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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Unity Experiment by N K Brown - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for N K Brown's The Unity Experiment! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a yearly competition where book
(belated) Saturday Miscellany—10/20/2025 - The Irresponsible Reader
For the second time this year, I'm doing this late. Humbug. I was out of town last week spending time with my favorite person. So, I didn't have a lot of time to be looking around for things to put here (and I got really behind with everything, leading to the belatedness of this). But
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Walls of Shimar by Sam Clarke - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Sam Clarke's The Walls of Shimar! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a yearly competition where book
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Transference by Ian Patterson - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Ian Patterson's, Transference! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all
Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke: This Odd Couple of Sleuths is a Little Less Amateur and a Little More Fun - The Irresponsible Reader
Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke DETAILS: Series: Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries, #2 Publisher: Minotaur Books Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: eARC Length: 352 pg. Read Date: September 15, 2025 What's Death at the Door About? I almost hit "Publish" with this part blank. Which would've been pretty enigmatic. Possibly too enigmatic, even
BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Take Me Back by Amanda Rodriguez - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The Write Reads Blog Tour for Amanda Rodriguez' poetry collection Take Me Back! I'm hearing good things about this book, and if you take a look at the feed for https://twitter.com/WriteReadsTours, you'll see bloggers writing interesting things about it. In the meantime, here's a little about it. Book Details:
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Alex S. Bradshaw's Trollgrave! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Upscaled by Joseph John Lee - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Joseph John Lee's, Upscaled! This book has been gathering e-dust in my library for a little more than a year now (but hopefully not for long), and I'm eager to dive in. This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Vampire Mall Cop: Damien vs. the Entrail Eater by Molly Blake - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Molly Blake's, Vampire Mall Cop: Damien vs. the Entrail Eater! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Vessel: Bonded Earth Book One by Samantha Jo - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Samantha Jo's Vessel, Book One in her Bonded Earth Series! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a yearly
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Worth It by Amy Nielsen - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Amy Nielsen's, Worth It! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there's something good going on--but before getting to this Spotlight, let's start with a word about BBNYA. BBNYA: BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from
MUSIC MONDAY: “True Believer” (from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) by Hayley Williams - The Irresponsible Reader
Music Monday's originated at The Tattooed Book Geek's fantastic blog and has shown up hither, thither, and yon since then. Be sure to read Ben Folds' Substack post about this performance.
Bounty Inc. by Adam Holcombe: Because Bounty Hunters Are Cool - The Irresponsible Reader
Bounty Inc. by Adam Holcombe DETAILS: Series: Bounty Inc., #1 Publication Date: October 15, 2025 Format: eARC Length: 684 pg. Read Date: September 24-26, 2025 What's Bounty Inc. About? Wyn Kelda was raised in a privileged way, by a super-wealthy father to be part of his family's business. And then when his father died, he
Saturday Miscellany—10/11/25 - The Irresponsible Reader
Odds 'n ends about books and reading that caught my eye this week. You've probably seen some/most/all of them, but just in case: Down & Out Books Announces their Closure—They were one of my favoite indie presses, it's a real shame. I appreciated Nick Kolakowski's thread about it, both good and the bad How I
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury: Beware the Autumn People - The Irresponsible Reader
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury DETAILS: Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: October 24, 2017 (this particular edition, anyway. 1962 originally) Format: Paperback Length: 335 pg. Read Date: September 27-30, 2025 "Now, look, since when did you think being good meant being happy?” “Since always." “Since now learn otherwise, Sometimes the man
Typewriter Repair Shop by Troy Lambert: A Story That Simply Must Be Written - The Irresponsible Reader
Typewriter Repair Shop by Troy Lambert DETAILS: Series: Ridge Falls, #1 Publication Date: October 20, 2022 Format: Paperback Length: 66 pg. Read Date: September 19, 2025 There are times when I sit down, ready to write, with no idea what words might begin the story. It's like an itch in the mind. Words are the
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, Louise Heal Kawai (Translator): A True Gem of a Read - The Irresponsible Reader
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, translated by Louise Heal Kawai DETAILS: Series: The Cat Who..., #1 Publisher: HarperVia Publication Date: December 07, 2021 Format: Hardcover Length: 198 pg. Read Date: October 1-2, 2025 Suddenly the cat spoke. “Books have a soul.” Its beautiful eyes seemed to capture the light of the stars
Opening Lines: Billy the Kid: The War for Lincoln County by Ryan C. Coleman - The Irresponsible Reader
We all know we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover (yet, publishing companies spend big bucks on cover design/art and we all do judge them that way). But, the opening sentence(s)/paragraph(s) are fair game. So, when I stumble on a good opening (or remember one and pull it off the shelves), I
WWW Wednesday—October 8, 2025 - The Irresponsible Reader
The weather around here has caught up with the calendar, and it's finally chilly. Talking about the weather is a dull way to start this, but honestly--it's the most interesting thing I've got to go with. Which says a lot about me :) Before I get more cliché, dull, or rambling let's just get to
Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire: Toby’s Up to Her Old Tricks, with Some New Complications - The Irresponsible Reader
Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire DETAILS: Series: Toby Daye, #19 Publisher: Tor Books Publication Date: September 30, 2025 Format: eARC Length: 400 pg. Read Date: September 5-8, 2025 What's Silver and Lead About? Queen Arden has a task for her hero--and she's more than happy to take it on. During the recent...whatever you want
Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett: “The air smelled of a limited life expectancy.” - The Irresponsible Reader
I think this is coherent, there are five different attempts at writing something represented below. I finally filled out my outline, but I've spent so much time on the post, I'm not sure how much it makes sense. Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett DETAILS: Series: Discworld, #15; City Watch, #2 Publisher: HarperPrism Publication Date:
MUSIC MONDAY: “Head Over Feet” (Live from London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 2020) by Alanis Morissette - The Irresponsible Reader
Music Monday's originated at The Tattooed Book Geek's fantastic blog and has shown up hither, thither, and yon since then. It's that time of year when I get a little sappy (well, one of them, probably). Mrs. Irresponsible and I said our "I do"s 29 years ago this week, so...why not play the closest thing
Saturday Miscellany—10/4/25 - The Irresponsible Reader
Odds 'n ends about books and reading that caught my eye this week. You've probably seen some/most/all of them, but just in case: This has been covered by everyone and their brother, but it's so fun: Reading Rainbow is Coming Back, with the best host (short of bringing back Burton) Merriam-Webster's NEW Large Language Model
WWW Wednesday—October 1, 2025 - The Irresponsible Reader
Part of being AFK last week meant that there was no WWW Wednesday, and I'm sure you all missed it. I heard the wails, "What's HC reading??" Sorry about that. It must've been hard on you all. Never fear, it's back. This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on
The Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant: Fun Stories, Hard Work, and Some Things to Chew On - The Irresponsible Reader
The Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant DETAILS: Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Publication Date: July 8, 2025 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hrs., 37 min. Read Date: September 29-30, 2025 What's The Mailman About? Steve Grant was a marketing consultant and behavioral economist
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 classics I didn’t like - The Irresponsible Reader
Yes, two in one day, I have to do some catch up. This week's Top 5 topic is Top 5 classics I didn’t like. I resist cheating twice in this video to come up with my five, part of me wishes I didn't, just for my own amusement. Instead I settled on an honest list.
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 classic retellings - The Irresponsible Reader
Yes, two in one day, I have to do some catch up. This week's Top 5 topic is Top 5 classic retellings. I honestly could only think of six retellings at all--which annoys me, and makes me pretty sure that I forgot about a dozen that I'll regret in a day or two. But I
REPOSTING JUST CUZ: An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka: I Cannot Recall the Last Time I was This Excited about a New UF Series - The Irresponsible Reader
An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka DETAILS: Series: Stephen Oakwood, #1 Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: October 10, 2023 Format: eARC Length: 384 pg. Read Date: September 22-26, 2023 This is Hard I want to limit my comparisons between this new series and Jacka's previous series to just one section—but that's not going to
REPOSTING JUST ‘CUZ: Instruction in Shadow by Benedict Jacka: Second Verse, Same as the First (in a good way) - The Irresponsible Reader
An Instruction in Shadow by Benedict Jacka DETAILS: Series: Stephen Oakwood, #2 Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: October 15, 2024 Format: Paperback Length: 310 pg. Read Date: December 9-11, 2024 What's An Instruction in Shadow About? This picks up mere hours after An Inheritance of Magic, and Stephen is feeling pretty good about himself. His
Saturday Miscellany—9/27/25 - The Irresponsible Reader
Well, I've been silent this week...it's been one of those. All is good (now), but I haven't had the energy to produce anything. Hopefully next week will allow me to play catchup (or at least to do stuff). But I did get to do some halfhearted scrolling on the socials, so at least I can
Saturday Miscellany—9/20/25 - The Irresponsible Reader
Just for funzies, I included one blatant lie in my comments below. Let me know if you can spot it! Meanwhile, John Scalzi will be giving a talk at a local library. In case anyone wondered what I was going to be up to tonight. Odds 'n ends about books and reading that caught my
Catching Up with Toby Daye - The Irresponsible Reader
I've been thinking about this post since September of 2022, I just knew I couldn't write about Be the Serpent without seeing what McGuire did next—my mind wouldn't let me decide what I thought about it until then. And then after Sleep No More, I had to tackle The Innocent Sleep, and then...well, I kept
WWW Wednesday—September 17, 2025 - The Irresponsible Reader
I've got nothing to use as an intro today...so let's just get into it, okay? This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words—and shown to me by Aurore-Anne-Chehoke at Diary-of-a-black-city-girl. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 classics I’m not interested in reading - The Irresponsible Reader
Yes, two in one day, I have to do some catch up. This week's Top 5 topic is Top 5 classics I’m not interested in reading. As I say in the video--this list was hard to come up with! I don't spend a lot of time thinking about books I'm not terribly interested in reading.
Cover Reveal: Bounty Inc by Adam Holcombe - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome the Cover Reveals for Adam Holcombe's upcoming Bounty Inc! Because SF about intergalactic bounty hunters is just what you expect after couple of books about a grandmotherly necromancer, right? Eh, maybe not...but I'm game for pretty much anything he puts out. I'll show you this cover below, but first
Saturday Miscellany—9/13/25 - The Irresponsible Reader
This lil' feature is getting harder to find material for—hard to take a quick spin through my social media feeds for things without being distracted by/inundated with/overwhelmed by politics, events, news, etc. and really awful takes on politics, events, news, etc. You've probably all encountered similar things in your day-to-day websurfing/social media scrolling. As the
When Archie Met Lily - The Irresponsible Reader
“I'll show you the phone.” It was a voice behind me, and I turned. The girl in yellow slacks was there close. I realized with surprise that her head came clear to my chin or above, and she was blonde but not at all faded, and her dark blue eyes were not quite open, and