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Manners & Mutiny and Prudence by Gail Carriger

Being the last book in one series, and the first book in another, both set in Carriger's "steampunk with vampires and werewolves" world. Both are full of antics, action,and arch dialog. Also, zeppelins. Recommended.

101 Things I Learned In Culinary School by Eguaras and Frederick

Part of the "101 Things" series, the bits I best recall are the explanation of why chef's jackets are made that way. Nevertheless, mildly recommended.

The Emperor's Finest by Sandy Mitchell

Seventh in the Ciaphas Cain series (a satire stacked atop a satire), in this volume our hero's protestations of cowardice are even less believable than usual, as he throws himself into fighting Tyranids and Orks with abandon.

Abaddon's Gate by James S.A. Corey

Third in the "Expanse" series, this one feels a little more focused than its predecessors, with most of the time spent in one isolated place where everyone is trying not to get killed by the place, or indeed by everyone else. Recommended.

Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb

In general, I love Hobb's work, but this series is proving very tough going for me, what with its constant emphasis on our hero getting treated unfairly. Which, y'know, isn't anything new for Hobb's heroes, but it's depressing me more, here. I recommend the Fitz books, first.