So. Many. Exciting. Books. October/November is bursting at the seams with titles that I am itching to get my hands on. If I could, I would clear my calendar and hole up with these books until Christmas. Without further ado, here is a list to spur you on to your local indie bookstore. October 25 … Continue reading Fall 2022 is Outdoing Itself: Forthcoming Fiction Titles to Get Excited About
Call it September vibes if you want, but I'm on a bit of a dark academia binge at the moment (the genre, not the aesthetic—although I do love me some corduroy, if you must know). In pursuit of which I just read the viral sensation The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake. I have conflicting thoughts … Continue reading Dark Academia: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
I've been somewhat immersed in the Brontës for the past month. I didn't mean to be, but it all started with a podcast and it snowballed from there. The podcast in question is On Eyre from Hot and Bothered (a Not Sorry Production). The hosts Vanessa Zoltan and Lauren Sandler do a thorough and wonderful … Continue reading A Brontëful Season
Keeping in line with my inadvertent summer theme of fantasy novels, I recently turned the last page on A Deadly Education, the first book in Naomi Novik's projected Scholomance trilogy. This has been by far my favourite Naomi Novik book—for me, neither Uprooted nor Spinning Silver lived up to their hype. But this one I … Continue reading A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, Romanian folklore, and some thoughts about perfectionism
There's nothing like some good fantasy and some deeply engaging storytelling for the depths of the summer, in my humble opinion. And my latest good read not only combines both of those things, but also has a true heart of gold. The book I'm talking about is Elatsoe, by Darcie Little Badger. Hot Tip: Always … Continue reading Storytelling, Magic, and a Whole Lotta Heart: Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Usually in the winter, I like to read wintry books. (In fact, I have a winter reads round-up coming your way soon). But recently I finished a book set in hot and sunny places, and I must admit, it was nice to be immersed in the fictional sunshine during these endlessly grey and snowy Ontario … Continue reading Stories about Stories: The Night Counter by Alia Yunis
It's not very often that I will write a post about an "it" book of the season. But it's good to be flexible, ya know? And so today I am bringing you my thoughts about Black Sun, by Rebecca Roanhorse. I'll admit to having some mixed feelings when I heard about this book. Sure, it … Continue reading Between Earth and Sky #1: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
I do love a book full of magic. And perhaps especially so when the magic is not so showy and centre-stage. Don't get me wrong—I'm not opposed to a romp filled with wizards and dragons—but sometimes when a story very subtly weaves in a few strands of the magical or the otherworldly, it makes those … Continue reading The Subtle Magic of The River Midnight
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