Author: Tammy

CAMP DAMASCUS by Chuck Tingle – Review

CAMP DAMASCUS by Chuck Tingle – Review
Posted July 27, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 26 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Chuck Tingle tackles some big themes in his latest, a fun, entertaining and heartfelt story about being yourself. “This is my parents’ worst nightmare,” I announce, gazing at the living room ceiling with a pillow behind my head. “Their gay daughter and her lesbian girlfriend in a spooky old farmhouse doing drugs with […]

SILVER NITRATE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Review

SILVER NITRATE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Review
Posted July 24, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Full of fascinating history, slow build suspense, and two unforgettable main characters, Silver Nitrate is a must read for Silvia Moreno-Garcia fans. “Editing was changing. The Moviola and the Steenbeck machines were yielding space to video monitors, tapes, and computers. Beyond the Yellow Door was an item from another era; it enchanted her […]

Over-Booked [179] – A Book Haul Post

Over-Booked [179] – A Book Haul Post
Posted July 22, 2023 by Tammy in Over-Booked / 32 Comments

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! It was a great couple of weeks for new book mail, take a look: Books in the mail for review: Huge thanks to Ace for […]

Top Ten Tuesday – One Word Titles

Top Ten Tuesday – One Word Titles
Posted July 18, 2023 by Tammy in Top Ten Tuesday / 36 Comments

I’m linking up with Top Ten Tuesday. Top Ten Tuesday 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 the theme is One Word Titles, and I was surprised at how many recent reads fit this […]

THE DEEP SKY by Yume Kitasei – Review

THE DEEP SKY by Yume Kitasei – Review
Posted July 17, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Yume Kitasei tackles the “survival in space” trope but adds emotional themes as well in this stellar debut novel. “What was it about mothers, that they could know you so well? And not know you at all.” The Deep Sky is an exquisitely written SF debut, and I absolutely loved it. This is […]