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)
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
Weird Female-Authored Short Story Collections
Little did I know that my dumb little morning tweet would provide such an incredible list of recommendations of short story collections by female authors. I've compiled most of the responses below. I can't speak to the quality of all of these (yet!), but I've highlighted my favorites. I like to think of myself as … Continue reading Weird Female-Authored Short Story Collections
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
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
Review – The Haunting Season: Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights
Yaaay, a new ghost story collection! Some cracking British writers have banded together to give you the winter willies. You won't find a haunted cell phone or Zoom seance here; these tales of very much "traditional" ghost stories. Here's a mini breakdown of what you can expect. A Study in Black and White (Bridget Collins) … Continue reading Review – The Haunting Season: Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights
Review – The BBC National Short Story Award 2021 (Edited by James Runcie, Comma Press)
It’s that time of year again! I’ve loved it for years, and I’m glad to report that the nominated stories for 2021 are incredibly strong. Click on each title to hear the stories for free on BBC Sounds. The first story will be broadcast on September 20th, with a new story for the following four … Continue reading Review – The BBC National Short Story Award 2021 (Edited by James Runcie, Comma Press)
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