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October 31, 2018
Review ~ Nothing to Devour
This book was provided to me by Macmillan-Tor/Forge via NetGalley for review consideration. Nothing to Devour by Glen Hirshberg Librarian Emilia is alone in a library that is soon to close its doors forever. Alone save for one last patron, his head completely swathed in bandages, his hands gloved, not one inch of skin exposed. …
October 29, 2018
#NonFicNov 2018, Week 1 ~ My Year in Nonfiction
My favorite spooky book blogging events lead into my second favorite book blogging event: Nonfiction November! Each week a new host will present a new topic. Week 1: (Oct. 29 to Nov. 2) – Your Year in Nonfiction (Kim @ Sophisticated Dorkiness): Take a look back at your year of nonfiction and reflect on the …
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October 27, 2018
Deal Me In, Week 43 ~ “The Fish of Lijiang”
Hosted by Jay @ Bibliophilopolis What’s Deal Me In? “The Fish of Lijiang” by Chen Qiufan, translated by Ken Liu Card picked: 4 ♥ Found at: Clarksworld It’s the fault of that damned mandatory physical exam. On the last page of the report were the words: PNFD II (Psychogenic Neural-Functional Disorder II). Translated into words …
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October 24, 2018
The Black Cat, No. 1, October 1895
Welcome to the first issue of The Black Cat and the first post of the Black Cat Project! Something that I find interesting about 19th and early 20th century fiction magazines is that most of them were not “niche.” While there were plenty of specialized nonfiction periodicals, genre magazines don’t seem to gain traction until …
October 21, 2018
Fall Readathon 2018 Wrap-Up & Mini Reviews
Well, I didn’t make it the whole 24 hours, but I came close! I threw in the towel (the bookmark?) at 2:30am during hour 22. I just couldn’t keep my eyes open and sleep sounded *so* good. Books Finished (and Not) I decided to read only “fresh” works this time—books that I didn’t already have …
October 18, 2018
Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon, Fall 2018
All the Readathon Info Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon is pretty much what it says on the tin. A readathon, lasting 24-hours. It officially starts 5am on October 20th in my time zone. Am I going to get up at 5am and read all 24 hours? Prooobably not. I like to read, but I also like to …
October 17, 2018
Deal Me In, Week 42 ~ “The Frolic”
Hosted by Jay @ Bibliophilopolis What’s Deal Me In? “The Frolic” by Thomas Ligotti Card picked: K♣ David felt his own words lingering atmospherically in the room, tainting the serenity of the house. Until then their home had been an insular haven beyond the contamination of the prison, an imposing structure outside the town limits. …
October 15, 2018
It’s Monday, What Are You… 10/15
…Reading? I haven’t officially DNFed Dead & Buried by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (an author I usually really enjoy), but I’m moving on for the moment. Nothing to Devour by Glen Hirshberg – I’ve been looking forward to starting this ARC for a while now. Glen Hirshberg is one of my favorite horror writers. Something …
October 11, 2018
#RIPXIII and #SomethingWickedFall Update 3
Here are a couple of perilous goodies of which I’ve partaken: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott “I’d gladly sell my soul to Satan for a year of freedom,” cries Rosamond Vivian to her callous grandfather. A brooding stranger seduces her from the remote island onto his yacht. Trapped in a web …
October 8, 2018
It’s Monday, What Are You… (10/8)
…Reading? Finished A Long Fatal Love Chase on Saturday. I plan on reviewing it on Thursday. This week: Dead & Buried by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro – This is the second pick from my #RIPXIII TBR jar. Can’t say I’m too enthusiastic about it, but a pick is a pick. Something Wicked This Way Comes by …
