Read in 2022 I’ll start with some books that I had the pleasure of reading in 2022, that only came out this year. Monstrilio, by Gerardo Sámano Córdova (Zando) The Haunting of Alejandra, by V. Castro (Del Rey) White Cat, Black Dog, by Kelly Link (Random House) Lone Women, by Victor LaValle (One World) Faves … Continue reading My Favorite Books of 2023
Review: Chrysalis, by Anna Metcalfe (Random House)
Chrysalis is split into three sections, in which we learn about an unnamed woman from the perspective of her mother, her colleague, and a potential lover. Through their eyes, we learn about her journey from isolated childhood to unconventional social media guru. I love how the story unraveled; there are no “twists” in this Chrysalis, … Continue reading Review: Chrysalis, by Anna Metcalfe (Random House)
My Month in Reading, August 2023
The books I read in August can be divided into three categories; great, amazing, and bonkers. Great Moonlit Path of Madness, by Catherine McCarthy (Nosetouch Press) My full review is here, but this is a gorgeous gothic novel. Accidental Death of An Anarchist, by Dario Fo, Franca Rame, and Tom Basden (Nick Hern Books) Basden's … Continue reading My Month in Reading, August 2023
My Week in Reading – August 14th, 2023
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been almost completely consumed by anxiety, as my daughter started first grade, in a new public school. But she’s doing great, so my brain can now focus on exciting new avenues of panic! On that note, have you seen The Bear?! Sheesh, what a show. I’m currently reading … Continue reading My Week in Reading – August 14th, 2023
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