Friday Reads 11/13/2026

Well, it's Friday. I'm ready for this week to end. It's been an expensive week. And I've slept poorly the last two nights. One was a migraine, and the other was a dog crying for no apparent reason. I have managed to drag myself to work, but I was near useless both mornings. Yay for caffeine!

Let's talk about reading plans.

Fatal Remedies by Donna Leon - I literally have 13 pages of this book left. I fully plan to finish it either today or tomorrow. Woohoo!

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig - There are about 100 pages left in this one. I don't know if I will have much reading time this weekend, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Bodies of Magic by Freya Marske - I am at the 90% mark. I am sure I will finish this one this weekend. I have not read a book by this author before. I have one; I just haven't read it. This has been surprising to me on several fronts. She has a lot to say about the medical profession and its culture. The author is Australian, and I am not sure what their medical system is like, but her commentary is very relevant to the U.S. medical system.

Crazywater: Native Voices on Addiction and Recovery by Brian Maracle - Once I finish Bodies of Magic, this will be my next audiobook. This is the same guy that wrote Back on the Rez which I read a few months ago. This was originally published in 1994. I'm not sure why we are getting re-prints of his work now, but they are pretty good, so I'm not too mad.

Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo by Janet Evanovich - My library copy finally came in today! When I finish Fatal Remedies, this will be next. I'm excited!

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice - I really should read this one next. It's the only one left on my November TBR that fulfills an r/Fantasy Bingo prompt. I'm trying to get that wrapped up so I can concentrate on HRCYED. This meets the challenge to read a book published in the 1970s. I will have to find a different copy, though. I have a hardcover bind-up of the first 3 books in the series. It is very heavy. Oh hey! The library website says there is a copy on the floor below mine. That was easy.

I really don't foresee a lot of reading time this weekend. As I have said, we are heading into the busy season for performers. Tonight is Nerd Nite, so there is no reading time, although we will be spending time with books. Tomorrow is game night. No reading time happening then. Sunday afternoon, I have 3 rehearsals. I have time in the morning, but I also have chores. Monday, I have a nail appointment, then a work meeting, then the junk removers are coming to empty out our garage. There might be a little break before another rehearsal in the evening. Then, it's back to the gristmill.

I'm pretty excited about these books, so I hope I can find some time to make good progress.