Happy Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings)! In honor of @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social's Summer of Horror 2026, this week I'm featuring House of Shadows (House of Shadows #1) by Darcy Coates. Have you read it? #booksky #bookblogger never-anyone-else.blogspot.com/2026/06/summ...

Summer of Horror – Eight Books With the Haunted/Possessed Doll Trope I'm kicking off the first Friday of Summer of Horror with a list! Last summer I explored color in horror book covers, and this year I'm tackling some horror tropes, both familiar and a little off the beaten path. Haunted or…

For the Summer of Horror 2026 hosted by @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social, I've made myself quite a watchlist of movies and TV shows. I've already started in on If Wishes Could Kill! What are you watching? never-anyone-else.blogspot.com/2026/06/summ... #filmsky #tvsky #booksky #bookblogger

Future Fiction #385 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

THE CHILDREN by Melissa Albert – Review The nitty-gritty: A complex, fantastical coming-of-age story that explores fame, family ties and the blurred boundaries between fantasy and reality, The Children is a mesmerizing tale that will haunt readers with its sense of foreboding and wonder. “Her…

Come and see my first Summer of Horror 2026 post. Thanks again to @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social for such a great event. I'm sharing my thoughts on a newer release from @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social. Thanks @netgalley.bsky.social for the arc! bookertsfarm.blogspot.com/2026/06/this...

The Summer of Horror 2026 has officially begun! I'm kicking things off today with some more spooky favorites from Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters. What are you listening to? #musicsky #booksky ##bookblogger @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social never-anyone-else.blogspot.com/2026/06/summ...

What’s On My Plate – June 2026 We are almost halfway through the year, can you believe it?? June is a big month for new releases, and as usual I've added way too many to my plate! This list includes all genres, including the June releases I've chosen to read for Summer of Horror. I have already…

Buffy’s Corner 5/31/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. Hubby finally came home from his two week trip to South Africa, and he…

The Summer of Horror 2026 hosted by Tammy @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social begin June 1st! I've got a lot of good books on my tbr and some fun stuff planned. I think it's going to be a good summer! never-anyone-else.blogspot.com/2026/05/summ... #booksky #bookblogger

Over-Booked [218] – May 2026 Book Haul May was a busy month for book mail and NetGalley approvals! I have already read a few of these, and I'll link those to my reviews. As always, I sincerely appreciate each book sent to me by publishers, and I will recognize each one below. Here we go! Books in…

if you need encouragement, here are some nice things that the likes of @starkholborn.bsky.social, @thebrainofchris.bsky.social, @thefantasyhive.bsky.social, @runalongwomble.bsky.social, @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social and @jamreads.com have said about the book

May 2026 Monthly Wrap-Up I'm posting this a few days early since I won't be able to share any more reviews this month. I didn't read as much as I wanted to in May, but some months are like that. I reviewed eight books and most of them were excellent! Below I've ranked my May reads in order of how…

Future Fiction #384 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

Favorite Books by my Favorite Authors I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog. Today's prompt is a fun one: highlight ten (or more!) of your favorite…

TEDDY BEARS NEVER DIE by Cho Yeeun – Review The nitty-gritty: Gritty crime drama meets killer teddy bears in this high concept, bloody tale of revenge. Teddy Bears Never Die is probably one of the strangest books I’ve ever read, and the fact that it’s also a translated book (written by a Korean…

Buffy’s Corner 5/24/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I hope everyone is having a good weekend, and if you're in the U.S.,…

Summer of Horror 2026 Summer of Horror 2026 kicks off on June 1st, and I'd love you to join me in celebrating all things horror! Last year I was thrilled that so many bloggers join in, so this year I'm hoping to expand things a bit with a sign up sheet to keep the event more organized. This is a…

DEAD WEIGHT by Hildur Knútsdóttir – Review The nitty-gritty: Two unhappy women seek revenge in this dark, bite-sized story, full of black humor and cats. I loved Icelandic writer Hildur Knútsdóttir's  last book, The Night Guest, so I was very excited to read Dead Weight. First, I want to mention…

Future Fiction #383 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

Twelve Speculative Fiction Books Set During the War In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, I wanted to share a list of speculative fiction books set during wars that the U.S. was involved in (since this is a U.S. holiday). I've been thinking about doing this list for a few years now, but…

THE GATEPOST by Tim Weed – Review The nitty-gritty: A mysterious ancient artifact is the centerpiece of this well written, carefully researched and plotted story, perfect for readers who love scholarly mysteries.  The Gatepost is another excellent story by Tim Weed, whose last book, The Afterlife…

Buffy’s Corner 5/17/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far! I just watched…

THE FAKE DIVINATION OFFENSE by Sara Raasch – Review The nitty-gritty: Sara Raasch combines humor, sports and romance in her latest, a lively, sexy fantasy with lovable characters and thoughtful themes. This is the second book in Sara Raasch’s Magic & Romance series, and this time we follow a side…

Future Fiction #382 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

May Flowers – Twelve Fantasy Books with Flowers on the Cover #wyrdandwonder26 I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog. I love today's prompt! To…

DEATH’S DAUGHTER by S.A. Barnes – Review The nitty-gritty: S.A. Barnes's fantasy debut is a solid series opener with dangerous characters, high stakes and plenty of romantic angst. “And I need you to know that I may not enjoy killing people, but I am very, very good at it.” Despite my middle of…

Buffy’s Corner 5/10/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. First of all, happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! I have…

ABYSS by Nicholas Binge – Review The nitty-gritty: Nicholas Binge combines cosmic horror with biting commentary on big corporations in this short and entertaining novella. Nicholas Binge is such a good writer, and Abyss was a fun, mind-bending story with some Lovecraftian horror elements, hence…

Future Fiction #381 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

Twelve Upcoming Fantasy Books to Get Excited About #WyrdandWonder26 It wouldn't be Wyrd & Wonder without a list, so today I've put together twelve upcoming adult fantasy books that I can't wait to read. There are a lot of fantasy books coming out in the next six months or so, so this is obviously…

THE GIRL WITH A THOUSAND FACES by Sunyi Dean – Review The nitty-gritty: Intricately constructed and full of surprising reveals and connections, The Girl With a Thousand Faces is an epic, emotional journey of revenge, trauma and forgiveness. “Pain and grief are holes that never fill. We just learn…

Buffy’s Corner 5/3/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. Work was super slow this week, and on Thursday I thought it was Friday…

THE CAFÉ OF INFINITE DOORS by Zara Marielle – Review The nitty-gritty: A magical cafe is the setting for this engaging fantasy that blends mythology and modern themes. The Café of Infinite Doors has a fascinating premise, but it ended up being a mixed bag for me, mostly because of the characters…

What’s On My Plate – May 2026 Happy May! This month I'm participating in Wyrd & Wonder, a fantasy reading event, so I'm going to separate my books into two piles: fantasy and other genres. I'm actually surprised how much of my May TBR is fantasy, although some of these are a mash up of fantasy and…

April 2026 Reading Wrap-Up April was a very good month for reading! My favorite book of the month was The Book Witch, and I had four 4.5 star reads too. I also managed to post ten reviews, which I'm happy about. Four of these are novellas, so that's probably why:-) Here are the books I read and…

Future Fiction #380 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

Top Ten Tuesday – Books With Deer on the Cover I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog. Today is a "Freebie," and my mind usually goes to types of book…

BODIES OF WORK by Clay McLeod Chapman – Review The nitty-gritty: Full of gorgeous, disturbing imagery and ambitious in scope, Bodies of Work is a unsettling peek into the mind of a killer. Clay McLeod Chapman always comes up with unique ideas, and in Bodies of Work, he’s taken the story of real…

Buffy’s Corner 4/26/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend so far! I am getting a lot…

Over-Booked [217] – April 2026 Book Haul Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information! Apologies for the long post, but my April book haul is a little out of…

THE LANGUAGE OF LIARS by S.L. Huang – Review The nitty-gritty: A high stakes, emotional tale that explores language and communication between species, The Language of Liars is both thrilling and heart-wrenching. “He’d only wanted to understand them. How many Linguists had told themselves that lie?…

THE BOOK WITCH by Meg Shaffer – Review The nitty-gritty: Magical, funny and surprising, The Book Witch is a delightful, "can't miss" story that embraces the joys of books and reading. “All stories are love stories if you love stories.” Book lovers rejoice! The Book Witch might be the best love…

Future Fiction #379 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

Top Ten Tuesday – April Showers – Covers with Rainbow Colors I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog. Today's theme, in honor of Spring, is "Spring…

JAPANESE GOTHIC by Kylie Lee Baker – Review The nitty-gritty: A mind-bending, bloody mystery, Japanese Gothic blends time travel and folklore into an emotional and heartbreaking story. Japanese Gothic is one of the most unique stories I’ve read in a long time, and Kylie Lee Baker has become a new…

Buffy’s Corner 4/19/26 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. Today is a beautiful sunny day, but on Monday we actually got snow!…

THE VERDANT CAGE by Jess Lourey – Review The nitty-gritty: Lovers of YA dystopian stories won't want to miss this series opener, a fast-paced, action-packed tale with plenty of surprises in store. The Verdant Cage has been getting lots of great buzz, so I was eager to experience it for myself. And…

Future Fiction #378 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

THE TRICKY BUSINESS OF FAERIE BARGAINS by Reena McCarty – Review The nitty-gritty: A woman must return to the faerie world she was thrown out of in this fun and twisty fantasy debut. Books about faeries and the fae realm seem to be everywhere these days, so it’s nice to come across one that feels…