Author: Kristen
Stories of the Raksura: Volume One by Martha Wells The Leaning Pile of Books

The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature where I talk about books I got over the last week – old or new, bought or received for review consideration (often unsolicited). Since I hope you will find new books you’re interested in reading in these posts, I try to be as informative as possible. If I can find them, links to excerpts, author’s websites, and places where you can find more information on the book are included. This week brought […]

The Faded Sun Trilogy by C. J. Cherryh The Leaning Pile of Books

The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature where I talk about books I got over the last week – old or new, bought or received for review consideration (often unsolicited). Since I hope you will find new books you’re interested in reading in these posts, I try to be as informative as possible. If I can find them, links to excerpts, author’s websites, and places where you can find more information on the book are included. This post is […]

Silverblind by Tina Connolly Book Giveaway: Ironskin, Copperhead, and Silverblind by Tina Connolly

Today I’m giving away two sets of the Ironskin trilogy by Tina Connolly! This trilogy begins with Ironskin, a 2012 Nebula Nominee, and will soon be completed with the release of Silverblind on October 7. While I haven’t read them, I have heard great things about them and have them on my to-read list so I’m happy to be hosting a giveaway! About Ironskin: Jane Eliot wears an iron mask. It’s the only way to contain the fey curse that […]

Yesterday's Kin by Nancy Kress The Leaning Pile of Books

The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature where I talk about books I got over the last week – old or new, bought or received for review consideration (often unsolicited). Since I hope you will find new books you’re interested in reading in these posts, I try to be as informative as possible. If I can find them, links to excerpts, author’s websites, and places where you can find more information on the book are included. It’s been a […]

I aten't dead Update

It’s been a busy few weeks and I still have a lot of unpacking to do, but I have officially moved to Vermont! Next weekend I will return to posting my weekly feature (I may have purchased a few more books on the way from Maine to Vermont), and I plan to at least start writing a review soon. Now that things are settling down a bit, I’m also going to try to finish reading The Young Elites by Marie […]