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Hi everyone and welcome back for day 17! Today’s featured book is… The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West Ok, so this is another book I've actually talked about multiple times before but I don't see myself stopping anytime soon, especially recommended if you're into spooky reads and gothic vibes. I still haven't read the… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 17
Hi everyone and welcome back! Day 16 today. Today’s featured book is… The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste Combining a war on independence, colonialism and feminist issues, The Shadow King is a must-read for anyone approaching decolonial literature. Read for: colonialism; women in war; Ethiopian literature. Synopsis A gripping novel set during Mussolini’s 1935 invasion… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 16
Hi everyone and welcome back! Day 15 already... time truly flies when you're having fun. Today's featured book is... The Red Fletch by Margaret McNellis Whenever I'm looking for a lighter read, retellings are usually a safe bet as I tend to really enjoy them and this book was no exception. The Red Fletch takes… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 15
Hi everyone and welcome back! Let's see what day 14 has in store for us. Today's featured book is... Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura I remember going into this book almost blindly - and somewhat skeptically - and being incredibly surprised by what I found. Isn't it amazing when that happens? Such… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 14
Hi everyone and welcome, or welcome back! Today I'm delighted to host a guest post by Allison Tyra on her research and writing process. Allison's debut, Uncredited: Women's Overlooked Misattributed & Stolen Work, will be published in May 2025 with Rising Action Publishing, a woman-owned and operated publishing house. Uncredited combines research and statistics with… Continue reading GUEST POST – Allison Tyra on research and the writing process
Hi everyone and welcome back! Let's see what day 13 has in store for us. Today's featured book is... Black Water Sister by Zen Cho This book is a perfect blend of original storyline, engaging prose and fascinating lore, all mixed with a ghost grandma, gods and gangsters. It was an instant favourite as I… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 13
Hi everyone and welcome back! Can't believe we're halfway through already! Today's featured book is... The Lost Storyteller by Amanda Block This is another book that completely captured my heart - and ended up on one of my "best of" end-of-year lists. This deeply touching tale of love, acceptance and forgiveness would make a perfect… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 12
Hi everyone and welcome back for day 11! Today’s featured book is… The Path of Thorns by A. G. Slatter If dark tales are your thing, then look no further because this book will satisfy all your gothic novel cravings. Slatter's writing is spellbinding, it's very atmospheric and the main character is gorgeously complex. Do… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 11
Hi everyone and welcome back for day 10! Today’s featured book is… Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia A bit of a darker pick for today but still one that merits reading - although I'd encourage you to check the trigger warnings, especially if you're particularly sensitive to gender-based violence in its many forms.… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 10
Hi everyone and welcome back for day 9! Today’s featured book is… Set My Heart to Five by Simon Stephenson If you enjoy quirky books, then this one is for you! A touching reflection on what it means to be human and to love through the eyes of a sentient robot on a journey to… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 9