I don't tend to read books about interpersonal relationships. However, After reading four of Haruki Murakami's books last year, I thought it was worth a shot. Growing up in a small town, Hajime was the single only child. That is until Shimamoto arrives. The two quickly become childhood best friends but lose touch when they... Continue Reading →
Happy Boxing Day! I hope you had a truly special Christmas this year, my family and I sure did. It was lovely to see folk again after the chaos that has been 2021. Spirits of the Season: Christmas Hauntings is a compilation of several spooky ghost stories set during Christmas from the 1860s to the 1940s.... Continue Reading →
As a fiend for all things related to Greek mythology, it was only a matter of time before I read this book. I was a bit worried as I have been stung by overhyped books before. Thankfully, Circe was not only able to live up to the hype, but I thought it was better than promised. Circe by... Continue Reading →
I noticed recently that despite my claims of loving SciFi, I haven't read any in a while outside of a Doctor Who tie-in novel. So I had a look in my little library for an SF Masterworks book I haven't read yet. At this point, I have admitted to myself that buying/collecting books is a different hobby... Continue Reading →
Dark Harvest by Joshua Reynolds is a fantasy horror story set in the Warhammer universe. It follows former warrior-priest Harran Blackwood who is tracking a figure from his past after being sent a cryptic message. Shortly after arriving at the swamp village of Wald, it soon becomes clearer that something darker than the murky water is afoot. Dark... Continue Reading →
People are rarely all they seem. This rule certainly applies to Miss Maud West, London's Lady Detective. The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective: Secrets and Lies in the Golden Age of Crime by Susannah Stapleton is a biography about Maud West. You might not have heard of her, but after this book, you will... Continue Reading →
I know I already included this book in my Isolated Book Club list, but I regret it. This book deserves more recognition. So, please permit me to rant about This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us, properly this time. This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero is a ride. Frankly,... Continue Reading →
I had high expectations for this book, I am glad to report it met them and then some. Bloody Rose is the sequel to Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. I adored Kings of the Wyld so it’s next of kin had big shoes to fill. We aren’t here to talk about Kings of the Wyld though, but if you want... Continue Reading →
At this rate, being locked in my own home will give me enough time to read all the Lord of the Ring books. Time will tell, and with the official UK Lockdown that started on Monday, looks like I have a nothing but time on my hands. While this was my first time reading the... Continue Reading →
Part Fantasy, part science, part memoir. All good. A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent by Marie Brennan is, well just as the title says, a memoir of the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. An impressive woman who was at the forefront of researching and documenting dragons. Written by herself in her old... Continue Reading →
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