Like everyone else, I read The Woman in Me, by Britney Spears (and possibly Sam Lansky). I listened to the audiobook, beautifully narrated by Michelle Williams. It was an incredibly difficult listen; ten minutes in we’d already had a graveside suicide. It is comparable to I’m Glad my Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy, in that … Continue reading Autumn 2023 Reading
Review: The Book of Witches, edited by Jonathan Strahan (Harper Voyage)
The Book of Witches is a huge anthology, jam-packed full of wonderful prose and poetry from a diverse range of writers, lovingly edited by Jonathan Strahan. The quality of writing does not wain throughout, but here the following really stood out to me: The collection opens with a moving poem, Seed of Power, by Linda … Continue reading Review: The Book of Witches, edited by Jonathan Strahan (Harper Voyage)
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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