What’s On My Plate – August 2023

What’s On My Plate – August 2023
Posted August 1, 2023 by Tammy in What's On My Plate / 33 Comments

August is bursting at the seams with new releases, and this month I’ve gone overboard with review requests and acceptances. No surprise there! But yes, I want to read all the things. I’m happy to say I’ve already read two of these, What Never Happened and Thornhedge, and I’m in the middle of a third, […]

July 2023 Reading Wrap-Up

July 2023 Reading Wrap-Up
Posted July 31, 2023 by Tammy in Monthly Wrap UP / 24 Comments

July was an excellent month, and not surprisingly, very horror heavy! There were a few July releases (The Sun and the Void and A Twisted Love Story) that I wasn’t able to fit in, but hopefully I can get to them soon. Otherwise I’m pretty pleased with the month. Here are the books I read […]

WILD SPACES by S.L. Coney – Review

WILD SPACES by S.L. Coney – Review
Posted July 28, 2023 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Dreamy, evocative writing and emotional themes make this an intriguing tale, but I didn’t enjoy the ending at all. “There are two kinds of family,” his father says. “The kind you share genes with, and the kind you welcome into your heart.” Please note, spoilers about the dog ahead. I’m so sad that […]

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 […]