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I just finished reading “City of Stairs” by Robert Jackson Bennett, the first book in a series, apparently, but it stands alone as a complete story. It was really good. The premise is that an agent of a colonial power comes to solve the murder of a colleague in an ancient city that was once ruled by literal gods.

The world-building is creative and unique, the various characters are distinct and interesting, but I particularly loved the storytelling. Bennett feeds you the history and backstory just enough through the action that you get deeper and deeper into the world without the plot ever slowing down. It’s mystery, fantasy, political intrigue. Bonus points for many great strong female characters (including the protagonist), and some queer representation.

At the recommendation of a friend, I picked Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen for my first vacation read. What a book! I’m about halfway through and this is so extremely for me.

It reminds me of Knives Out, or even Clue, but it’s a bit more absurdist. I was just telling @presidentaudra that this book came out in ‘88 and my love of stuff like Real Genius and Ghostbusters must be why this resonates with me.

Super recommend!

The ink is a lovely maroon with a bit of gold sheen to it.
Andromeda from Colorverse.

This was the first Colorverse ink I ever bought and it is a gorgeous one.

The quote is from
The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples

It is about the circadian rhythms that all living beings seem to have. It’s fascinating to me and I have been working to adjust the way I do some things to see if it’s possible to make things easier on your mind & body if you live closer to your internal rhythm.

"I would go on to realize that many of us live with whacked-out rhythms every day due to our indoor, 24-7, high tech world. By inventing our own version of time, we have loosened our link to the natural rhythms of the Earth and the sun. The results are threatening real consequences for individuals and society.” …

Fountain pen ink sample turned sideways atop a quote written in that color. The ink is a lovely maroon with some gold sheen to it. It is made by Colorverse and called Andromeda. I would go on to realize that many of us live with whacked-out rhythms every day due to our indoor, 24-7, high tech world. By inventing our own version of time, we have loosened our link to the natural rhythms of the Earth and the sun. The results are threatening real consequences for individuals and society. From The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples