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Crocodile on the Sandbank
chapter 5
And Amelia takes on Emerson's work, because of course this is how it will begin.
A bit of restoration, a bit of tomb poking.
And now we have strange happenings.
Meant to imply a mummy has been a-walking. But we already know, don't we, that we've met our villains?
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Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1) by Elizabeth Peters
I was in the mood for something in line with The Mummy movie, and this book delivered. A smart, kickass lady protagonist was the other main draw here. And, yes, there is a mummy involved.
One mystery that is solved: I think I see more Amelia Peabody books in my future.
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I've been enjoying revisiting the #AmeliaPeabodyMystery series on #Audiobook. #BarbaraRosenblat does such an amazing job bringing the characters to life, and I love a #cozymystery set in #Victorianera #Egypt #lioninthevalley #elizabethpeters #bookreview
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Thanks for the tag, @tinydooms!
Currently reading: Finally picked up 'Crocodile on the Sandbank' by Elizabeth Peters! I'm also listening to the audio book of 'The Fifth Season' by N.K. Jemisin on my commute. The Broken Earth trilogy is an absolute triumph, and I love it so much, but holy hell is it hard to get through now that I have a kid.
Last song: I've been listening to 'Let me Drown' by Orville Peck on repeat lately.
Currently watching: Dead Ringers, but I suck at watching things by myself so it's taking me a while. Rachel is incredible in it, though!
Fic I'm currently reading: Just finished reading @accidentallylita's Twelve Days of Christmas! But that's really the only fic I've read in a while.
Next on my watchlist: Ehhh, we finished Strange New Worlds (SO GOOD!) and now we're completely out of things that sound worth watching.
Current obsession: Wishing I had the emotional energy to be obsessed with something. Does being obsessed with getting 5 minutes to myself count?
No-pressure tags: @laurelindebear @wingsyouburn @nooneleavesforgood @cybercarotte and whoever else wants to play!
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Got any recs for books that are similar to these movies/games?
1. The Mummy franchise
2. Indiana Jones
3. Tomb Raider
4. Uncharted games
I need something with these kinda vibes! 😭
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Thanks for your question!
Here are a few recs that I just thought of:
In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens - it has pirates, it has LGBT romance, it has great adventure.
If the archeology is the vibe: Labyrinth by Kate Mosse - Alice finds a cave excavating with a labyrinth covering the walls and the bodies of two people, we are then taken on an adventure showing how this all came to be, the holy grail is involved.
Guarded Treasure by Mae Lovett - if you like the romance of The Mummy and do not mind a little spice this is the book for you.
The Fargo Series by Clive Cussler - these books do date back to the seventies, just a heads up but they are all what you are looking for with adventure, treasure to be found and good plot.
The Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn - historical fiction set in Victorian times about a young woman who goes on adventures. (If you like this you might like Crocodile On The Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters).
And a classic that you might like: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson I would also recommend Kidnapped! By the same author.
I really hope these help and feel free to message again!
Vee xo
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I make all of my extended family niblets a quilt when they are born. I am self taught for quilting, so some of my methods may be a bit weird, but it works for me. And each one is better than the last! This is probably my last niblet of this generation and I’m super proud of the quilt as it’s coming together.
I’m doing a wide border on this one and decided to do the middle as one big block, with applique circles added on top. Note I mis-measured something and the center block ended up too wide to match the width of the top and bottom border panels, so i had to take the block in. I decided to make it into a pleat on the visible side, for more interest.
tacking down the pleat before sewing so my project isn’t bristling with pins
I also stitched around each circle to mark the placement. I like using a big running stitch for this instead of marking with chalk.
and then the fun part, picking the colors and then making sure it all works
sorry everything is so blurry. I didn’t document this project very well!
all of the circles have already had their edges folded under and pinned. Most of them I then put in temporary stitches to replace the pins before sewing. (I always get the thread caught on the pin heads--because I handsew everything as I hate the sound of the sewing machine)
I’ve almost stitched the whole top, next comes the stuffing and the back, then i get to quilt it!
I was listening to an audiobook for most of this: crocodile on a sandbank--an excellently read audiobook and very funny! the lead is hilarious, though she doesn’t intend to be.
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BECOME ONE WITH PALAWAN!
Characterized by lush, palm trees, vast yet breathtaking caves, cerulean beaches, and salty breeze paired with tropical essence, this can only be seen nowhere but in Palawan. Located southwest of the Philippines, Palawan is a long and narrow group of islands near the South China and Sulu seas. It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. Puerto Princesa being its capital, highlights some of the world's most serene and secluded beaches, thus making it a suitable haven for those seeking solitude and tranquility. The island's pristine and bespoke beaches are surrounded by crystal-clear waters, making them one of Palawan's prime attractions. Pack your bags, wear your slippers, lock that seashell necklace up, and prepare as we take a peek at some of the most gram-worthy destinations that will fill your calendars red this upcoming summer.
THE CROWN’S IN CORON
Explore the magnificent island of Coron in Palawan. The tropical island is located in the Philippine province of Palawan. The place is best known for its world-class World War II shipwreck diving. Not only that, the island also has stunning Palawan beaches, limestone karst landscapes, pure freshwater lakes, and coral reefs in shallow water.
SMITH POINT
A little more relaxed and ideal for family vacations and diving excursions is Smith Point Beach-Coron. Near Banol Beach on the northwest shore of Coron Island, Smith Point Beach is tucked away in a tiny, nearly circular inlet. The beach is fewer than 100 meters long, and the bay's stunning limestone karst structures are scattered across its glistening waters. Smith Point Beach is a fantastic place for swimming and snorkeling since the bay is home to vibrant coral reefs that are home to a vast marine life, including a lot of starfish. Here, you may locate a few beach shacks where you can eat and drink freshly served foods.
KAYANGAN LAKE
The island is ideal for diving excursions since it is a little more laid-back and has a lot to offer tourists. Lakes, lagoons, and lovely white-sand beaches may be found on the island. You may unwind, and get away from the daily grind in this tropical location. No other Kayangan Lake is one of the top sights on Coron Island hopping trips. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit Coron's tourist attractions, which include island-hopping to multiple beaches and lagoons.
CALAUIT SAFARI PARK
Calauit Safari Park is a 3,700-hectare island off the coast of Palawan where you may explore the game reserve and wildlife sanctuary of the Philippines. Hundreds of giraffes, elans, waterbucks, Calamian deer, monkeys, freshwater crocodiles, zebras, bear cats, bushbuck, and a variety of birds can be found there, along with other exotic African and endemic Palawan plant and animal species.
PUERTO PRINCESA
Puerto Princesa is a seaside city on the western Philippine Island of Palawan. The biodiverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park serves as a starting point for boat tours into the enormous limestone caves and underground river. Around Puerto Princesa Bay, which is home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles, and rays, are numerous dive spots. The 19th-century Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral is located close to the port.
Subterranean River National Park in Palawan encompasses one of the world's most awe-inspiring cave systems, featuring spectacular limestone karst landscapes, pristine natural beauty, intact old-growth mangroves, and distinctive wildlife.
EL NIDO
El Nido in Palawan houses the most beautiful locations in the world. Obscure lagoons, limestone formations, sandbanks, stunning islands, and pearl-white beaches with blue water are just the tip of what the 7,641 islands in the Philippines have in store for you. The El Nido island hopping tours are the most popular reason to visit this little town, but there is more!
One of the most well-known tropical havens on Palawan Island is El Nido. There are several magnificent white sand beaches and amazing lagoons in this coastal town, which is situated on the northernmost tip of Palawan. Everyone will have the incredible opportunity to see the most breathtaking rock formations and learn about the underwater environment if plan to traverse El Nido. You may chill, enjoy yourself, unwind, and get closer to nature at this covert paradise.
At this moment, you are now prepared to seek a worthwhile experience. Book your flights and fasten your seatbelts as we are about to make memories that will leave prints not just on beaches but most importantly, in our minds. Heal your cravings and claim that peaceful rest, everyone.
Mary Galle G. Inayan, Pam I. Peregrino, Lance Nathaniel S. Deocampo. John Lorenz G. Faltiquera, and Dominic C. Marañon
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Books Read in 2022
rereads in italics, favorites in bold
1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J K Rowling
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J K Rowling
3. Boxers by Gene Luen Yang
4. Saints by Gene Luen Yang
5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
6. Topaz by Leon Uris
7. Politics and the English Language by George Orwell
8. The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
9. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J K Rowling
10. A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
11. All Systems Red by Martha Wells
12. Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War by Charles B Dew
13. The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov
14. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J K Rowling
15. The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles’ Antigone by Seamus Heaney
16. The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
17. Hidden Mercy: Aids, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear by Michael J O’Loughlin
18. Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
19. A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom, Including Their Own Narratives of Emancipation by David W Blight
20. Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
21. Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
22. Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South by Stephanie McCurry
23. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J K Rowling
24. Desolation Island by Patrick O’Brian
25. Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay by James Alison
26. Richard III by William Shakespeare
27. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
28. An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott
29. A Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill
30. The Fortunes of War by Patrick O’Brian
31. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V E Schwab
32. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
33. The PIllowman by Martin McDonagh
34. Free Thought and Official Propaganda by Bertrand Russell
35. The Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
36. The Open Society and its Enemies, Volume One: Plato by Karl Popper
37. The Problem of Pain by C S Lewis
38. The Open Society and its Enemies, Volume Two: Hegel and Marx by Karl Popper
39. Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
40. Albion’s Seed: Four British Folkways in America by David Hackett Fischer
41. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard
42. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
43. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
44. Persuasion by Jane Austen
45. Dead Cert by Dick Francis
46. Art by Yasmin Reza
47. His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik
48. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
49. The Constitution of Liberty by Friedrich A Hayek
50. The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
51. Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
52. This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
53. Blackout by Simon Scarrow
54. The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
55. The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
56. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
57. The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol
58. This Hallowed Ground: The Story of the Union Side of the Civil War by Bruce Catton
59. The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde
60. Recitatif by Toni Morrison
61. Against All Odds: A True Story of Ultimate Courage and Survival in World War II by Alex Kershaw
62. I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
63. How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
64. The Trial by Franz Kafka
65. To the Finland Station by Edmund Wilson
66. The City of Brass by S A Chakraborty
67. Niccolo Rising by Dorothy Dunnett
68. Common Sense by Thomas Paine
69. The Crisis by Thomas Paine
70. Dracula by Bram Stoker
71. The Soviet Experiment: Russia, the USSR, and the Successor States by Ronald Grigor Suny
72. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace
73. One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
74. Angels in America by Tony Kushner
75. Melmoth by Sarah Perry
76. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
77. How to Be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell
78. The Poverty of Historicism by Karl Popper
79. The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth
80. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
81. The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche
82. Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease
#I love being pretentious for absolutely no-one <3#this is for ME#to be remembered#this was the year I got interested in the austrians#and also audiobooks
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Reading Wrapped 2023
A few stats:
Reading goal: 78
Actually read: 98
So close to 100 books! Maybe next year I will reach that milestone. If I had pushed myself this year I think that I would have made it. But that wouldn’t have been any fun.
First time reads: 67
Rereads: 31
I was so afraid that I was going to reread more books than new books but turns out I read more than twice as many new books!
Physical Books: 69 (nice)
Audiobooks: 26
Ebooks: 3
Twice as many audio books as last year, and two more ebooks!
Average book length: 372 pages
Longest book: Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo (592 pages)
Shortest book: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (128 pages)
464 page difference between those two books, that's a whole book in and of itself!
Fiction: 93
Nonfiction: 5
That’s one nonfiction book more than last year! I’m very proud of that.
Top 5 Genres and Subgenres:
Fantasy (45)
Mystery (31)
YA (23)
Middle Grade (21)
Historical (20)
Earlier this year I told my friends “I don’t think I read that much fantasy” I was wrong.
Top 5 Authors
Rick Riordan (14)
Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Mertz (13)
Arthur Conan Doyle (9)
Leigh Bardugo (9)
Terry Pratchett (8)
Becky Chambers (4)
And yes I know that's 6 but Doyle and Bardugo are tied for 3rd.
Book that took me the longest time to read:
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Book that took me the shortest time to read:
The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
Favorite book of the year:
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
And that was my year!
See you in 2024!
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Crocodile on the Sandbank
Chapter 3
Oh this Alberto is a bastich and a rogue of the worst sort.
I am glad Evelyn took up for herself, but is that the end of seeing Alberto?
Oh Amelia is intrigued with our love interest boor, is she not?
And a nocturnal visitor, hmm? Are we entering the mystery at last?
The journey is supposed to begin at last, and an old family acquaintance is met.
Evelyn's cousin has arrived.
And oh dear, but Amelia doesn't like him.
So… what is in the will truly, that Lucas came to find her and wishes nothing spoken of her past?
"too kind and truthful. Both, I have found, are inconvenient character traits." - Amelia, you're a Cynic.
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New Attractions to Check in Dubai This New Year 2024
Dubai’s attractions are not only limited to world-renowned landmarks such as the Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis the Palm, and the Burj Al Arab. You can be at various other new attractions during your New Year vacation in Dubai. Here we will be discussing a few of those new attractions that will help to have a pleasant vacation during New Year.
Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands
With state-of-the-art amenities and easy access to the city's growing shoreside sanctuary at Dubai Islands, Dubai's newest marina is becoming a premium destination for boating lovers. There are 248 wet berths and 40 dry berths in the marina and can accommodate up to 13 super yachts. A day of excitement can greet you if you intend to enjoy beach activities and watersports to stay at adjacent hotels offering fantastic lodging, restaurants, and entertainment. The opening hour is from 7 AM to midnight.
Glitch
GLITCH is an entertainment attraction in the Al Ghurair Centre. It offers over 30 different indoor games for people of all ages. There is something for everyone from your family, whether it is a ninja warrior-style course, a 10m-high slide, or defying gravity on the climbing walls. You can enjoy a family game of bowling or strap in for SkySurf. It is the city's only roller glider experience allowing you to 'float' around the stadium. From Monday to Friday, you can enjoy the entertainment from 10 AM to 11 PM. On weekends, the time extends to midnight. The cost to bear is 25 AED.
Dubai Islands Beach
Dubai Islands Beach, named for its up-and-coming neighbourhood, is developing as the next best destination for families looking for fun in the sun. While watersports enthusiasts may enjoy a day of adventure on the waves, others can relax with a friendly game of football or volleyball on the beach. If you have, your canine friend with you this beach is ideal as it allows pet lovers an unparalleled swim or shoreside play with their canine companions. It is possible to enjoy between sunrise to sunset.
Neon Galaxy
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Dubai Parks and Resorts' picturesque outdoor zone Riverland Dubai has a new addition of a multi-level indoor adventure playworld. Neon Galaxy is an 860sqm play area suitable for children and early teenagers. The park has thrilling ninja courses, slides, a rope climbing area, and ball pits, as well as a wipe-out challenge and educational activities based on space. There is also entertainment for the small ones, with a special toddler section. It is ideal to be there between 11 AM to 8 PM from Sunday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy from 11 AM to 9 PM. You need to spend between 60 to 125 AED to enjoy.
Dubai Crocodile Park
Dubai Crocodile Park, next to the nature-focused Mushrif Park, is 20,000 square meters in size and is home to around 250 Nile crocodiles. You can observe these unique creatures living contentedly between three big climate-controlled basins, having tranquil waterfalls and specifically arranged sandbanks, and even interact with them at various feeding stations. Moreover, if you are interested in learning more about crocodiles, there is a museum where you can do it. The time to be there is between 10 AM to 10 PM. The spending will be of 75 AED for kids aged 3 to 12 and for those above 13, the ticket price is 95 AED.
These are a few of the new places in Dubai to be at during the New Year to welcome 2024. We at Sea Life Watersports Dubai a reputed and reliable water sports rental organization can be of help if you desire to enjoy water sports during your vacation. Contact us to book your slot.
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#TheMummyCase #AmeliaPeabody #3 by #ElizabethPeters #BookReview #CozyMystery #AudiobookReview
I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to the #AmeliaPeabody mysteries again. #BarbaraRosenblat is a joy to listen to as she tackles the late #ElizabethPeters work. #TheMummyCase is the 3rd volume in the series. #Bookreview #audiobookreview #cozymystery
Radcliffe Emerson, the irascible husband of fellow archaeologist Amelia Peabody, has earned the nickname “Father of Curses”—and in Mazghunah he demonstrates why. Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, he and Amelia are resigned to excavating mounds of rubble in the middle of nowhere. But before long Amelia, Emerson, and their son, Ramses, find themselves entangled in The Mummy…
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Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (Amelia Peabody #1
Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.
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The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters (Amelia Peabody #2)
Victorian Amelia Peabody continues to journal her Egypt adventures, toddler Ramses left in England. Husband Radcliffe Emerson's old friend Lady Baskerville fears a curse killed her husband Sir Henry, and soon engages the attentions of American Cyrus. The will funds continued excavation. But a lady dressed in white floats, flutters, spreads fear, and more death.
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The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters (Amelia Peabody #3)
Radcliffe Emerson, the irascible husband of fellow archaeologist Amelia Peabody, has earned the nickname "Father of Curses"—and in Mazghunah he demonstrates why. Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, he and Amelia are resigned to excavating mounds of rubble in the middle of nowhere. But before long Amelia, Emerson, and their precocious son, Ramses, find themselves entangled in The Mummy Case In Cairo, before setting out to the site, Amelia visits an antiquities dealer to inquire about some papyri for her brother-in-law, Walter.
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Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters (Amelia Peabody #4)
The 1895-96 season promises to be an exceptional one for Amelia Peabody, her dashing Egyptologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, and their precocious (some might say rambunctious) eight-year-old son, Ramses. The long-denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor has finally been granted, and the much-coveted burial chamber of the Black Pyramid is now theirs for the exploring. Before the young family exchanges the relative comfort of Cairo for the more rudimentary quarters near the excavation site, they engage a young Englishman, Donald Fraser, as a tutor and companion for Ramses, and Amelia takes a wayward young woman, Enid Debenham, under her protective wing.
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The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters (Amelia Peabody #6)
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Pepeha Design Process
Here is my background now digitized for the animation.
Right now its very flat in terms on detail but i may add more later on. The water and grass will be animated flow subtly to the left, may have to use after effects for this.
Added a sunset in the background and a little bit of gradient on the sandbank.
Here is the digitized version of my crocodile, he’s pretty basic but isn’t the main focus of the animation only a component of it.
This is the finished still image, I’ll have to export all parts into PNGs and put them into After Effects to bring life to this.
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Books Read in 2022
I almost lost my list of all the books I’ve read this year when my phone died in November, so I’m putting it here for safe keeping. I’ve read more books this year than I have since I started reliably keeping track, thanks in large part to all the audiobooks I’ve been listening to on my monster of a commute. Almost everything on this list is from the library because 💖 for the library always. If you’re nosy like I am, enjoy!
1/13 The Unspoken Name, AK Larkwood
1/17 The Last Graduate, Naomi Novik
1/27 The Secret Lives of Color, Kassia St Clair
2/2 A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking, T. Kingfisher
2/10 Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsay C Gibson (this is her second book on this topic. If this piques your interest, I strongly recommend reading her more thorough first book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” instead.)
3/4 American Indian Stories, Zitkala-Sa
3/23 The Thousand Eyes, AK Larkwood
3/24 The Traitor Baru Cormorant, Seth Dickinson
4/11 Where the Drowned Girls Go, Seanan McGuire
5/3 Rhythm of War, Brandon Sanderson
5/6 Caring for American Indian Objects: A Practical and Cultural Guide, Sherelyn Ogden (ed.)—skimmed parts not relevant to research for work.
5/9 The Unbroken, CL Clark
5/18 The Monster Baru Cormorant, Seth Dickinson
5/21 Le Petit Prince, Antoine de St. Exupéry
5/21 Fantômes, Raina Telgemeier
5/23 Barbe Bleue, Perrault (short story, audio in French)
5/27 Dark Tales, Shirley Jackson
5/30 La Peste, Albert Camus —audio, did NOT follow the plot at all. Required way more focus than I could do but I did listen to the whole thing. Understood the words etc in parts I could pay more attention to.
6/6 German Word Booster, Vocabulearn
6/6 The Animals at Lockwood Manor, Jane Healey
6/9 Black Tudors, Miranda Kaufman
6/15 Mexican Gothic, Silvia Moreno-Garcia
6/21 Vol de Nuit, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry —also couldn’t follow the audiobook well. Same as Camus. I think same narrator too—he whispers and projects in turns so can’t hear half the time, and if anything happens while driving I completely stop paying attention then check back in. Will get non audio version sometime.
6/27 The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh, Molly Greeley
7/6 Harry Potter à l’école des sorciers, JK Rowling (Don’t judge me too harshly—I’m at the mercy of what’s available in French at the library.)
7/14 The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, David Treuer
7/25 Le Cerveau et la Musique, Michel Rochon (French Canadian audiobook—he spoke slower and because it is nonfiction didn’t whisper half the time so I could understand this one really well, yay!)
8/9 Gideon the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir
8/13 Nona the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir (ARC)
8/17 Harrow the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir
8/19 Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters (I’m rereading this series for pure nostalgia. I do not recommend it if you haven’t already read it. There’s a lot of colonialism and period-accurate (Victorian) racism that isn’t interrogated as much as it could be, along with a kind of 1980s feminism that doesn’t read well now, imo. I would not like these if I had not read them in middle school, but as it stands, I have an unshakable if critical fondness for them.)
8/20 The Mummy Case, Elizabeth Peters
8/22 Lion in the Valley, Elizabeth Peters
9/2 Deeds of the Disturber, Elizabeth Peters
9/15 The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog, Elizabeth Peters
9/16 The Last Camel Died at Noon, Elizabeth Peters
10/4 Sacrées Sorcieres, Roald Dahl (translated into French)
10/8 The Hippopotamus Pool, Elizabeth Peters
10/14 The Ape Who Guards the Balance, Elizabeth Peters
10/20 The Guardian of the Horizon, Elizabeth Peters
10/26 Seeing a Large Cat, Elizabeth Peters
11/1 A River in the Sky, Elizabeth Peters
11/7 Dracula, Bram Stoker (through Dracula Daily)
11/8 The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt, Toby Wilkinson
11/10 Awakenings, Oliver Sacks
11/15 The Curse of the Pharaohs, Elizabeth Peters
11/19 Treasured: How Tutankhamen Shaped a Century, Christina Riggs
11/21 Germany Travel Guide, Lonely Planet
11/29 Witch Hat Atelier 1, Kamome Shirahama
11/30 Egypt Travel Guide, Lonely Planet
12/2 Witch Hat Atelier 2, Kamome Shirahama
12/2 Witch Hat Atelier 3, Kamome Shirahama
12/7 Legends and Lattes, Travis Baldree
12/19 The Story of Egypt, Joann Fletcher
12/22 The Goblin Emperor, Katherine Addison
12/23 The Book of Hygge, Louisa Thomsen Brits
12/23 The Tea Dragon Society, Katie O’Neill
12/23 Witch Hat Atelier 4, Kamome Shirahama
Gave up on:
The Jasmine Throne, Tasha Suri (Disappointing—I wanted to like this one)
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, Forthright (Simply awful—not for me at all. Recommended by the library because of the audiobook narrator and I could not get through it.)
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Question: do you know of any novels, written in the 20th/21st century but taking place in the 19th, that really feel like the time period but reflect a more modern sensibility while avoiding Not Like Other Girls backpatting? The only ones I can think of are Crocodile on the Sandbank and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrel.
I'm going through my ask backlog right now so I'm sorry this took so long to get to!
But yeah, I've read a lot of historical romances that fit this description but I haven't read any *novels* per se so I am not going to be helpful here lol. If you want the historical romance recs, I can provide those for though!
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