For the book ask - 6, 12, 13, 18!
6 - Any new favorite authors?
Ursula K. Le Guin! Can't believe I hadn't read anything of hers before this year.
Terry Pratchett - had read just one Discworld book before (Mort), and the handful more I read this year really cemented him as a favorite! They're each such a unique treat and his sense of humor really works for me.
12 - Did any book inspire you to create?
Many!! Wind and Truth, Queen of Shadows, Wizard of Earthsea, and Mad Ship are the ones I actually got to - there are more in the works from The Goblin Emperor, Ship of Destiny, and Temeraire <3
13 - How would you summarize your reading choices for this year?
Zero discernable theme really, just tried to read Good books for Fun and Enjoyment. (and branch out just a little into nonfiction!)
18 - Some books you bought this year
The whole Murderbot series so I could have copies to lend out + reread on demand. happy birthday to me <3
This Earthsea omnibus, with illustrations by Charles Vess - one of the best decisions I made all year tbh
A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (memoir-style historical fantasy.. tragically middling)
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (middle grade fantasy, very charming) (bought mainly because of the gorgeous cover and interior illustrations by Ash Mackenzie)
And, not a novel, but: A Field Guide to Floral Dragons, bought so I could pore over Kin Wald's wonderful art 🙂↕️
end-of-year book asks!









