Book Reviews
I typically post between two and three book reviews a week. Please refer to my review policy if you’d like to submit a book for consideration. I invite you to subscribe to my newsletter to get a summary of my reviews once a month.
Book Review: Fear by Dirk Kurbjuweit, translated by Imogen Taylor
I tend to roll my eyes these days when I read a description of a book that includes the term 'psychological thriller'; it seems to have turned into a catch-all label for stories that have little violence but many twists, however unbelievable. Recently though, I have...
Book Review: A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena
I've reached that sweet spot in my reading list where I can finally pick books to read off my shelf that I simply want to read. I don't want to seem like I'm complaining, because I love working with different organizations to review books, creating reading lists, etc....
Radio Segment: New Year’s Resolutions!
So I've been reading a few non-fiction books lately in anticipation of recording this radio segment, mainly because I know people will want to read some books to get them motivated in January. As I mention at the beginning, I will never promote a dieting book,...
Books Ive Read in 2017* (This one actually works!)
I read a total of 76 (ish) books this year, which was more than I read last year, so I'm happy with the overall outcome. As I've mentioned before, I don't count all the books I read in my annual end-of-year list, like parenting books, kids books, or the short story...
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 25!!!!
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!!!
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 24
Who's getting excited for Christmas??? I sure am! I've got another Christmas tree in the background for ya! And because it's basically Christmas now, I ate a chocolate right before I filmed this video. And...right after. Merry Christmas Eve, let's talk tomorrow for my...
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 23
I've got a brand new background for ya today! And some insights from my husband on this latest short story which has a very creative title (wink wink).
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 22
I'm squeaking this video in at the last minute here, which is probably a sign of things to come as Christmas draws nearer. But doesn't the tree look so nice, all lit up as it gets darker outside? One of the few benefits of not recording this video earlier in the day I...
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 21
I loved loved loved today's story, I want to shout it from the rooftops! It was perfect for this snowy December 21 here in Calgary, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Another added bonus: the author is someone I've been curious to read for awhile, Rebecca Rosenblum....
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 20
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...
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 19
There's alot going on in this video; I'm wearing a bathrobe, I reveal my blog branded mug, and my husband interrupts my recording. But the most important thing of note is that this is the first short story that is holiday themed-yay! And I really enjoyed it. There are...
Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 18
So thankfully I liked today's story more than the previous two; it's a quirky little number that got me thinking, and I'm still pondering it now. I also have a surprise for you chocolate lovers (especially you, FictionFan!), because I just received a hefty Christmas...