New Books in Bloom
Did Pride month go well for all of you? I'm still finishing up some of my reads for the month. But I think I did a pretty good job when it came to reading. One of my favorite books from the month was The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton. This book is a sapphic… Continue reading The Stars Too Fondly: A Unique Sapphic Space Adventure
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a good week. My week was pretty good. I had periods where I wasn't feeling good because I'm off my Qulipta for my migraines. But overall I'm feeling better and heading in the right direction to get back on my medication. Unfortunately because my head has been… Continue reading Exploring Themes in Collins’ Songbirds and Snakes
So I know I'm about a decade or more late to the party with this book. It's actually Ava Reid's fault I'm going back and reading the original triology, at least partly. Anyone around pop culture in the 2010s at least had some exposure to The Hunger Games franchise. And while I saw the first… Continue reading Why You Should Revisit The Hunger Games Trilogy Today
April has started and so far has been fairly calm. I've just finished the new Ava Reid book, A Fable for the End of the World. I really enjoyed it more than I have any book in awhile. The book is a sapphic dystopia with strong Hungry Games type vibes. Synopsis The story focuses on… Continue reading Exploring Love and Survival in Fable at the End of the World
Hello everyone and happy Saturday. I hope you have had a good week. I've been reading Origins Progeny for a few weeks now. I wanted to share my thoughts about it. Synopsis Origins Progeny is the second book in the Children of Alpheios series. The Children of Alpheosis was the winner of a Firebird award.… Continue reading Exploring Origins Progeny: A Sci-Fi Journey Worth Reading
I can't believe it is December everyone! My second favorite month of the year. Have any of you started decorating? I had my tree up by the second week of November, but I'm a bit of a Christmas nut. How is everyone doing on their reading goals. I surpassed mine and am now shooting for… Continue reading Essential Reads to Finish Before Year-End
The author discusses popular books they choose not to read, emphasizing personal enjoyment over trends. They express specific reasons for skipping titles like "Fourth Wing," "Shatter Me," "Iron Widow," and others due to issues with character engagement, pacing, or content discomfort. The author encourages readers to reflect on their own preferences.
The individual has shown a keen interest in books that explore the disabled experience, particularly enjoying "Disabled Intimacy" and finding "Soul Jar" to be a great fit. This collection of thirty-one stories, featuring perspectives on disability within the realms of science fiction and fantasy, includes standout pieces such as "There are No Hearing Aid Batteries After the Apocalypse" and "Spore, Bud and Bloody Orchid." These stories offer intriguing and thought-provoking narratives on disability, highlighting the potential for positive representation in post-apocalyptic scenarios and challenging perspectives on illness and survival.
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