Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book by BooksForward in exchange for an honest review. Christmas is coming soon, and that means more Nutcracker-related content! Last year, I reviewed The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen – a novel inspired by both the ballet and the book Nutcracker and the Mouse KingContinue reading “The Nutcracker Chronicles: A Fairytale Memoir Book Review”
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Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Review
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt has undoubtedly become one of the most popular books to come out in the last two years. And, it’s not hard to see why. It had an octopus as one of the narrators. What other novel has a creature like that? I finally read it recently, and IContinue reading “Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Review”
Committed: Startup Survival Tips and Uncommon Sense for First-Time Tech Founders Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. Part of my job as a book reviewer is reading titles that I wouldn’t normally seek out. Some of these are books that appeal to a niche audience. However, I believe thatContinue reading “Committed: Startup Survival Tips and Uncommon Sense for First-Time Tech Founders Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – I Was a Teenage Slasher
Hi Everybody! Pay homage to your favorite slasher movies and try to control your killer instincts because returning guest Mel B of BDA Publishing and I discuss how we would adapt “I Was a Teenage Slasher” by Stephen Graham Jones in the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast! You can check it out atContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – I Was a Teenage Slasher”
None of This is True Book Review
Content warning: this review mentions alcoholism, domestic and sexual abuse, and grooming. Ever since I read Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, I have been wanting to read more of her work. I understand that her thrillers focus on families and are edgier than most. An example of this is one of her latestContinue reading “None of This is True Book Review”
Serafina and the Black Cloak Book Review
When I was a Children’s Librarian, we prepared Battle of the Books for 5 months. To plan ahead or so to speak, I tried to read all of the titles that we selected. I was able to see why they were chosen, especially Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty. It was a good,Continue reading “Serafina and the Black Cloak Book Review”
I Was a Teenage Slasher Book Review
It’s October yet again, and that means scary content! For the rest of this month, I will review books that will focus on horror, the spooky, and thrillers. First up is I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones. It’s a great homage to iconic slasher movies despite some issues with the storytelling. IContinue reading “I Was a Teenage Slasher Book Review”
White Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses racism, white supremacy, and mental health. When I finish a book, it may take some time for me to formulate my thoughts on it. This can beContinue reading “White Book Review”
Kittentits Book Review
When I finished reading Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder a while back, I wondered if I could ever read something as insane and absurd as that. My question was answered when a dear friend, who works at a library, told me about Kittentits by Holly Wilson, which got published this year. She told me about theContinue reading “Kittentits Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – Kittentits
Hi Everybody! Grab your hot air balloons, travel to the World’s Fair, and conduct a seance because guest Sarah Rick I talk about how we would adapt Kittentits by Holly Wilson on the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast. You can check it out at this link. My review of Kittentits will be up nextContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Kittentits”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 