January, 2016 | Earl Grey Editing

Loose-leaf Links for January 2016

Posted on January 29, 2016June 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces I’ve come across in the last month (or two, in this case) and share them with you over tea. This summer has seen some crazy temperature swings from roasting hot to freezing cold. Fortunately, this French Earl Grey from Adore Tea is […]

In the Devil’s Nebula by Anna Hackett

Posted on January 25, 2016December 27, 2017 by Elizabeth

Published: Self-published in July 2014 Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: The Phoenix Adventures #2 Genres: Science fiction, space opera, romance Source: Author’s website Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2016, #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks, The 2016 Sci-fi Experience Available: Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Kobo ~ Smashwords Two years ago, on a deadly mission to the lawless […]

Ancillary Sword by Ann Leckie

Posted on January 22, 2016September 12, 2017 by Elizabeth

Published: October 2014 by Orbit Format reviewed: Paperback, 356 pages Series: Imperial Radch #2 Genres: Science fiction Source: Gift Reading Challenges: The 2016 Sci-fi Experience, #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks Available: Publisher (print and electronic) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo ~ Smashwords Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers […]

Read My Valentine

Posted on January 18, 2016June 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

I’ve mentioned many times that I’m a sucker for a reading challenge and I have especially loved the themed challenges Carl has run at Stainless Steel Droppings. There’s Once Upon A Time for fantasy from March until June. There’s Readers Imbibing at Peril for dark fantasy, supernatural and horror over the Halloween period. And there’s […]

Who’s Afraid? by Maria Lewis

Posted on January 15, 2016September 27, 2018 by Elizabeth

Published: January 2016 byHachette Australia Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Tommi Grayson #1 Genres: Urban fantasy, New Adult Source: NetGalley Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2016 Available: Publisher (print and electronic) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange […]

Bout of Books, Round 15 report

Posted on January 11, 2016June 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

Round 15 of Bout of Books wrapped up yesterday, so it’s time for me to check in with my progress! In my sign-up post, I mentioned my goal was to read six books. I think if the challenge had been held a week earlier, I would have managed that. Some people don’t manage much reading […]

2016 reading challenges

Posted on January 8, 2016June 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

If you’ve been following me for even a short time, you probably know I’m a sucker for a reading challenge. Many of the ones in which I participate are seasonal or only run for a short time. However, I usually sign up for a couple of year-long challenges, just to keep things interesting. 2015 challenge […]

In Heaven and Earth by Amy Rae Durreson

Posted on January 6, 2016September 12, 2017 by Elizabeth

Published: July 2015 by M/M Romance Group @ Goodreads Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Genres: Sci-fi, romance, fantasy Source: M/M Romance Group @ Goodreads Reading Challenges: #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks,The 2016 Sci-fi Experience Available: Publisher (electronic) When the crew of the Medical Explorer Juniper arrive at the space city of Caelestia, they are horrified to find it floating airless […]

Mt TBR Report: December 2015 and Yearly Wrap-up

Posted on January 4, 2016June 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

Happy New Year! I hope 2016 has been treating you well so far. I had a lovely time with family and friends. My only complaint is that I didn’t get enough reading time (but when is that ever the case?). Before I kick off with all my book-geeky stats, I want to congratulate Liz Barr […]