Happy New Year! Rabbit Test and Other Stories, by Samantha Mills (published on 21 April, 2026) Yes, I’m still reading a short story (almost) every day, and this collection of deeply moving tales is a great start to my 2026 efforts. I’m about halfway through this collection and nearly every story has left me in … Continue reading My week in Reading, January 9th, 2026
February 2021 Reading Round-Up
If you’re just interested in the list, let’s kick off with that. The Atmospherians, by Alex McElroy (Atria Books, released May 18, 2021)Happening, by Annie Ernaux (Seven Stories Press)Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, by Winifred Watson (Persephone Books)The Voice in my Ear, by Frances Leviston (Jonathan Cape)The Twisted Ones, by T. Kingfisher (Simon & … Continue reading February 2021 Reading Round-Up
Reading Ramblings – June 7th 2020
On My Read-ar (still funny) The Lost Village by Camilla Sten - This was described on NetGalley as a cross between Midsommar and Blair Witch, so I requested that pretty sharpish. And I just found out it's translated from Swedish! Dude. Keep 'em peeled for this. Set My Heart to Five by Simon Stephenson - … Continue reading Reading Ramblings – June 7th 2020
Literary Nonsense – June 8th, 2020
It all seems a bit silly to even consider anything as frivolous as reading at the moment. But given there is evidence that those who read fiction are more empathetic than your average person, maybe now is more important than ever to talk about books. Black Lives Matter I widen my perspective through reading, and … Continue reading Literary Nonsense – June 8th, 2020
My Week in Short Stories – Feb 15th – 22nd
I'm trying to figure out a way to blog about my short story thing that isn't completely boring. But I am reading/listening to some great stuff that I do want to share with you. So let's just see how things progress. Anyway, here's what I've read this week. 2/15/20 The Silent Kingdom Claire Dean 2/15/20 … Continue reading My Week in Short Stories – Feb 15th – 22nd
How I Read as a Working Parent
Not to get all “speaking as a mother” on you, but making time to read as working parent is really bloody tough. When I’m not child-rearing, or at the office, I barely have enough energy to do anything other than stare blankly into the void. However, it is super important that I have something that … Continue reading How I Read as a Working Parent
Audiobook Review – Carsick by John Waters
I'm not entirely sure how I first became aware of cult director John Waters. No doubt his uniquely gorgeous face has appeared in front of most people's eyes at some point, but can you imagine seeing him hitch-hiking at the side of a highway? Could you be sure enough it was really him that you … Continue reading Audiobook Review – Carsick by John Waters
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