I underestimate how much reading I get done. That said, May is a long-ass month. Anyway, here's the list! Five Stars The Valancourt Book of World Horror Stories Vol. 2, edited by James D. JenkinsI can't fault either this collection or Volume 1. Okay, the stories aren't all perfect, but the sheer amount of work … Continue reading My May 2022 Reads
Review: Hide, by Kiersten White (Del Rey Books)
Yay! It's finally release day for Hide, one of my favorite books of the year so far. I had the pleasure of reading it back in January, and I still think about it. Here's my review: For those of you with Squid Game withdrawal symptoms, I highly recommend Hide, Kiersten White’s adult debut. Fourteen seemingly-random … Continue reading Review: Hide, by Kiersten White (Del Rey Books)
Bookish Problems
Earlier, this week I thought about the books I've read this year, and where they come from. Really, I shouldn't have looked. 39 Books read so far in 2022: 20 ARCs (from NetGalley, Edelweiss+)10 library books1 borrowed from a friend8 I actually bought with real money But how many books have I bought this year? … Continue reading Bookish Problems
Review: Dark Stars, edited by John F. D. Taff (Tor Nightfire)
You know me, I love a spooky anthology. And Tor Nightfire are dominating the horror game with their consistently awesome releases. So Dark Stars ticked so many of my boxes, and is chock-full of superb stories from the best modern horror writers. The stories in this collection are incredibly varied, but all succeed in reaching … Continue reading Review: Dark Stars, edited by John F. D. Taff (Tor Nightfire)
Alternative Mothers’ Day Books
It is Mothers' Day this coming weekend in the US. And as some marketing emails would suggest, I’m sure there are mothers that do like books with blue covers, with a photo of the back of a woman, staring out to sea. I am not one of those mothers. I have become a different reader … Continue reading Alternative Mothers’ Day Books
Reading and Review Round-Up
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
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)
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
California Reading 