Category Archives: General

Right! Stop that! It’s getting a bit silly!

Posted on July 27, 2024 by smellincoffee

…and a bit suspect, I think. I’m surprised they’re not leading off with the Gorn cliffhanger, buuuuuuut I can see why they thought the fans would get a kick out of this. It’s more Lower Decks style, though….not as if … Continue reading →

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Teesday Toose & Novels New

Posted on July 23, 2024 by smellincoffee

Today’s TTT is our favorite debuts by authors. I’m going to mix them up between new finds and old friends. ‘Why did you disappear, Teresa?’ She gave him an anguished look. ‘My country was suffering. To the Basques there is … Continue reading →

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MOON DAY!

Posted on July 20, 2024 by smellincoffee

On this date, men from Earth, having ventured forth by the power of math and sheer chutzpah, landed on the surface of another cosmic body and stepped foot on the Moon. It’s been fifty-five years but I think that’s still … Continue reading →

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Space Camp Readings

Posted on July 17, 2024 by smellincoffee

Ever since 2021 I’ve set aside a week in July to celebrate human spaceflight, inspired by the lunar landing on July 20, 1969. I just realized it’s the 17th and my TBR pile has nothing spacey in it, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Things I loved About..

Posted on July 16, 2024 by smellincoffee

Today’s topic is “ten things we loved about ________”. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be about a single book or not, but I’m going to cheat and go with a series — specifically, the Harry Potter series. Bur … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Books I’ve Experienced Inside the Covers and Out

Posted on July 8, 2024 by smellincoffee

Today’s TTT is a freebie, sort of: we’re directed to revisit topics from the past. I’m going to go full freebie and highlight Books I’ve Experienced Across Mediums. But first, teases: “But upon the stage of life, while conscience claps, … Continue reading →

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Let me have a country — a Free Country!

Posted on July 4, 2024 by smellincoffee

Happy Independence Day to my fellow Amerikanskis. Please observe the day by breaking petty laws, frustrating bureaucrats, and being otherwise ungovernable. Sic semper tyrannis and all that. That was very serious and dramatic. Here is something with more joy. And … Continue reading →

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Social media: frenemy or foe?

Posted on July 3, 2024 by smellincoffee

Today’s prompt from Long and Short Reviews is “What are your thoughts on social media”, which is an interesting topic for me because I think about it quite a lot and consider myself a minimalist in regards to its use. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Book Covers of 2024 – So Far

Posted on July 2, 2024 by smellincoffee

Today’s TTT is books with our favorite color on the cover, but I don’t have a favorite color, so I’m just going to go with my favorite covers for the year. But first, teases! “This is interesting, meeting you here,” … Continue reading →

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June 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by smellincoffee

Well, 2024 is half gone. My reading this year has been unusual — lots of novels — but quite enjoyable, with a lot of five-star titles. Trying to create my top ten list for the year in December will be … Continue reading →

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