major cheater joining this on the last day and doing all 12 in one fell swoop. Don‘t tell 🤫 but the end of my reading year was kind of “meh” so while they are chronological, I maaaay have picked extra books from the summer and none from the last quarter of the year. Anyhow, I‘ve enjoyed seeing everyone else‘s posts and duly submit this cheaty post as my #12BooksOf2025 - thanks @TheEllieMo ! 😀
pickThis book is a pick for me - although not a standout. A quicker and enjoyable read about women and how they assisted with the radar work during WWII. Loved learning about how radar played a roll in WWII despite it being a new technology. It was a good blend of learning about how radar technology worked/was used with the other storylines going on. It is pretty easy to see where the book is going but still well written and an enjoyable read.
My December selection #12booksofchristmas
Not exactly a shocker, but 9 out of the 12 books chosen here were historical fiction.
Thanks to Ellie for hosting.
#wordoftheday
“He can‘t speak of the fiends that crouch in the corners of the friary; how they whisper to each other in susurrus and go quiet when he looks at them. In the darkness, they slide between the cots, always toward him, toward him.”
I am super late posting my #AuldLangSpine list from @Avanders due to the holidays and absolutely not because of a lack of excitement for these titles!! I am interested in literally all of them lol! I had Victorian Psycho so I‘m already almost finished, and it is deliciously unhinged! 😆 Next up will be Heartwood or Mapping the Interior. I HAVE to get to James this year (already own it) and I own The Family Upstairs so I‘ll continue this list!
