More NetGalley tidying up

"Float Plan" is a sweet read, even if I found it a little unrealistic. I also don't know enough about sailing to speak to that part of the plot, although everything seemed realistic there. Worthwhile reading.

A well-written book about how to be more content with what you have, budgeting and making a good life. Soukup distills her blog into her book and it works well. This is on my personal bookshelf as a reread when I need it.

A simple, easy to follow and well-designed how to build your own outdoor furniture. I'll be going back to this for inspiration and hopefully building my own stuff!

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

"What Moves the Dead" is a reimagining of "The Fall of the House of Usher" -- something that I have never read -- but you don't need to have read "Usher" to follow the story. (I would imagine that having read "Usher" gives "Moves" different layers, though.)

T. Kingfisher is one of my absolute must read authors, and usually one of my comfort reads as well (Except for the horror. No rereading those, they're amazing and well-written, just...no.) "Moves" is more unsettling than horrific, it's creepy and atmospheric and very very good. Short, tightly written and a horse that is a horse and not a 'magic horse'.

Another definite recommendation!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

"The Very Secret Society" is a lovely romp of a book. Sweet without being cloying, just the right amount of tension and the perfect amount of romance. I loved this and couldn't put it down once I'd started. Highly recommended!

I received a promotional copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

Okay, so T. Kingfisher is one of my absolute must buy authors. She excels at protagonists that you can identify with -- I'd call it "welp, there is a thing that must be done, so let's do the thing'. No 'chosen ones', usually no prophecies, just adult (usually women) people doing what has to be done with a minimum of fuss. Fantasy settings, or fantastical elements, but everything makes sense within her worlds.

Well plotted, well written and all around good books. Definitely recommended!

Netgalley provided me with a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake

Claws for Suspicion is the third in the Catskill Pet Rescue mystery series by Deborah Blake. It’s a solid cozy and well written. Blake does a good job of subtly giving you enough backstory so that you don’t have to have read the previous two books without weighing down the story.

Kari is a sympathetic heroine, and the situation she’s in is perfectly plausible. I have a soft spot for animals and rescues, so this is right up my alley. I did figure out the twist pretty much off the bat, which is pretty rare for me, but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment.

This is a good, fast read and the solution works without having to make any wild leaps or twist previous events to fit the conclusion. Everything is there if you pay attention.

Supporting characters are well drawn and we’re getting to know the inhabitants of Kari’s world as more books come out. And, speaking as someone who lives in a small town, Blake absolutely nails it!

Recommended for anyone who likes cozies, animals and good reads.

NetGalley provided me with a promotion copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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The Witch's Complete Guide to Self-Care by Theodosia Corinth

This is a fairly standard self-care book, but with a witchy twist to it.

Corinth runs through most of the "pampering" self-care suggestions -- hot baths, meditation, etc. -- and frames suggestions as 'communicating'. This is a neat way to frame her suggestions and I will be trying some of them. I did appreciate the nod to 'not everyone has a bathtub', as I haven't been able to have a comfortable bath in years. (We're moving, so I have hopes for bathing in the new house)

Other suggestions are built around finding a community (or coven), making a comfortable space for yourself and finding which occult tools work for you.

There's nothing terribly earth-shattering or brand new here, but Corinth writes well and I'll be going back over this and trying some things out. The illustrations are lovely and really compliment the book.

I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley, my views are my own.

The Witch's Complete Guide to Self-Care by Theodosia Corinth, Chartwell Books, c2021