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 →
Reading Round-up: July 2020
Nothing but books, nothing but time.
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 →
Three stories about dogs
I recently read "Mother, Watch Over Me," over on Mythic Delirium's website and I enjoyed it immensely. It made me realize that I have a special spot in my heart for dog stories, so here are three free stories sourced on the internet with main characters who are dogs. They are heartbreaking, as might be... Continue Reading →
Best of 2017
At last, the moment you've all been waiting for! Here's my holiday gift to you, and I hope you enjoy! This post is going live for those still looking for last-minute gifts (like me), and there will be no post this Friday in honor of the holiday. Sorry for shaking things up on you folks,... Continue Reading →
Feminist YA SFF by Melissa Eastlake
Greetings! By the time you read this, I will probably be in Canada enjoying some maple-syrup-covered delights. That's what people eat in Canada, right? In all seriousness, I'm told the bagels use maple syrup somehow and it makes them extra delicious. This week, we have a lovely post by Melissa on her favorite feminist speculative... Continue Reading →
Horror and hope 
I've been reading a lot of horror recently. My reading taste tends to get darker in the winter months, I think, when the wind is blowing and the cold is getting into everything. Some recent horror titles have included Invasive by Chuck Wendig and The Family Plot by Cherie Priest. I loved both of these, though they were... Continue Reading →
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