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Format: ARC
Pages: 402 pages
Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fantasy
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Hello and my apologies for the lateness of this reading roundup. I started a new role at work this week so it's been a very busy week. I'm switching from shiftwork to a more regular Mon-Fri job, so my blog posts may be somewhat irregular until I get myself into a new routine. Please bear with me.
I did read some great books over the last little while. I read and finished Furthermore, Shatter Me author Tahereh Mafi's foray into middle grade. While it wasn't really my cup of tea, the writing was beautiful. I will be writing a full review of Furthermore shortly, so keep an eye out for it. I hadn't intended to pick up Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, but I started reading/listening to the sample and I was hooked. I'm about four fifths of the way through it, so again expect a review at some point in the future.
This week I finally started to read another of the ARCs I received from BEA, Replica by Lauren Oliver. It moved up my TBR because of the EpicReads First 5 newsletter to which I am subscribed. This is a email where they send you the first five chapters, one a day, by email of upcoming books. It's a really great way to preview upcoming releases. Anyway, back to Replica. This was one of the books recently previewed and the preview was interesting enough to get me to pick up my ARC. While I'm not yet 100% sold on the characters or plot, I am intrigued by the format. The book is in two parts, one part told from Lyra's perspective, the other from Gemma's. it can be read either as two separate sections or as alternating chapters from the two storylines. I'm choosing to go the alternete chapters route and so far I'm really appreciating how the plotlines are tightly woven together and each enhances the other. Again, I will write a longer review when I'm finished.
Today I went to see the movie Bridget Jones's Baby, which I loved. The script is funny and the performances are excellent, especially Zellwegger and Firth. They really GET their characters now, and they both bring their Oscar cailbre acting chops when required. I also enjoyed Emma Thompson's performance as Bridget's doctor. I understand Thompson collaborated on the script – she clearly took the opportunity to give herself some of the best lines! Patrick Dempsey did well as the new guy on the block, but I really regretted that Hugh Grant chose not to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. The script and actors have to work that much harder to make brief fling Jack Quant a believable rival to Firth's Mark Darcy given Darcy's long term love of and relationship with Bridget. Cleaver's history with Bridget and their sustained sexual chemistry would have made him a more believable alternative. Ah well. Still, we can hope for an adaptation of Mad About the Boy with Daniel Craig as the love interest please.
That's all I have to share this week. Did you see Bridget Jones's Baby? If so, let me know what you thought in the comments!
Empire of Storms is the fifth and penultimate book in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass in which a former assassin uses her skills and her magic to save her kingdom. Being the second to last book in the series, it focusses very much on getting our protagonists into the right place for the finale.
What I liked
The pacing. Despite the fact that Empire of Storms is primarily focussed on getting the team into place for the final confrontation, Maas managed to keep the pacing brisk and the tension high. There were several points where I feared for our characters' lives. There are several confrontations adding to the tension, even if the end result is moving the pieces across the chessboard.
The characters and their group dynamics. This is clearly one of Maas's real strengths as a writer. I loved the relationships between the characters and their journeys. It was wonderful that each of our characters has a unique skill set, developed over the course of the series, which will be vital in the cause to defeat Erawan. If even one person fails to play his or her part, the world is doomed. I personally have not read the novellas, but I enjoyed the "new" characters who made an appearance and who also must do their part.
Manon's story. Once again, as in Queen of Shadows I found myself more engaged with Manon's chapters than with Aelin's, at least until the ending. It is noticeable that Manon's arc mirrors Aelin's. Both start the series as cocksure employees of a leader whose moral bankruptcy does not sit well with our heroines. A crisis ensues causing a break with said leader, a confrontation which leaves our heroines in a pretty dark place. Both must now accept their heritage in order to claim their birthrights to aid the cause of freedom. I really look forward to where Manon's journey takes her, although I can't help wishing she'd had as much page space to develop her character as Aelin.
The increase in scope. In Empire of Storms we learn just how long the confrontation between Team Terrasen and Erawan has been brewing and how much has already been sacrificed. The potential cost of the war is also laid out, and I have even more love for Aelin now. I can't wait to see how it plays out in the final book.
Setup for final book. I really liked loved Maas has set the pieces for the final book. Each character is faced with a task or a role to play and each must perform to have a hope of defeating Erawan. It's clear that the cost will be high. She has achieved a wonderful balance between bringing existing plotlines to fruition while leaving a great deal of possibilities.
The narration. I picked up Empire of Storms in audiobook format specifically for Elizabeth Evans' narration. She brings exactly the right amount of sass to Aelin, and her Manon voice is pitch perfect, too. I would recommend this format.
What I didn't like
Some modern phrasings. Occasionally, Maas will use some modern phrases in her writing, such as "haul ass." While this probably fits in well with our sassy, modern heroine, the style of the novel is still epic fantasy and such expressions really, really bugged me. Each time they threw me out of the story. You may not have the same experience.
The number of romantic pairings. Please don't misunderstand me. I LOVED the individual pairings in the series. They were beautifully developed, with each partner both giving and gaining something from the relationship. What did frustrate me though was that almost every character seemed to be paired off in some way. It came across as a little too neat for me. Of course maybe the gods have put a perfect partner in each of their paths to make up for the hardships and pain they must endure!
Despite these minor quibbles I loved Empire of Storms and gave it five stars out of five.
Speculation on the sixth book
I liked that the story could still go in many different ways in this last book. Maas could opt for a happy ending or it could be bittersweet. In any case, I'm calling it now; Lysandra and Dorian won't make it out alive :o( The tasks ahead of them are simply too dangerous. That is only my speculation though and I would be happy to be proven wrong. Let me know what you think in the comments.
Good morning. This is going to be a fairly brief roundup this week – I don't have a great deal to talk about!
One book I finished this week was The Bronze Key, the third in Holly Black and Cassandra Clare's Magisterium series. The Magisterium series owes a lot to Harry Potter, set as it is in a magic school, following a protagonist linked to the Enemy of Death. This third outing sees our heroes trying to identify a spy in their midst all while keeping secret Cal's connection to Constantine Madden. The Bronze Key is another solid outing in the series and I enjoyed it very much. While it doesn't have Rowling's wit, charm or gorgeous worldbuilding, I do like the depth that Black and Clare have given to their characters. It's series I will certainly follow to the end.
I gave The Bronze Key four stars out of five.
I'm currently reading Sarah J. Maas' Empire of Storms, the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series and am loving it so far. It's funny to see on my GoodReads news feed how many of my GoodReads friends are currently reading this book! Expect more thoughts when I finish it.
This week saw rumours that the great Dame Angela Lansbury (she of Murder, She Wrote and Mrs Potts in Beauty and the Beast) had joined the cast of Game of Thrones for season 7. That could have been great – I could imagine some really wonderful scenes between her and Dame Diana Rigg. However, the rumour was recently debunked. Ah well. Jim Broadbent does seem to be confirmed though – maybe someone from the Citadel?
Today was the unveiling of the latest iPhone and Apple Watch. Other than watching Tim Cook do Carpool Karaoke, I wasn't particularly excited about any of the news. I'm perfectly happy with my iPhone 6. The new wireless AirPods could have been cool until I saw they were priced at $219 CAD. I'll stick with my Bluetooth streamer for my hearing aids and my EarPods for when I'm in bed!
That's all I have for today! Have a good weekend.
Good morning. This week I'm going to do something different. Quite honestly, none of the books I've read over the last couple of weeks has inspired me enough to write a full book review for a post, so I'm going to do the Olympics book tag. Thanks to RiverMoose Books for bringing it to my attention.
Ancient Greece: the book that started it all for you.
As a child I was always reading. Like many British kids I grew up with Enid Blyton – I loved the Famous Five, the Secret Seven and the St Clare's boarding school series. I'm not sure how well known they are in North America. I can also remember at school on Friday afternoons it was story time and the teacher used to read the Three Investigators stories. I loved those and read a lot more of them on my own.
The first book that I can remember being totally and utterly sucked into though was the classic Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was around eleven at that time and I just couldn't put that one down. This has led to a lifelong love of fantasy literature.
Opening Ceremony: a series that you love that has a lot of excitement and fanfare surrounding it.
For this one I'm going to pick Marissa Meyer's The Lunar Chronicles. This is such an awesome series and there is usually a lot of hype around a new release. The books easily live up to the excitement though. It does remind me of a regular discussion I had with my parents. Every time I mentioned Harry Potter they'd react by saying "bah, it's all hype." No matter how often I tried to convince them that the hype was well justified, it happened every time. That is until I gave them a Kindle and access to my Kindle library and Dad actually started reading Potter…
Gymnastics: a book full of twists and flips.
My choice for this category is one that perhaps not many of you will have read yet. I'm going to go with Caraval by Stephanie Garber. I was lucky enough to get an Advanced Reader Copy at BEA this year and it's definitely one of my top reads of 2016. The world Garber has created is breathtaking and the ground is forever shifting from under our protagonist's feet. I really can't wait til January when you all can read this and share your thoughts.
Wrestling: a book that you keep picking up and putting back down.
For me this has to be Red Rising and the rest of the popular trilogy by Pierce Brown. I know, many people love this, but I have been unable to get into it despite a couple of attempts. Sorry.
Track & Field: a book made up of a lot of parts.
It took me a little time to come up with an entry for this category. In the end though I'm going to go with A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. For those of you unaware of the history, Robert Jordan sadly passed away before completing his Wheel of Time series and Sanderson was tapped to complete it. As they say, "the story grew in the telling," and at the time Sanderson picked up the baton, the series had a huge, unwieldy cast, massive scope, a shedful of prophesies to be fulfilled and a metric tonne of plotlines to be resolved. It took him three books, but in the end Sanderson crafted an ending out of these parts worthy of its Creator.
Weightlifting: a book you have trouble picking up due to its size.
OK, I have nothing for this one. I'm a hardy reader – big books don't scare me!
Archery: a book that missed the mark for you.
For this one I'm going to go with Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, the Austen Project's retelling of Pride and Prejudice. From the initial preview I'd been cautiously optimistic. Sadly though, the book itself didn't measure up to my hopes. While it had many positive aspects, I felt that Sittenfeld had not remained true to Austen's much loved characters. This led to my giving this book the lowest GoodReads rating of a book this year.
Badminton: a lesser-known but equally amazing read.
Here I'm going to pick The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson. This novel focuses on the lives of the inhabitants of a small English village in the leadup to the First World War. The social history is fascinating, the characters are interesting and very well written and the plotline is very touching. An excellent read.
Rowing: a book with an awesome team of characters.
In this category I'm going to nominate The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare. This series has one of the most powerful love triangles I've ever read in YA, and the whole intricate relationship between Will, Tess and Jem is just so beautifully written. And dang it, that ending to Clockwork Princess. <sniff>
An honourable mention to The Lunar Chronicles for the awesome female characters and their teamwork.
Diving: a book that you easily jumped right into.
Court of Fives by Kate Elliott is the book that fits this category for me. When I picked it up, I was in the middle of a really bad reading slump and the worldbuilding and the characters still drew me in immediately. The sequel, The Poisoned Blade, is high up on my TBR.
Closing Ceremony: a book/series with a bittersweet ending
For me, you can't get much more bittersweet than the ending of The Lord of the Rings. The whole idea of Frodo's having gone on that journey to save the Shire, but being so damaged by it that he cannot enjoy the peace he won with so much struggle is heartbreaking. The whole scene at the Grey Havens where the Fellowship breaks for the final time gets me right in the feels each time.
This seems a good point to express my concern about the ending of A Song of Ice and Fire. George R.R. Martin has gone on record to state that the ending he has planned is "bittersweet." Knowing Martin, that means I'll need to buy at least 10 boxes of tissues before reading A Dream of Spring.
Let me know in the comments if you agree with my choices!
Good morning! I've a lot to cover in this post vacation/hospitalisation reading roundup, so let's get on with it, shall we?
Cold Fire by Kate Elliott
Series: The Spiritwalker Trilogy #2
Format: eBook
Narrator: Luke Daniels, Tavia Gilbert, William DeMeritt
Pages: 672 pages
Genres: Fantasy
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The first book I read was Kate Elliott's Cold Fire, the second in her Spiritwalker trilogy, a young adult fantasy series. I admit I really struggled with this book. It is the middle book in the trilogy and I really felt that. I liked the characters and the world and the dilemmas our protagonist had to navigate were interesting. The whole answer a question with a question scenario was wonderfully done. However, with no resolutions I still really had to force myself to complete this book, and I think it will be a while before I attempt book three. I gave Cold Fire three stars out of five.
Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan
Format: eBook
Pages: 176 pages
Genres: Contemporary Fantasy
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Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan pretty much does what it says on the tin. It is a slim companion volume to Riordan's Magnus Chase series based on Norse mythology and provides a succinct and witty guide to the Norse pantheon. If you're familiar with Riordan's style, this is more of the same. Personally I'm not as familiar with Norse mythology as say Greco-Roman so this was a very useful, very quick read. Hotel Valhalla would be a great addition to your Riordon collection. I gave it four stars out of five.
Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray
Series: Firebird #2
Also in this series: 1000 Pieces of You
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Length: 10 hours and 51 minutes
Genres: Contemporary Fantasy
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Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray is probably the favourite of my holiday reads. It's the second in Gray's Firebird young adult fantasy series involving alternate dimensions. Book two involves our protagonist, Marguerite, on a hunt across the dimensions to rescue fragments of her boyfriend's soul, all while avoiding the traps of the evil Triad corporation. I've read quite a few books by Ms Gray now, and this one really confirms for me Gray as a very strong, solid storyteller. The concept, worldbuilding, characters and pacing were all first class. I listened to Ten Thousand Skies Above You in audiobook format, which was perfectly narrated by Tavia Gilbert. I am very much looking forward to the conclusion of this series in November, especially given the cliffhanger. I gave Ten Thousand Skies Above You five stars out of five.
Hunted by Kevin Hearne
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Luke Daniels
Length: 9 hours and 52 minutes
Genres: Contemporary Fantasy
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Currently, I'm listening to Hunted, the sixth book in Kevin Hearn's Iron Druid series, following druid Atticus O'Sullivan and his hound Oberon as they navigate the modern age and the mixed pantheons of our world. These books are a heck of a lot of fun, and I always choose to listen to them in audiobook format thanks to Luke Daniels' excellent narration. You know a book is good when the author describes a meal – or in this case Oberon's unfiltered enthusiasm for ribs – and you just have to go out and order some. I've not yet finished the book, so not yet rated it but I am anticipating a high rating.
Underground Airlines by Ben Winters
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: William DeMeritt
Length: 9 hours and 28 minutes
Genres: Alternate History
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The final book I read on vacation – I've not quite finished it yet – is Ben Winters' Underground Airlines, an alternative history novel in which slavery still exists In some states in the modern US. It follows a black bounty hunter searching for an escaped slave. So far I'm really enjoying this. I grew up a white woman in small town Scotland, so racial tensions are not something that were really familiar to me. I'm listening to the book in audiobook format, narrated by William DeMeritt and the audio format works really well for the story. I look forward to continuing it.
Upcoming releases in September
As usual, September is a pretty hectic month in terms of book releases. Here are the ones about which I'm most excited.
Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas. This is the fifth novel in the Throne of Glass series and it my most anticipated release of September. Throne of Glass is a young adult fantasy series and it is so, so good. It's interesting; I've really not seen a great deal of publicity/spoilers/reviews for this so far. I guess at this point the series stands up on its own. I'm certainly looking forward to getting my hands on it. Empire of Storms is released on September 6th.
Next up, we have The Swan Riders by Erin Bow. This is the sequel to The Scorpion Rules, which I very much enjoyed. The ending to book one was a real game changer, so I am excited to see how things develop in book two. The Swan Riders is available for purchase from September 20th.
Scott Lynch's continuation in his Gentlemen Bastards series, the Thorn of Emberlain, was scheduled for release on September 21st, but I read that it has been postponed to a 2017 release date. I'll admit I'm not too surprised. There had been no marketing or any other news in the last few weeks and the date has been postponed several times already. I am disappointed – these are very very good stories – but I'm OK to wait if that's what Mr Lynch needs to prepare the release properly. I look forward to reading it next year.
On September 27th we have the release of Like a River Glorious, the second book in Rae Carson's Gold Seer trilogy. This is a young adult historical novel (with a dash of fantasy) set in the gold rush era. The first book was excellent and I am very excited to read book two.
Also on September 27th we can pick up Leigh Bardugo's The Crooked Kingdom, her sequel to Six of Crows. I really love the world Bardugo has created and the characters who inhabit it, so I'm highly anticipating this release. I got a small sampler at BEA this year, but I'm waiting until I can read the whole thing.
That's about all I have for this week. Let me know in the comments which of these releases you're most excited for.
As I mentioned in a recent blog post, I spent a couple of days in hospital being treated for a skin infection. I'm back at home now, and although I have not been doing a great deal of reading, what I have been doing is watching a whole lot of movies.
Chariots of Fire. I'm not certain if I had seen this before, but I had a real hankering to watch the Oscar winning movie about two very different British Olympian hopefuls in the 1924 Paris Olympics. This film was sheer perfection, from the casting to the script to the cinematography to the music. I loved every moment of it, from the opening scene with the runners running along the beach to Vangelis' stirring musical theme to the heart lifting final race. I definitely have visions like Mr Bean at the 2012 London Olympics of running down that beach with the athletes. Go watch this movie. Now.
A Walk in the Woods. The second movie I watched was A Walk in the Woods, an adaptation of Bill Bryson's travelogue about hiking the Appalachian trail, starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. This got pretty mixed reviews in the cinema, so I was happy to wait to watch it at home. I've read quite a bit of Bryson's travelogues and usually find them very witty and insightful. I thought Redford did a great job of bringing across Bryson's humour, and it was fun to see Emma Thompson as his English wife. The scenery was wonderful to look at even on the small screen. However, I did have a problem with Nolte's character. I'm not certain if it was how it was written, directed or acted, or a combination of all three, but the character turned me off completely far more than the original character in the book, which I have naturally, read. This is despite a few sweet moments between his and Redford's characters. I wouldn't rush to pay $14 dollars to see this one, but certainly worth checking out free on Netflix if you've nothing else to do of an evening.
Wild. This is the adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's travelogue about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and stars Reece Witherspoon, who was nominated for an Academy Award for the role. You may see somewhat of a theme here. I guess I was missing my running and walking more than I realised during my vacation and hospital stay! Anyway, Wild is another excellent movie. I loved the character development the scenery and the performances, and it deserved all the accolades it earned. This is another one to check out.
The Third Man. This is Carol Reed's murder mystery set in post-war Vienna and stars Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten. Having spent time in Vienna myself I really enjoyed seeing a movie set there, even if it was a very much dishevelled version of the city I love. Having said that, the film itself did leave me cold. The more I learned of Harry Lime's character, the less I was invested in finding out what happened to him, despite Holly's obvious affection for his friend. By half way through the movie I was ready for Holly to take Major Calloway's advice and to get the heck out of Dodge, so it was a struggle for me to finish the movie. However, I can't fault the acting, script or direction. It wasn't my cup of tea, but I know many people have loved this movie, so your milage may vary.
Spectre. Daniel Craig's fourth outing as James Bond, 007. This is definitely not the strongest Craig Bond movie, especially coming after the wonderful Skyfall as it does. Craig turns in a good performance as do the other actors, the stunts and special effects are breathtaking but for me the pacing was a real problem here. Lengthwise it comes in as an average Bond movie, but it felt much, much longer. It's difficult for me to pinpoint exactly where the issue was – perhaps there were too many plotlines going on, or perhaps the peaceful interludes between action sequences dragged on too long, but for me it was definitely not the greatest Bond film. I do hope Craig comes back to do one more, but sadly that's looking less and less likely. Maybe I can just pretend he went out with a bang in Skyfall?
Rain Man. This is another classic movie starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise about a road trip taken by an LA businessman and his autistic brother. Again this is a classic for a reason. The script, performances and character development are all wonderfully portrayed. Much is made of Hoffman's performance as the autistic Raymond, and rightly so, but to my mind Cruise delivers an equally strong and nuanced performance. Now, I'm not the greatest of Tom Cruise fans, but I can very much appreciate how he slowly developed his character from a greedy businessman focussed on money to wanting to do the best for his brother. The scene towards the end where Charlie finally accepts that he cannot provide the care that Raymond clearly needs and yet still wants to have a relationship with him is beautifully acted. Another must-see movie.
So those are the movies I watched during my recovery. Do you agree with my thoughts? Let me know in the comments!
Good morning. First of all, apologies to my regular book review readers. This blog post is somewhat off topic, but I felt I wanted to write about it. Feel free to skip it or pass on to someone who may find it interesting. I will recommence regular book reviews shortly, I promise!
I'm not sure if I've mentioned it on this blog or not, but I have a condition called lymphedema which means that my lymphatic system isn't great about moving the lymph fluid around my body. This means that without management, it collects in my lower extremities leading to swollen, uncomfortable feet and legs. Normally this is well managed by my compression stockings. The other issue with lymphedema is the risk of cellulitis infection. The lymph fluid is extremely protein rich, so it is basically an all you can eat buffet for bacteria. If one gets in, it invites all its friends and the infection can go very bad very quickly. That is what happened to me after my vacation. I got an infection that sent me to the hospital for a couple of days for IV antibiotics. Fortunately, I reacted quickly this time and was able to get treatment before it got too bad.
The lessons I took from that is that vacation is not an excuse to neglect basic skincare, which is a cornerstone of lymphedema management. My infection was probably due to a whole combination of things; rushed skincare, long periods spent travelling without getting up to move around, poor maintenance of my compression garments. In other words, I need to be more aware of the basic requirements of living with lymphedema and speak out to ensure they are being met. Lesson learned.
It got me thinking though. What words of advice would I have for someone newly diagnosed with lymphedema, perhaps someone younger and more active?
First of all, I would explain that I am not an expert, simply a fellow traveller perhaps a few miles further along the road. The tips and techniques I have picked up have worked for me, but they may not be be appropriate for every situation. When in doubt consult with your lymphedema support team.
Secondly, lymphedema is a scary diagnosis to hear. It cannot be denied; managing lymphedema takes hard work, commitment and lifestyle changes, none of which are easy. However, with the right professional support and attitude it is very possible to keep on top of the condition. If I can do it, anyone can.
Build your support team. My doctor was able to refer me to the extremely knowledgable and passionate Dr Anna Towers and the amazing lymphdema therapist Lina Desmenins. These are both wonderful women whom I am privileged to have in my corner. I understand that it is not always easy to be put in touch with the appropriate resources. Here in Quebec the Lymphedema Association of Quebec acts as an invaluable resource point for patients and practitioners dealing with lymphedema. I imagine there is a similar organisation in each province/state. That would probably be an excellent place to start.
Put together your tool set. Lina likes to refer to the various techniques for lymphedema management as tools in a toolset. I find that a very positive way of looking at it. As tools, they put you in control; they can be used as appropriate to manage your lymphedema. Together, you and your lymphdema professional will put together a tool set which is apppropriate for your particular situation. You will almost certainly be introduced to compression bandaging, compression garments and basic skincare, which are the cornerstones of lymphedema management. Others include manual lymphatic drainage, weight control and exercise. I am certain there are others, of which I'm not aware as they were perhaps not the most appropriate tools for my situation. Now, I won't pretend that the tools are always easy or fun to use, but they are effective and they do their job. I don't think anybody really enjoys compression bandaging. Your lymphedema specialist will also provide guidance as to which tool is most appropriate for the situation. I know on several occasions, I've followed up with Lina asking exactly that question and always received invaluable support and advice.
There will be setbacks. See; above. I can also remember being in tears in Lina's office at the thought of having to continue bandaging for a few more weeks in a hot Montreal summer. With Lina's support I got through it and continued to reduce the fluid in my legs considerably. Lymphedema management isn't a slow straight line of improvement. It's more like a series of peaks and troughs, hopefully always heading in a positive direction. It's best to be prepared for that.
Find something to motivate you. For me, exercise was an important tool in my toolset, especially walking, something I didn't generally enjoy. I invested in a pedometer (a FitBit to be precise) and I found that was a great motivator for me. At first I really struggled with it. Even hitting 5000 steps a day was a challenge at the beginning. The recommended 10,000 steps a day seemed very difficult to achieve. Nowadays, most days when I'm not working I can easily do 10,000 steps and it's not a problem at all. Seeing the number of steps I could manage increase slowly was a real motivator for me.
These days I jog as well as run. I have been working through the Couch to 5K plan which takes you from being a couch potato (me, to a T) to being able to tackle a 5K run. It builds you up over 9 weeks with walking/jogging intervals starting at jogging for 30 seconds until you're jogging for 30 minutes straight. I found this a fantastic program, although that jump from 8 minutes jogging to 20 minutes jogging in week 5 is a real hurdle! Do I enjoy jogging? No. Is it a struggle? Yes. Am I fast? Heck no – a tortoise could overtake me. But I can take real pleasure with Chariots of Fire playing in my ears pretending that I'm running along that beach with all those Olympian hopefuls from the movie. I can also take great satisfaction in seeing that this week I ran for 25 minutes whereas last week I struggled with 20 and several weeks ago five minutes was a challenge.
One of the things I regret most about my lymphedema is not being able to wear cute shoes. So when I was finally able to move from compression bandaging to compression garments I hunted around until I found a cute pair that would work with my feet:
I was so happy to find them!
Take pride in your achievements. Living with lymphedema is not easy, so when you achieve something, own it. I am very proud of the circumference reduction I've achieved in my legs. It's taken a lot of work, but I am very happy with the result. Earlier this year, I also completed my very first 5K fun run. OK, it was more of a 5K power walk, but I did it and I have the participant's medal to prove it. It is so important to value these moments to get you through the tougher times of lymphedema management.
I think that's about all I have to share on this subject. I hope you've found it useful. If you have any comments or questions, let me know in the comments. Thanks for listening!
Good morning and welcome to another reading roundup.
This week I finished Naomi Novik's League of Dragons, the last in the Temeraire series. As I mentioned in my last reading roundup, I skipped the intermediate seven books of the series and relied on Tor.com's reread. That wasn't such a great idea in hindsight. While there was a lot to love about the book – especially the narration (Simon Vance, people!) – I expect some of the emotional punches passed me by. I did very much enjoy the whole theme of draconic rights and Temeraire's commitment to improving his kind's lot in life. What did irk me though was the sudden switch in goals. It seemed that every time our protagonists came near to achieving their goals, the posts were moved and they were sent off on another errand. It did all come together in the end, but it did bother me at the time.
I gave League of Dragons three and a half stars out of five.
My library hold of Zen Cho's Sorcerer to the Crown came through earlier and I'm enjoying it very much indeed – much more than I had anticipated. I would place it in the genre of fantasy of manners in that it has a fantastical element but takes place in an Austen-style Regency setting. This is a subgenre I definitely want to read more of. Austen it is not, but the style is reminiscent of that era and I'm loving the characters. The fact that our protagonists are a man of colour and a woman adds a fascinating aspect to the novel. I'm about half way through, so expect a full review at some point.
Onto some housekeeping; my husband and I are setting off on vacation so I will be taking a short break from blogging. Expect more reviews and roundups when I return!
Like many bookworms, I'm sure, planning my vacation reading list takes as much work as packing clothes! At least with a Kindle, I'm not limited by bulk of how many books and audiobooks I can take.
For this summer trip, I'm planning on some light fare, nothing to heavy. We are travelling by train, so a perfect time to catch up on reading. I'm planning on following up with the Iron Druid series by Kevin Hearne. As of now, I've read five of the currently published eight books. The reason I've not finished the series yet is because they are absolutely wonderful – the audiobook is awesome – and I've been saving them for an appropriate time. The characters and the humour are just perfect. Now seems like a good time to catch up. This is a series I'd definitely recommend in audiobook format. Do yourselves a favour and check it out.
While we're away Rick Riordan's Hotel Valhalla – Guide to the Norse Worlds should hit my Kindle download queue. That should also be a nice, light holiday read.
If I'm in the mood for something a bit more meaty, I will continue with Kate Elliott's Cold Fire. I have been enjoying it, but it kept getting pushed to the back of my list by library books that had to be read before being returned.
So I'll catch up with you when I get back. Till then happy reading!
Hachette was kind enough to send me an Advance Reader Copy of Blood for Blood by Ryan Graudin, the sequel to Wolf by Wolf. Thank you so much, guys! I was super excited to receive it as it was one of my most anticipated reads of 2016 and it did not disappoint in the least. Blood for Blood is the second book in an alternate history young adult series set in a world in which the Hitler and the Nazis won World War II. Our protagonist is a young Jewish death camp survivor with the ability to shape shift. The series consists of the two main novels, Wolf by Wolf and Blood for Blood as well as the prequel novella Iron to Iron.
The story starts immediately after the cliffhanger ending of Wolf by Wolf and expands the points of view to three. It continues the quest Yael was assigned in Wolf by Wolf and deals with the fallout of the events and discoveries of the book.
What I liked
The world. Once again I was completely drawn into the alternate history that Graudin has created. The world felt so real and fleshed out I could easily imagine our characters trying to navigate it. Once again, I found myself hearing the story in the voice of Christa Lewis, the narrator of Wolf by Wolf. I certainly intend to purchase the audiobook as soon as it is available in November. What was also nicely done was the way in which the world was impacted by the actions of our protagonists. The world has changed by what they achieved. I really hope we get to see more of it through short stories.
Character journeys. I really loved the journeys that all of our main characters go on. Each of our main three characters has a different journey and they were all beautifully developed. Instead of the single flashbacks to Yael's life as in Wolf by Wolf, we are shown specific moments in the past experienced in unique ways by each of our three point of view characters. This serves to show where each of them is coming from, as well as to contrast their attitudes. While I did prefer the Yael flashbacks from Wolf by Wolf, tied thematically as they were with the wolf tattoos, the flashbacks in Blood for Blood did serve their purpose to give some understanding of the characters' motivations. I very much disliked a certain character, but his actions were both logical and understandable.
Themes. I studied German at university and one of the books we studied was Erzählte Zeit, a collection of short stories written by Germans immediately after World War II as they attempted to come to terms with the horror of the Holocaust. These explored some fascinating themes of guilt and loss and I really enjoyed seeing similar themes explored in Blood for Blood.
Identity. Identity was another strong theme explored in the novel. The characters are constantly asking themselves what it means to be a death camp survivor, or Jewish, or a Third Reich poster boy, or a loyal citizen of the Reich or son or brother. They are constantly re-evaluating this as they progress through the narrative – beautifully done. I'm assuming this is where the title comes from.
What I didn't like
The only minor quibble I had was that I didn't quite buy the logic of what they were trying to do. I would have liked a bit more background into why they expected achieving their goal to have the effect it did. Sorry, I can't say too much more without being too spoilery.
Blood for Blood is a fantastic end to a great duology. My only regret is that the series is now finished. Can we have some more short stories please?!? I gave Blood for Blood five stars out of five.
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I've just looked at the Warehouse Express website and they have the A900 & A850 body only at a "new low price". From what I can see no other Sony models or lenses are discounted in this way.
The A850 (body only) was £1689 for a long time before getting a recent marked increasing in price (due to the exchange rate?) but is now on sale at £1499.
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I am sure that you don't want to spend your hard earned money on an updated website that is really no better than the old version and maybe even alienates your customers in the process.
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- Audio pollution: Delete the above – this has to be one of the most annoying features of websites. If you feel that you must have a video or an audio file play automatically when a visitor arrives at your website, then at the very least have an obvious off button. Better yet, don't do it.
- Visual pollution: Websites that are confusing, too busy, with lots of pop-ups and different colours, waste your visitor's time. Make it easy for consumers to find the information they need by having a good layout and great navigation.
- Not tracking site activity: It's all about traffic and if you are not monitoring visitor behaviour – where they are coming from and how they interact with your website, you are leaving money on the table. Install tracking analytics at the design stage.
- Poor content: Boring, confusing and uninformative content that does not engage the consumer or provide the information they are looking for – is self-defeating. Forget the website and stand on the road with a billboard – it might be more effective.
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I know that, that's for my future posts, but I want to do it for all my previous posts and I have about 4k of them so it would be painful to change it manually for all my posts. Is it possible to do this by editing theme files?
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Have been in the good habit of downloading a Nora Roberts trilogy to my iPod before woodsy vacations, in the event of indoor weather, (with no TV or internet!) and I am not disappointed that I took this one along. Several cool rainy days with knitting needles clicking wiled away listening to this trilogy about strong women with special powers and the men they attract, set in what could be any remote coastal town.
I most remember the scene where Nell's estranged husband came to repossess her... you will have to listen to find out.
She is able to speak in so many styles - from formal to quite colloquial. She makes it easy to know which character is speaking at the moment.
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Looking forward to another period of unobligated and unconstructed time where I can turn on the narration, fairly uninterrupted, and live another of Nora's trilogies.
I am not a lover of romance novels but I am loving the Cousins O'dwyer series so I decided to try the three sister trilogy. Big mistake! I have no intentions of listening to parts two and three because part one was awful. The story was dull and cliche but worse than that was the reader. Listening to Sandra Burr read is like listening to a preschool teacher reading to a group of two year olds. I gave up on this series mainly because of her voice. I'm turning these back in for my credits. Too bad I can't get back the time I wasted listening to this awful book. I would probably still recommend Nora Roberts later novels for those who like romance but if Sandra Burr is the reader you might want to either skip that one or get the paperback.
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yes i would recommend this book. i love the mix of magic, friends & love. great story with a happy ending yet open for another story.
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Read this book years ago, but really enjoyed listening to it this time. Some would say it's typical Nora Roberts following a basic pattern & they'd be right. But that's what I like about Nora. The paranormal storyline is something I don't believe in but this is fiction. I'm glad I read it again. Sandra Burr does a great job narrating.
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I love Zack Todd. He is a wonderful combination of romance novel male spiced with a sense of humor. Although I do not know if all of Nora's male characters are as well constructed, I plan to spend some time finding out about the ones in this trilogy.
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I love, love, LOVE Nora Roberts. I have a hard copy of Dance Upon the Air and the others in the Three Sisters Trilogy and I've read them more than once. They are my go-to books when I want some relaxation and familiar entertainment. The literary equivalent of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket.
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The trilogies are all good because it gives you the complexity of knowing that there is another character that is not fully completed in the first book that will be the focus of the second or third book.
Sandra Burr is a great narrator. I always look forward to listening to the books she has narrated. She makes the dialog come alive as though you are watching the book at the movies.
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I liked the story, although without some of the present-day remarks, I would swear this was set in the 50's. Its a bit old fashioned in the wording, so with that being said, the narrator made it 100 times worse. It was hard to get past the horrible narration. She reminds me of my 1st grade teacher reading during story time, but when it came to the "Intimate" moments in the book, it really creaped me out. The storyline itself is good. It is interesting and it did keep my attention when I could actually get past the narrator. I would love to move onto the others in the series, but I don't know if I can waste my credits on a voice that irritates me more than nails on a chalkboard or a nasty nasty smell.
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