This video is one of my longest yet, but I feel like I say next to nothing in it. Probably because I had no idea how to describe the science fiction story I just read in the advent calendar; it is literally out of this world! I know you’re groaning at the pun, but seriously, I didn’t get it at all. At least I washed my hair today?
As I continue to read through my recently-released spooky books for Halloween collection, I’m treated to a wide variety of genres that incorporate elements of horror into their narratives. Today’s novel, The Orphan of Cemetery Hill by Hester Fox leans heavily into the historical fiction arena, with a healthy dose of supernatural to allow this…
2020 has been a difficult year for most, and yes, I realize how much of an understatement that is. It will come as no surprise that I’ve turned to my trusty bookcase for guidance, but books can be a bridge of understanding and empathy for children as well. When things get complicated, we can look…
Because it’s February, I’ve chosen three books to read that all center on the topic of love and marriage for my latest radio segment (it’s showbiz folks, you don’t need to be that creative!). The first was The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell, which I dug out of my bookshelf after reading a very insightful…
Rosemary Nixon is a well-known figure in the Calgary literary scene, so I’ve been eager to something of hers for awhile. Her last novel Kalila didn’t appeal to me because of the heart-wrenching subject, so when a book of linked short stories labelled ‘humorous’ came along, I was eager to pick it up, and I’m…
Long title, long book. Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club by Megan Gail Coles may scare off people for a few different reasons, one of them being the warning issued at the beginning: “This might hurt a little. Be brave.” But those who are brave will be rewarded. I won’t say I…
Historical fiction isn’t typically a genre I get excited about. It’s one of those things that I tend to enjoy once I’ve been forced into it, but don’t actively seek it out on my own (I also feel this way about travel, and I blame my father for this general reluctance). Anyway, The Sea Gate…
Comments are closed.
This whole month I’ve been like, “Yay, Kelly Link!”
Honestly, that doesn’t sound like a Link story at all. She usually does twists on fairy tales or has a ghost in the attic–that sort of thing. I don’t think I’ve ever read a science fiction story by Link, actually! Hmmmm. Sorry it was a bummer.
oh ghosts in the attic sounds great! Sigh, I’m glad I didn’t miss the mark entirely on this one then.
I think her collection Stranger Things Happen is the most put together. I like Magic for Beginners, but every story feels like the ending is missing! You turn the page and BOOM, it’s a different story.
Well, it’s available online so I couldn’t resist and I must tell you… I haven’t a clue what it’s about! And while I’m no expert, I read more sci-fi than you. The only thing I can think is that it’s dedicated to Iain M Banks, so maybe it connects to his science fiction world in some way – but since I’ve never read his books that doesn’t help much! An odd choice for the advent calendar – I reckon a story about Santa would have been much more fun… 🎅
Right???