Two things I love and appreciate with my monthly book subscriptions are the variety of themes and the diversity of the featured authors. This month was no exception.
I joined Fantastic Strangelings almost a year ago now, after checking out their past selections and deciding to try something new. Most of the titles sounded good, but I’ll admit that I would have probably passed them by in a book store or library. I’ve read about half of the ones I’ve received and have thoroughly enjoyed them! This month’s title, The Lost Story, has vibes of The Chronicles of Narnia (one of my favorite childhood series). Two young boys disappear in a local forest, only to reappear six months later under mysterious circumstances. Years later, one of the boys becomes a missing persons investigator. He alone remembers the fantastical world that they visited, and believes it holds the clue to finding a missing girl. I’m looking forward to starting this one very soon!
Over five years ago, I signed up for a relatively unknown little local subscription called NightWorms. Owners Sadie and Ashley took their love for all things horror and ran with it, showcasing indie presses and new/up-and-coming authors. This month’s theme, “Strange and Unusual,” was quite fitting for me, as July turned into quite a strange and unusual month. Bora Chung’s short story collection, Your Utopia, is described as “haunting, funny, gross, and terrifying,” and I am here for it! As for The Eyes Are the Best Part, well, the title pretty much says it all.
Did you find any great new reads last month? Drop me a line and let’s talk books!
Until next time, stay safe and Happy Reading!