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Vampiric superlatives
It’s no secret that stories about alienation and assimilation and transgressing the taboo are often best told through genre. And what’s a better way to explore those themes than with a brooding, ever encroaching darkness we can feel but fail to identify until the moment of crisis? Vampire stories can be told sideways, villainizing or…
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January Reading Recap
Being in the midst of the rapidly shifting political realities of the country is taking its toll on all of us in different ways. Reading helps to quiet my brain so that I can focus on the never-ending breaking news cycle while staying emotionally grounded. Sometimes my reading is for escape or distraction, but usually…
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January release preview
It seems like every bookish outlet is publishing their most anticipated of 2026 lists. Here are the January releases currently in my queue—a few I’ve read and a couple of ARCs still to read before their respective pub days. Many thanks to NetGalley and each publisher for these Advance Reader Copies in exchange for honest…
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A new bookish home
It’s been a million years since I’ve had a dedicated space like this… but it seems like maybe time. Last year, my reading shifted dramatically when I finally joined NetGalley and started reviewing books in exchange for Advanced Reader Copies. While I’ve been reading and reviewing informally for years, it suddenly feels like time to…
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2025 Reading year in review
I’ve been sharing my thoughts on books and my reading round ups on various social media platforms over the years. But those spaces don’t feel quite right these days. We’ll see if this is a better home! Snapshot This year, I’ve read at least 118 books. Of those books, 74 were published in 2024, with…
Rabbit hole haven: Reviews and nonsense 