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)
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)
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)
The Chills at Will Podcast
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of talking to Pete Riehl for his Chills at Will podcast. I had a blast talking about reading, writing, self care, and tons of other stuff. Take a listen, let me know what you think! And a note, I mistakenly said Samanta Schweblin is Spanish, when she is, … Continue reading The Chills at Will Podcast
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
Review – All the White Spaces, by Ally Wilkes (Atria/Emily Bestler Books)
No spoilers, only that I really bloody loved this book. There is something innately terrifying about ice and snow. The unpredictable nature of sub-zero elements is not something I have a desire to experience. However, these circumstances can make for some cracking horror novels, such as Ally Wilkes’ brilliant debut, All The White Spaces. Jonathan … Continue reading Review – All the White Spaces, by Ally Wilkes (Atria/Emily Bestler Books)
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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