Late this week, the page proofs arrived for the next Over Where novel, House of Rough Diamonds. This follows close upon the events in Library of the Sapphire Wind and Aurora Borealis Bridge. All I’ll say for now is that those of you who wanted to see more of the interior of the Library will get your wish!
For those of you unfamiliar with this column, the Friday Fragments lists what I’ve read over the past week. Most of the time I don’t include details of either short fiction (unless part of a book-length collection) or magazines. The Fragments are not meant to be a recommendation list. If you’re interested in a not-at-all-inclusive recommendation list, you can look on my website under Neat Stuff.
Once again, this is not a book review column. It’s just a list with, maybe, a bit of description or a few opinions tossed in. And it’s also a great place to tell me what you’re reading. I love seeing the tapestry of what people choose.
Completed:
Diplomatic Immunity by Lois McMaster Bujold. Audiobook. Miles has a very difficult incident to unravel, especially as no one seems to want to tell him the whole story about anything.
False Scent by Ngaio Marsh. Vivid characters and some nice twists and turns. Her use of “theater people” always rings true.
In Progress:
My Brother’s Keeper by Tim Powers. Nope. You haven’t read this, because it isn’t out yet. I have an advanced copy. Powers moves the secret history of various literary figures to embrace the Bronte sisters and their very difficult brother. So far, creepy and engrossing. If you like this sort of thing, you might want to try his novel The Stress of Her Regard.
Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance by Lois McMaster Bujold. I listened to this one not all that long ago, but am listening as part of my listen to the series in order. The wedding scene made me laugh aloud, repeatedly.
Also:
Proofs for my own House of Rough Diamonds. Look for it in September.