Just Stab Me Now

Jun. 7th, 2025 05:29 pm
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Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup

A comic tale of a writer taking off into fantasy romance for a break. And to escape her frustrating job.

Her notion of a heroine hits the actual heroine, who is middle-aged, a widow, and the mother of two children trying desperately to protect them.

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Catburglar of the Constellations

Jun. 2nd, 2025 10:55 pm
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Catburglar of the Constellations by John C. Wright

Starquest book 3. Spoilers for the earlier books ahead.

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A Nervous Splendor

May. 31st, 2025 11:30 am
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A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888/1889 by Frederic Morton

A discussion of Vienna before, around, and after the suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf.

Discusses all sorts of people. Some famous, some to be famous, others never to be more than footnotes. Creates a mood piece, possibly shaded. Discusses politics and arts. How the Hapsburgs set about modernizing Vienna by tearing down its walls, and more.
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