For those who aren’t aware – though really I do talk about it enough – I co-run the horror and dark fiction site, Divination Hollow. And do we have some exciting things coming up in the next few months! So I thought I’d just take a moment to talk about that and of course withContinueContinue reading “Coming Up on Divination Hollow”
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Topic: Top Rated Classics
‘Classics’ are a very tricky topic of conversation, partly because some people seem to feel so passionately towards them! For me, I don’t think anyone HAS to read any so-called ‘Classics’ book, and it’s worth acknowledging sometimes what we define as a ‘Classic’ is non-inclusive. Still, before I got really into reviewing, I did manageContinueContinue reading “Topic: Top Rated Classics”
That Dreaded TBR #26
More of this today, while I’m also working on getting more reviews up for you all and finishing off reviews from books I read in 2020. One thing I’m hoping to do this year is make a start on some of the oldest books on my Want to Read that I’ve kept on, so fingersContinueContinue reading “That Dreaded TBR #26”
Book Review: Humbug by Amanda Radley
Publisher: Bold Strokes BooksFormat: DigitalRelease Date: December 8th, 2021 Rating: 5/5 Stars I loved this book, and it’s probably my favourite of my 2021 festive reads. And not just because the main character shares my name! In all fairness, the publisher Bold Stroke Books are putting out some excellent work, and as much as aContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Humbug by Amanda Radley”
Book Review: Rebel Rose by Emma Theriault
Publisher: AutumnFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: November 26th, 2020 Rating: 3/5 Stars I was so excited for this series, especially as I’ve pretty consistently adored the Twisted Tales series of books. The Queen’s Council is a new series of Disney books, exploring what happens to the princesses we know and love when they step up into theirContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Rebel Rose by Emma Theriault”
Graphic Novel Review: The Boys, Volume 3: Good for the Soul
by Garth Ennis, Darrick RobertsonPublisher: Dynamite EntertainmentFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: October 1st, 2008 Volume 1: The Name of the Game Review / Volume 2: Get Some Review Three volumes in and yeah, I absolutely bloody love this series. At this point I am completely and totally invested, and hopefully will continue being able to get theContinueContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: The Boys, Volume 3: Good for the Soul”
Topic: 5 Star Anthologies
I love anthologies. They’re a great way of exploring a particular genre and theme, as well as discovering new authors or just reading a little more from favourite authors. I’m always on the look out for some good anthologies, but today I thought I’d highlight a few of my favourites from recent years. Black RainbowContinueContinue reading “Topic: 5 Star Anthologies”
That Dreaded TBR #25
Another dreaded TBR post, because I actually really love doing these, and it is nice to see the books on my Want to Read shelf very slowly go down! Part 24 I originally saw this on Becky’s Book Blog Rules Go to your Goodreads to-read shelf.Order on ascending date added.Take the first 5/10/however many books.ContinueContinue reading “That Dreaded TBR #25”
Book Review: The Truth About Elves by Ekta R. Garg
Publisher: Atmosphere PressFormat: DigitalRelease Date: October 19th, 2021 Rating: 2/5 Stars Curtis spends most of his time in Las Vegas, focusing on his life and job and avoiding his past. But for three months of the year, he travels to the Arctic Circle, where he works as one of Santa’s elves. I thought this bookContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Truth About Elves by Ekta R. Garg”
Book Review: Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses
Publisher: Catapult BooksFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: January 19th, 2021 Rating: 5/5 Stars If you are a writer, you need this. That is especially important if you run or even plan on running workshops. I picked this up after a fantastic webinar from Writing the Other. A book like this is important not just because it canContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses”
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