As it turns out, I’ve done a lot of reading since my last review round-up. Not quite sure where I found the time. But anyway, here are my favorites from the last month (hyperlinks to full reviews). Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books by Cathy Rentzenbrink - gorgeous memoir about a life of … Continue reading Reading and Review Round-Up
My Personal Library
Regular readers may remember this post, where I shared my dreams of having a bookcase with a ladder. Well, I've got the bookcase part sorted, but I'm having to use a step stool to reach the high shelves. Would you like to see? Of course you would! These were custom-made and fitted for me by … Continue reading My Personal Library
Reviews Round-Up
I've been playing catch-up with my ever growing NetGalley and Edelweiss queues, and forgot to post some reviews on here. If you're interested, here are my latest, all glowing! Dead Silence, by S.A. Barnes - "Dead Silence delivers on every page." Echo, by Thomas Olde Heuvelt - "Heuvelt terrifies the reader right from the start, … Continue reading Reviews Round-Up
Review – Sundial, by Catriona Ward (Tor Nightfire)
Today is the release day of my favorite horror novel of 2022 so far. The mighty and fiercely intelligent Catriona Ward is back with another gripping, unsettling novel. I had the pleasure of reading Sundial earlier in the year; here's my five-star review. I went in to Sundial knowing pretty much nothing, and I suggest … Continue reading Review – Sundial, by Catriona Ward (Tor Nightfire)
Weird Female-Authored Short Story Collections
Little did I know that my dumb little morning tweet would provide such an incredible list of recommendations of short story collections by female authors. I've compiled most of the responses below. I can't speak to the quality of all of these (yet!), but I've highlighted my favorites. I like to think of myself as … Continue reading Weird Female-Authored Short Story Collections
The Chills at Will Podcast
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of talking to Pete Riehl for his Chills at Will podcast. I had a blast talking about reading, writing, self care, and tons of other stuff. Take a listen, let me know what you think! And a note, I mistakenly said Samanta Schweblin is Spanish, when she is, … Continue reading The Chills at Will Podcast
A New Start
I've literally moved to Sleepy Hollow. My husband and I have bought our first home, and we are incredibly excited. My books are still in boxes, which is making me incredibly anxious, but getting a step closer to the dream of bookcases with ladders calms me down a little. It was very sad to leave … Continue reading A New Start
Exciting Books for 2022
Happy New Year! Please join me in ignoring all of the nonsense, and allow me to recommend some books for your 2022 reading pleasure. The Ones I've Already Read The Fell, by Sarah Moss (FSG) - March 2022 This is already out in Moss's native UK, but here in the US we have to hang … Continue reading Exciting Books for 2022
Review – All the White Spaces, by Ally Wilkes (Atria/Emily Bestler Books)
No spoilers, only that I really bloody loved this book. There is something innately terrifying about ice and snow. The unpredictable nature of sub-zero elements is not something I have a desire to experience. However, these circumstances can make for some cracking horror novels, such as Ally Wilkes’ brilliant debut, All The White Spaces. Jonathan … Continue reading Review – All the White Spaces, by Ally Wilkes (Atria/Emily Bestler Books)
My Favorite Books of 2021
Alright lads?! Another year down the shitter, eh? Thankfully, we’ve got books to keep us from going completely mad. And hopefully you’ve read some incredible stories this year. In no particular order, here are my favorites from 2021, with links to my original reviews (if I wrote one). Chouette, by Claire Oshetsky (Virago/Ecco) Every so … Continue reading My Favorite Books of 2021
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