Author: Tammy

Over-Booked [198] – August Book Haul

Over-Booked [198] – August Book Haul
Posted August 24, 2024 by Tammy in Over-Booked / 35 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! Sure, we have a week to go in August, but next Saturday I’m posting my August Wrap-Up, so I thought I’d squeeze in a book […]

KEY LIME SKY by Al Hess – Review

KEY LIME SKY by Al Hess – Review
Posted August 23, 2024 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A focus on relationships rather than plot left me with mixed feelings for this cozy, science fiction alien invasion story. Key Lime Sky is the second book I’ve read by Al Hess, and although it has elements I love, like humor and interesting queer characters, it didn’t hit the highs I experienced when […]

TIME’S AGENT by Brenda Peynado – Review

TIME’S AGENT by Brenda Peynado – Review
Posted August 22, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A novella sized book packed with intriguing ideas and an emotional storyline, Time’s Agent gives readers plenty to think about. Time’s Agent is such a unique story, and I’m so glad I had the chance to read it. Brenda Peynado imagines a future where pocket worlds—alternate worlds where time moves either faster or […]

THE UNMOTHERS by Leslie J. Anderson – Review

THE UNMOTHERS by Leslie J. Anderson – Review
Posted August 16, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Weird and unsettling, The Unmothers explores folklore, belief, pregnancy and grief, a story told in flawless prose, dripping with dread. The Unmothers was not what I expected at all, but I really ended up loving it. I’ll admit I got off to a shaky start, because so many different characters are introduced, and […]

Ten SFF Books With Cars & Trucks on the Cover

Ten SFF Books With Cars & Trucks on the Cover
Posted August 13, 2024 by Tammy in Top Ten Tuesday / 30 Comments

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 just discovered that I haven’t participated in Top Ten Tuesday since May! But today’s prompt is fun: books about travel or […]