October 2026 Reading 0 ▲ Staircase Wit 45 minutes ago · Writing · hide A busy month with reading for the 1949 Club, as well as finishing some longer books started in September! And for those who enjoy time travel, I recommend Just in Time, coming out in December.Historical FictionRace of Scorpions by Dorothy Dunnett (1989). In the third Niccolo book, he is kidnapped and carried off to Cyprus where both claimants to the throne want his help. They want his funds, his military sidekicks, and also his acumen. Read more » Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town