Hidden Demons: Review of The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
New horror novel releases are always a big draw for me. It’s my preferred genre, and I constantly find myself on the lookout for great original horror novels to keep me up at night. When The Last House on Needless Street showed up as a…
Quebec Tragedy: Review of Wish You Were Here by John Allore and Patricia Pearson
As a self-professed lover of true crime (which is mostly how I get my nonfiction fix), I’ve listened to many podcasts, watched many documentaries and read many books about various crimes committed throughout the course of history. However I will say that rarely – or…
Social Injustice: 10 True Crime Books That Delve Into Deeper Issues
Social injustices. Coverups. Public shaming. Not all true crime books are strictly about murder you know. Continuing our coverage for nonfiction month, we’re taking a look at several of these issues. Our previous list took a look at specific killers and the crimes that they…
Crime 101: 10 True Crime Books About Killers and Their Crimes
It’s no secret that true crime has exploded in the past decade, making it a huge draw for nonfiction readers. Countless films, series and podcasts have dedicated their time to delving into cases of scorned lovers, mysterious disappearances, and cold-blooded murderers. However, you may not…
Based on a True Story: Nonfiction Books Month at Fully Booked
Have you ever picked up a biography or memoir about a person you’re fascinated by? How about a travel guide or a how-to about a skill you’ve been looking to improve? Or perhaps – like this reader – a grizzly true crime tale? Well then,…
Get Out! Review of When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Do you ever finish your latest read and think ‘Oh, I’d love to see this as a film’? I’m not ashamed to admit that I do it on the regular. There are so many books out there that you can feel would translate so well…
5 Romance Authors Who Have Stood the Test of Time
Love is in the air – safely, indoors where it can’t be ruined by COVID. Whether you’re a fan of romance books or not, chances are that at some point you’ve read one, new or old. As a matter of fact, romance is the number…
How Did Alexandre Dumas Impact Black Literature?
All for one and one for all, united we stand and divided we fall. An iconic quote from an iconic story, The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. For Black literature month, I’m diving into one of the most celebrated French novels of all time, it’s…
Celebrating Black Literature: Black History Month at Fully Booked
Since the 1970s, Black History Month has been celebrated throughout the month of February in North America. Pioneered by American historian Carter G. Woodson, February has been seen as a time to learn about and honor Black achievements and history – and in our case…
Legendary: Most Popular Fantasy Creatures in Literature Explained
It’s pretty easy to see why the fantasy genre is so popular. Menacing ogres, stunning unicorns and hypnotic vampires adorn their pages along with a myriad of other fantasy creatures. There are so many to choose from – many inspired by folklore and ancient legends passed down…
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