Rambling Readers

Laura Perry

It's me, that small business also known as an author, reminding you once again that I write books that you might like to read. Did you know that I've written a gay romance? It's set among the bull-leaper community in ancient Phaistos, Crete. Can Adelphos forgive himself and open his heart to love once again?

Details: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/leap-a-love-story

#book #books #fiction #novel #bookstodon #GayRomance #HistoricalFiction #QueerFiction

A paperback copy of Leap! A Love Story by Laura Perry standing up in front of a blue background. The book cover features the Minoan Bull Leaper fresco. Surrounding the book is text connected to the book with arrows. The text reads, "gay romance, ancient Minoans, bull leapers, pagan ritual, pining and angst, happy ending."

Julia S.

CAPTIVATING HISTORICAL FANTASY set in an alternate, magical 1930s US stars a barnstorming pilot (and former bootlegger) tasked with unraveling a deadly web of enchantments. Lots of thrills, wit, fascinating Black heroine, and a touch of romance. B PLUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-improvisers-nicole-glover/1144822121?ean=9780063293595

@bookstodon

#book #Books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookstodon #fiction #novel #novels #fantasy #mystery #mysteries #alternatehistory #Blackwriters #Blackwomenwriters

Laura Perry

I'm a writer, which amounts to being a small business owner attempting to make a (meager) living off my writing. So once a week, I share one of my books in case it might resonate with some of you.

The Last Priestess of Malia is historical fiction: The people of Crete fight to save their culture and their values from the onslaught of foreign conquerors. I'll be honest, it's not light reading. But I think it's relevant for our times, perhaps painfully so.

Details and content warnings here: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/the-last-priestess-of-malia

#book #books #bookstodon #fiction #HistoricalFiction #Minoan #AncientCrete #QueerFiction #lgbtqia

A paperback copy of The Last Priestess of Malia by Laura Perry, standing upright in the middle of the image. The book cover includes a picture of a Minoan priestess standing outdoors with a temple in the distance. Surrounding the book is text connected to the book by arrows. The text reads, "Ancient Minoans, Historical Fiction, Matriarchal Culture, Pagan Rituals, Powerful Priestesses, Culture Clash, Sorry, No Happy Ending "You've Been Warned)."

Mathzy

Just finished my first book of the year. I know it's mid-February but this was a bit of an 850-page epic. Been meaning to read this for at least a decade.

This was a great read - written in the style of mid-19th century novels, and with enough wit and playfulness to keep me fully engaged for the full length.

#Book #Reading #Books #JonathanStrangeAndMrNorrell #SusannaClarke #Novel

We have the cover of 'Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. It contains a dark grey background showing flying books against a night sky. There is an oval shaped mirror in the middle with copper-coloured glass. In this, the title is shown. A cannonball flies through the mirror at the bottom followed by a tall ship and the sea. The author's name is at the bottom.

Kai Kupferschmidt

Roses are red,
but never #blue,
if you’re wondering why,
this #book is for you!

https://bookshop.org/p/books/blue-in-search-of-nature-s-rarest-color-kai-kupferschmidt/14821275

Covers of different editions of the book “Blue” by Kai Kupferschmidt including in German, Italian and Korean

Laura Perry

I'm a writer, which is a kind of small business, I suppose. So even though I find this awkward and uncomfortable, I am once again reminding you that I write books that you might like to read. Up today, Labrys & Horns, the "starter pack" for Ariadne's Tribe style inclusive Minoan spirituality. Find the details here: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/labrys-and-horns

#book #bookstodon #pagan #paganism #polytheism #Minoan

A paperback copy of Labrys & Horns: An Introduction to Modern Minoan Paganism by Laura Perry, on a sparkling golden sand background. The book is surrounded by text that is connected to the book with arrows. The text reads, "Minoan deities, inclusive spirituality, rituals, make an altar, devotionals, sacred calendar."

The Wee Writing Lassie

21 out of 300 - https://weewritinglassie.home.blog/2025/01/26/the-wee-writing-lassies-300-books-in-a-year-book-21/ #BooksMakeGreatGifts #book #booklover #bookspotlight #goodreads

Gersande La Flèche

I'm looking for #book recs featuring bisexual main characters. Any ideas?

Genre is not too important for me, though I worry that people will only have YA suggestions for me and YA is ... not my favourite.

#books

UniversityofGroningenLibrary

New in our electronic #collection

➡️ Talent management in higher #education

🔗 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/90844

This short #OpenAccess #book aims to present an overview of empirical #research on Talent Management, and offers an integrated model that addresses the full nature and scope of TM in practice.

#HigherEd #academia #management

book cover 'Talent Management in Higher Education'

Laura Perry

I dislike self-promo, but this is the shape of the world today, and I'm doing my best to make a (meager) living with my writing. So I am once again reminding you that I write books that you might like to read. Up today, Ariadne's Thread, all about inclusive Minoan spirituality for the modern world. Details here: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/ariadnes-thread

#book #books #bookstodon #pagan #paganism #polytheism #inclusive #Minoan

A paperback copy of Ariadne's Thread by Laura Perry standing in the center of the image. Over the book is the text "Inclusive Minoan Spirituality." Surrounding the book are short bits of text connected to the book by arrows. The short bits of text read, "seasonal rituals, Minoan culture, rites of passage, goddesses and gods, sacred sites."

The Wee Writing Lassie

Any Romance in the offing? #ballet #book #Scotland #ThursdayThoughts

http://weewritinglassie.home.blog/2025/02/06/the-wee-writing-lassie-and-ailish-sinclair-present-meet-ariel-question-6-any-romance-in-the-offing/

Kyra Davis Lurie

I’m looking for other black #authors who have a #book coming out later this year. If that’s you (or there’s a book by a black author you’re looking forward to) post your B&N preorder link in my comments. I’ll promote it tomorrow on my socials/Substack (We’ll do Bookshop later)

Consider this my own, personal #DEI programming

Here’s mine:
( #bookstodon #BlackMastodon #BlackFedi #authors #BlackHistoryMonth )

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-great-mann-kyra-davis-lurie/1146247874?ean=9780593800867