Keeping your pet does not prove that you love them. On August 12, New York Magazine’s The Cut published an essay from an anonymous author as part of its “exploration of the ethics of pet ownership.” The essay “Why Did I Stop Loving My Cat When I Had a Baby?” has understandably caused outrage. I …
Saltwater taffy, 8-hour beach days, and outdoor showers are just a few of my favorite “classic New England summer” things. As a New England girl, I was fortunate enough to have spent my summers in York, Maine, The Cape and on Martha’s Vineyard. Each location holds its own precious memories, but together, these places create …
A spoiler free review of The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. RDR Rating In a world which has been irrevocably changed by a recent series of wars, Kinch Na Shannack is a trained thief indebted to the Takers Guild for an education, which allowed him to avoid the war. Desperate to pay off his debt, …
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A book review of Grey Dog by Elliot Gish, expected publication: April 2024. At the tail end of the Victorian era Ada Byrd accepts a teaching post in the claustrophobic farm town of Lowry Bridge. Following the death of her beloved sister and a shameful incident with her previous host family, Ada is welcomed by …
“Grey Dog”: A Gothic Horror Steeped in Grey Imagery and Irrepressible Female Rage. Read More »
RDR Rating: “Here’s what they do not tell you about falling in love: there’s not always a soft landing beneath you.” Olivia has built a life for her and her son Asher, after fleeing from his abusive father years ago. Supporting them on her earnings as a beekeeper, Olivia has raised Asher on her own, …
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RDR Rating: 3/5 Stars The land is alive and it’s hungry. Dylan is a newly sponsored athlete for Petzl looking for her big break, Clay is a university student who dreams of using LiDAR technology to complete his geology PhD dissertation and jumpstart his career. Along with Clay’s research assistant Sylvia, Dylan’s boyfriend Luke and …
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NOTE: This is an article I wrote last year, which was originally published by The Point. I wanted to share it here as a mode to showcase some of my own writing from other avenues of my life, but also to share it with anyone who might enjoy this blog. One thing about me, is …
“Unreal Unearth:” The SoundTrack to Dante’s “Inferno” You Never Knew You Needed Read More »
What does it mean to be bookish? And how to be more of it. If you don’t own the book cart are you even bookish? First things first, this is largely meant to be satire. It’s my commentary on recent “bookish” trends or quirks, many of which I take part in myself. This is simply …
I love a good book quote. In fact, I used to keep notebooks upon notebooks of “collections” of my favorite quotes. I’ve always been a BIG annotator, and almost always highlight and write in my books. I know, I know… but that’s a controversial topic for another post. Today I just want to share with …
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I’m not too selective when it comes to adding books to my “want to read” list, evident by my out of control TBR. Yet, some of my best reads yet have been award winners or nominees. One of my favorite reads last year, The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris, was long listed for the …
