I can't believe Autumn is over. The best season always flys by. I swear the winter chill arrived early this year. In fact, it was snowing a bit earlier today. Well, sleet but close enough. I haven't been reading as much this month, mostly because I have been rather busy with work and family stuff.... Continue Reading →
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is disheartening that this still needs to be addressed in this day and age. Downright infuriating. Since today is about violence against women, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about a dated, misogynistic trope that has always rubbed me... Continue Reading →
As readers, we have all experienced this at some point or another. You are reading something that, frankly, has lost you. Maybe the plot is going in a different direction than you were led to believe. Perhaps you don't connect with the characters or, being honest, the book is boring you to tears. You feel... Continue Reading →
In-laws can be tricky. Sometimes they say insensitive things at the dinner table, while other times they harbour dark intentions that threaten your life. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia follows socialite Noemí Taboada, who receives an ominous letter from her beloved cousin, Catalina. It seems that the honeymoon period with her new husband has been cut... Continue Reading →
While I pride myself on reading almost all genres, except romance. I don't mean to offend, but I don't get it. However, I will admit that I do have a couple of favourite genres and sub-genres. One of them is Magic Realism. Magic realism or magical realism is a style of story that contains fantastical... Continue Reading →
Today is Remembrance Day, a day we remember and give tribute to those we lost in the line of duty. It's a solemn day, to say the least. It is a day for reflection, compassion and, in a way, hope. Here in the UK, The symbol for this day and remembrance is the poppy, as... Continue Reading →
The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes is a fantasy novel about the unlife of Fredrick Frankford Fletcher. After being turned and abandoned by an unknown vampire, Fred is left to deal with his vampirism alone and learn to live with new limits and abilities. You would think that... Continue Reading →
I am so sorry, but there isn't a post today. Things have been rather rough and emotional on my end. Some bad family news coupled with a bought of sickness does throw you off course. Not to mention the Covid scare that comes with getting sick these days. Don't worry, things are calming down, plus... Continue Reading →
Happy Halloween, everyone! Today is the best holiday as far as I am concerned, the spookiest day of the year. I'm planning on having a chill celebration this year, dressing up a bit with some snacks and watching horror movies. I hope however you chose to celebrate tonight, you have a hauntingly good time! Is... Continue Reading →
This ramble, as the title suggests, is a short follow up to a previous post. In that post, I aired some of my concerns about Nerd Rambles. First off, massive thank yous to the wonderful folk who took the time to give advice and feedback. It truly means the world to me, and I hope... Continue Reading →
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