It may be the shortest month, but that doesn’t mean it’s short on awesome book mail!
February started out on the right foot with the arrival of one of my latest wins from LibraryThing…
NightMARE Crush by Casey Renee Kiser is a collection of “punk” poetry, and after reading it a couple of times now, I can say it does have that edgy, angry feel that I associate with punk rock. I was interested in The Plantastic Cookbook for its vegan/vegetarian recipes, since I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate veggies and fruits into dishes other than the typical sides and desserts. I had mixed feelings on this one. I did find some interesting recipes that I may try, but I also found some errors that shouldn’t have made their way to this final copy.
My monthly subscriptions didn’t disappoint…
This month’s NightWorms delivered the latest Chad Lutzke/John Boden collaboration, The Bed Makers, as well as Adam Nevill’s new novel, All the Fiends of Hell. When I saw The Bed Makers, I immediately dropped my current reads to dive into this one (which was a solid four star read for me). I’m saving Nevill’s book for my Halloween reading list. I really enjoyed one of his earlier works, The Ritual, so I’m looking forward to this one.
I am so glad I signed up for the Fantastic Strangelings subscription. This month’s selection, The Warm Hands of Ghosts, sounds amazing: set during World War I, the story of a young woman (former field nurse), her brother who goes missing during the war, and a strange hotelier who offers soldiers “the gift of oblivion.” I’m hoping to start this one in the next week or so.
Last but not least, my latest purchase from Kristopher Triana…
I love ordering directly from the author as I can get signed copies. The Old Lady is Triana’s newest and sounds like a mix of survival horror meets splatter, which is something this author is known for. The Prettiest Girl in the Grave is another recent release and, with a title like that, one I knew I had to add to my Halloween list.
Did you get any awesome book mail recently? Drop me a line and let’s talk books!
Until next time, stay safe, and Happy Reading!