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Howdy, friends and fellow Bloggers!  As I've been more diligent lately about increasing my practice of blogging, I've realized The Ceaseless Reader Writes' content has become quite copious, and my existing dropdown searches for "Categories" and "Archives" no longer suffice.  To make it easier for readers (and me!) to find posts about specific thoughts, authors, …

A Bit (More) About Me #12

As she does every week, the wonderful & indefatigable Mel B. Cee at Sparks from a Combustible Mind has invited us to share our worlds, so here's an itty-bitty peek into mine.  Thank you, Mel!  Y'all be sure to hop over and check out Mel's incredible blog. Q1: Do you have a favorite kind of …

Thoughts on 2 Books #12

I already posted these reviews on Goodreads, so they're well-burnished.  If y’all’re interested in reading either of the synopses, click the linked title below the image of the book’s cover.  And if you’ve read either of these books, I’d love to hear what you think in my Comments section.  You know, way down yonder at …

Thoughts on 3 Books #12

I already posted these reviews on Goodreads.  If y’all’re interested in reading any of the synopses, just click the linked title below the image of each cover.  And if you’ve read any of these books, I’d love to hear what you think in my Comments section.  Y’know, way down yonder at the bottom. Dead Leprechauns …

Quality Quotes #11

"Sandy shook her head.  'Boys,' she said, and with that single word excused me from all responsibility."  Ann Patchett, in The Dutch House. This trenchant quote damnear caused me to choke when I came across it while eating breakfast this morning.  I was blind to the concept of white male privilege until after I had been …

Piranesi, an Excerpt

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.  I only received a 20-page excerpt, so this isn't posted on Goodreads.  If & when I read the entire book, I'll review it afterward. Thank you to Bloomsbury USA and NetGalley for the free excerpt to review. Only two living occupants, Piranesi and The Other, inhabit a house, which they call …

Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1

Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1  by James Tynion IV, art by Werther Delle'edera and Miquel Muerto.  I rated it 4 of 5 stars, "really liked it", on Goodreads and shelved it there as graphic novel, fiction, & horror.  You can read the official synopsis by clicking the linked title above. Thank you to …

Quality Quotes #10

"The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness."  --Joseph Conrad, from Under Western Eyes My friend and mentor Martha at I'm a Writer, Yes, I Am! inspired me (thank you, Martha dear!) to share this great quote today.  No, the quote's not new, but …

Mourning in America

Hello friends & fellow Bloggers.  I hope y'all're doing well.  There's no denying 2020's been a difficult year, and I suspect things'll get worse before they begin to improve.  Given the news I hear every day, I struggle mightily not to lose my composure. Today, I saw a devastating ad on YouTube that I hope …

Thoughts on 2 Books #11

I already posted these reviews on Goodreads.  If y’all’re interested in reading either of the synopses, click the linked title below the image of the book’s cover.  And if you’ve read either of these books, I’d love to hear what you think in my Comments section.  You know, way down yonder at the bottom. My …