We're doing a combined post this year because somehow I got through the majority of 2022 without reading a lot of short stories. I know, this upsets me, too. I hope you'll take the time to check out the ones I did read and love, as well as the amazing novels in this list. Short... Continue Reading →
Favorite Books of 2021
This year, perhaps because I've read so many books or perhaps because I've gotten so good at tracking them through the Reading Round-ups, I had a really hard time narrowing down my list. But because I feel like I can't break tradition at this point, I did the work. And so! Herein lie my favorite... Continue Reading →
Favorite Short Stories of 2021
It's that time of year, and here is the first of our year-end posts! I've been doing some kind of favorites list for five years now, which feels sort of unreal but is in fact reality. As always, the rules are simple: did I read it this year? Did I love it? It gets to... Continue Reading →
My favorite books of 2020
Book ideas for your last minute holiday gifts!
My favorite short stories of 2020
I talk about some of my favorite short stories I've read this year.
My Favorite Books of 2019
Hey folks. It's that time of year. The time of year when I tell you about the books that have touched my soul this year, whether they came out this year or not, and hope you go buy them so these writers can make more sweet, sweet words. You ready? The Light Brigade - Kameron... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Short Stories of 2019
This is the post where I try, desperately, to narrow things down enough to pick just ten - just ten! - short stories to talk about for the year of 2019. This is more short stories than I've ever put on my list before, and it was hard to just pick ten. There were so... Continue Reading →
Best of 2018 – Short Stories
Have I mentioned I read a lot? I feel like I have. But in case you didn't know, I read. A lot. And sometimes I really need something quick and lovely to rake its claws down the insides of my heart. That's where short stories come in. Somehow, this medium can pack a punch that... Continue Reading →
Best of 2018 – Novels and novellas
Read my top picks for novels and novellas in 2018, because they are excellent and I love them.
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