I was on a reading roll in March! Probably because the weather was rotten this month. For the alleged start of spring, it has been cold as a politician's heart. Oh well, it gave me an excuse for staying bundled up at home with a good book and cups of tea. Not only that, but... Continue Reading →
It is almost Tolkien Reading Day! Every year on the 25th of March, nerds all over the world read (or reread) the works of J. R. R. Tolkien to celebrate the destruction of the ring. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there will be any events in my neck of the woods to celebrate, so it... Continue Reading →
A good book is like a good cup of coffee as it warms you up and makes everything feel better for a little while. Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree is a fantasy novel about Viv, leaving behind her adventurous life to start a coffee shop. As... Continue Reading →
Apparently, spring is almost here. You could have fooled me since it is still dark and cold here with no clear sign of change on the horizon. Oh well, it should be here soon enough. With a new season comes a new list of books I plan to read. This springtime, I have gone with... Continue Reading →
The "month of love" is finally over, or at least it will be in a few days. What this means is winter is finally starting to melt away, giving way to spring. Here in Scotland, it sure feels like Persephone is taking her sweet time returning to her mother as it has been chilly and... Continue Reading →
I tried something new with my header, what do you guys think? Have you ever seen a stranger and wanted to befriend them? Perhaps you saw someone picking up a copy of your favourite book at your local library. Maybe someone wearing a t-shirt featuring a band you adore. Or even a pin on their... Continue Reading →
One month into the new year and I am already behind on my reading challenge. I am two books behind this month. I should be able to get back on track soon. In fairness, the new job is taking up a lot of time. I'm still trying to adjust to my new routine. Several People... Continue Reading →
The first book of the new year! Starting off the new year right with a creepy wild ride of a novel. Work can be tough on a regular shift, but want if your very soul was stolen by it? Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke is a bizarre horror novel told via Slack messages, jumping... Continue Reading →
Ah Christmas, a time for peace on earth and goodwill for all men. Well, unless you are unfortune enough to find yourself trapped in a cursed hotel like the gingerbread men. The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance is a horror novel set in a hotel all but hidden in the Scottish Highlands. A grand place, yet... Continue Reading →
I think I have found a new favourite horror author. My copy of The Haunting of Hill House has been sitting on my shelf for so long that I forgot I even owned it until I unearthed it during my semi-annual library maintenance. Yes, I am aware of how sad that is. However, I have been on... Continue Reading →
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