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
My Favorite Books of 2023 So Far
The book I find myself thinking about the most is Self-Portrait with Nothing, by Aimee Pokwatka. It is one of the most original books I’ve ever read. I really don’t want to give too much away, but if you love parallel universe stories, this is for you. Hugely intelligent. And I just noticed Pokwatka has … Continue reading My Favorite Books of 2023 So Far
My Week in Reading – April 17th, 2023
Not sure if you saw the whole back and forth last week, but Scholastic booted themselves in the ass by first asking Maggie Tokuda-Hall if they could license her gorgeous book, Love in the Library, but only if she removed the references to racism in the author's note. Anyway, I read the book this week, … Continue reading My Week in Reading – April 17th, 2023
Review: Unquiet, by E. Saxey (Titan Books)
This book isn't out until July, but it's so freaking good I just want to get the hype started! Well, what a wonderful surprise this novel was. Unquiet is the gorgeous, mysterious debut novel from E. Saxey, and is a gothic delight. Judith is rattling around in her family’s huge house in late nineteenth-century London. … Continue reading Review: Unquiet, by E. Saxey (Titan Books)
My Week in Books – April 7th, 2023
I WENT ON VACATION!! An actual vacation, with no commitment or plans at all. It was great. Zion National Park, since you asked. Cable Mountain Lodge, if you need a recommendation. I whacked through a few books, all of which were great. Click for my reviews. The Salt Grows Heavy, by Cassandra Khaw A House … Continue reading My Week in Books – April 7th, 2023
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