Recent reading and movie-watching

[luzula]

The Warrior's Path, by Catherine M. Wilson (first in a trilogy)

This is sort of a fantasy story (but without magic) about a young girl training as a warrior--and now you're probably picturing something along the lines of Tamora Pierce, but no, this is more domestic and down-to-earth. I thought it would push my buttons, being as it's all about a mentor relationship between two women, but sadly, no. The writing just didn't work for me--it's not like it was bad, but I didn't feel it. Too much telling and not enough showing, maybe? Anyway, if you'd like to try it out, you can download it as a free ebook here.

Across Time and Tundra: the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic, by Ishmael Alunik, Eddie Kolausok and David Morrison

I read this as due South-related research, and wow, was it worth it! I recommend it to everyone writing dS fic set in the Mackenzie delta area (or, you know, if you otherwise have an interest in these things). It's a really good historical overview of the area and the people living there.

I have also watched Bullitt with seascribe and ardyforshort, which was a lot of fun. Check out ardyforshort's gifs of Steve McQueen!

Fic-wise, I have enjoyed Ione's long story Rest and Be Thankful, despite knowing neither of the fandoms involved. Basically, it's about a young woman who sees figures from the past, helping to solve an old family mystery. In fact, I can recommend the author's work in general--Ione has written some really excellent Aubrey/Maturin and Austen fic.

Comments

[luzula]

Ooh, library databases like that are awesome. I've never seen that one before, but there's one for the whole of Sweden that I regularly use. Inter-library loans FTW! In fact, I am just about to go and pick up my inter-library loan of Tiptree's collected short stories.

[jesse_the_k]

I love the web. I remember back to the old days of inter-library loan, where I'd write out the books details and hand it over to the guardians of knowledge, who'd spend 3 − 6 weeks finding out which library held it, and then another 3 − 6 weeks to transfer the book to my town.

Anyway, thanks so much for the Across Time and Tundra rec. It was beautiful — and heartbreaking.

[luzula]

Oh hey, I'm glad you enjoyed it! And yeah, the web does have its uses. : )