We're winding up to the end of 2024, and what a year it's been! Around the middle of December I like to look back at my reading year and reflect on...
Family Time
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and while the holiday can be a joyous occasion where you surround yourself with family, friends and good food, it can also...
Dark Academia for the Fall
As Fall nears, and the leaves begin to turn and the days are shorter, I enjoy leaning into the Dark Academia aesthetic with my reading choices, so the setting of my book matches what I’m experiencing. This helps to make the gloomier, cold days feel a bit better in my opinion. Here are some recommendations if you’re looking for books with descriptive fall settings, or if you enjoy the Dark Academia genre:
The Southern Reach Trilogy
What is Area X? Why did it appear on Florida’s Forgotten Coast 30 years ago, and why do so few of those who walk through its border return? These...
Encouragement
At the time of writing this blog, it's exactly one week before Halloween. Spooky season. The best time of year for things that go bump in the night....
Books on Dog Training and Behavior
Since adopting a dog, I've become increasingly interested in dog training and behavior. Luckily, there are lots of great books out there to help a...
Humorous Horror: 10 Recommended Horror Comedies
Spooky season is here! One of my favorite traditions in October is watching horror movies but I understand that not everyone loves to be terrified....
Kill for Me, Kill for You
Inspired by Hitchcock's film Strangers on a Train, Steve Cavanagh's suspense mystery Kill for Me, Kill for You introduces two women who meet at a...
Get Ready for Our Spookiest Month
Halloween will be here before you know it. Here are some sure-fire shivers to prep you for the big day.The House of Last Resort : a Novel by...
New York, New York: Fiction Set in the Big Apple
Start spreading the news... today's news is that there are an astonishingly large number of novels that are set in New York City. I have enjoyed...
Late Summer Reads to Squeeze in Before Fall
As the month of August comes to a sweltering end, we will soon say goodbye to the summer season. Personally, I can't wait because I love Fall! But...
The Witch King Suffers No Fools
If you're a fan of sci-fi, you've probably heard about Martha Wells' hit Muderbot Diaries series. But Wells began her writing career as a fantasy...
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