In February

Books Read in February

1. Feb 22: Islands in the Mist by Patrick Weeks, SF [P]
Manned aerial combat kites. What more do I need to say?
2. Feb 23: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente (Fairyland Series #1) 2010, YA Fantasy [ARC]
A beautifully balanced adventure of whimsy and suffering

Podcasts Listened to in February

1. Beneath Ceaseless Skies Edited by Scott H. Andrews (Anthology), literary adventure fantasy
   • Episode 004: As The Prarie Grasses Sing by Sarah L. Edwards, read by author, fantasy
   An unusual child
2. Escape Pod Edited by Mur Lafferty (Anthology), science fiction
   • Episode 278: Written on the Wind by David D. Levine, read by Mur Lafferty, Alien
   Aliens fight over a "message in a bottle"
3. The Spiral Tattoo by Michael J. Parry, read by Kylie Parry, Fantasy Mystery
It's not easy being the only pixie on the night watch, but having a troll for a partner helps.
4. Subterranean Press Edited by Bill Schafer (Anthology) horror, suspense, and dark mystery
   • Winter 2011: The Tricks of London by Elizabeth Bear, read by Mary Robinette Kowal, Period Urban Fantasy
   Supernatural CSI, in England, 1880s

February actually involved more reading than it looks, because I have been Beta-reading multiple books to give the authors feedback, but I personally don't count a book as "read" till I get to the end. I am currently in the midst of three other books. On the other hand I have cut down on my podcast listening. I am up to date on most of my favorite podcast authors, and I am not looking as much at new series.