REVIEW: Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

One day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else… An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her

Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager

Ten years ago, college student Quincy Carpenter went on vacation with five friends and came back alone, the only survivor of a horror movie–scale massacre. In an instant, she became a member of a club no one wants to belong to—a group of similar survivors known in the press as the Final Girls. Lisa, who

ARC REVIEW: The Witch King by Martha Wells

A story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose. “I didn’t know you were a… demon.”“You idiot. I’m the demon.”Kai’s having a long day in Martha Wells’ Witch King…. After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes

April Showers Bring May Flowers: 5 Books about Resilience

As the gloomy, rainy days of April pass into the springtime sun of May, they also bring to my mind the blooming of stories in the realms of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction. I invite you to join me on a delightful journey through a selection of books that celebrate the timely theme

Independent Bookstore Day 2023

Independent Bookstore Day 2023 is nearly here (April 29th, 2023), and it’s time to show some love for our independent bookstores! As an avid reader and supporter of indie bookstores, I can’t stress enough the importance of this day. Independent bookstores play a crucial role in our communities, providing a haven for book lovers, a

#TBT: The Impact of Science Fiction and Fantasy Zines

Dear Reader, As a scifi and fantasy fan, I have always loved the world of zines. These small, independent magazines have been a staple of the genre for decades, providing a platform for new and established writers to showcase their work [1]. But beyond simply providing a place for writers to publish their stories, zines

5 Fantastic Free & Open Source Alternatives to Scrivener for Writers

Are you a writer looking for a powerful, yet free and open source alternative to Scrivener? As a writer, having the right tools to organize and write your work is essential. Scrivener is a popular software that many writers rely on for its organizational features, but it’s not the only option out there. In fact,

Magical Monday: 5 Books with Unique Magic Systems (Other than Sanderson!)

This Magical Monday, I want to talk about one of my favorite things in the genre: unique magic systems. As a fantasy reader, I’m always looking for something new and exciting in the way magic works in a world. So, I decided to compile a list of some of my favorite fantasy books with unique

Review: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello

For more than twenty years, the Hermes Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. With a fabled waiting list of more than two years to purchase one, the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount Everest in Prada pumps than of possessing this coveted carryall. Unless, of course,

Authors Looking Back: #ThrowbackThursday

With the recent news that Brent Weeks is coming out with another Night Angel book, I thought it would be fun to list some authors who are going back to their previously-completed series and re-opening it with a new addition in 2023! It can be hard to recapture the magic of the original. Readers of