Domestic & Devilish: The Witches of Eastwick Book Review by John Updike
The Witches of Eastwick book by John Updike is a feminist novel disguised as a complex metaphorical fantasy. The three main characters, middle-aged mothers that were empowered both literally and figuratively by divorce in a midlife crisis, acquire supernatural powers that mirror their newfound psychological…
The Last Of The Moon Girls Review: Murder, Mystery, Magic & Memories
Lizzie Moon choose to leave home. Choose to stop the family business of being healers and running the family farm. She never understood her grandmother’s magical healing and her love of the farm she owned. Lizzie loves her grandmother, but needs to have her own…
10 Standalone Fantasy Books to Read When You Don’t Want to Start a Series
Are you a series or standalone reader? I have a love of all, but I will admit that when I have a hankering for fantasy books it can be tricky to find something to read that doesn’t already have three sequels and a prequel under…
The Last Astronaut Review: Nail-Biting Sci-Fi Horror Blend
I am a big fan of horror books, but I am a fan of sci-fi books as well. I never thought I would find a perfect blend of horror sci-fi… But I did! The Last Astronaut by David Wellington is that perfect blend which incorporates…
A Touch of Magic: Fantasy Books Month at Fully Booked
Happy 2021! Here’s hoping for a wonderful New Year for the world, and bookworms in particular. We’re so grateful to be able to create and share our content, and even more so to you for reading it. That said, we wanted to kick the new…
How Stephen King Uses Snow As An Isolating Element In His Books
The weather outside is frightful you say? Well thankfully you don’t have to venture outdoors if you don’t want to. Instead, you can curl up by the fireplace and read some chilling tales of murderous maniacs, blizzards, and the folks stuck indoors with them. With…
The Bear And The Nightingale Series Review: A Warm To Cozy Up To The Fire With
Taking place in a remote village on the outskirts of a forest in Russia, this series sets a beautifully frightening scene filled with snow, cozy fires, folklore, and winter’s harsh reality. Katherine Arden combines Russian folklore with aspects of history, magic, and life to create…
Droll, Disturbing & Dull: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris Review
In Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris, the author brings a fresh and humorous new perspective on holiday stories and winter books with his disorganized mix of non-fiction, dark and often exaggerated pieces. From hilarious childhood memories or his celebrated Santaland diaries in which David’s…
History Repeating: Review of In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren
I’ll say it up front: I don’t read a ton of romance. It’s just not my genre of choice. Many other genres have romantic elements to them of course, though they aren’t generally the main focus. However, I do find myself looking for fun winter…
Monsters In-Law: Review of Riley’s Excellent and Not At All Fake Exorcism Service
Riley’s Excellent and Not at all Fake Exorcism Service is a comedy infused horror novel that show cases Sophie Queen’s writing talent. In Queen’s book, your main character is far from perfect. She is an aspiring writer living in Manhattan , who can’t get her…
The Luminous Dead Review: Gripping Survival Sci-Fi Horror
Have you ever felt claustrophobic while going through a tight space between two walls or even going down into a small cellar to get something quick? Now imagine having that feeling for weeks… The Luminous Dead is an amazing sci-fi horror book which explores loneliness,…
10 Winter Books to Reach for When the Snow Starts Falling
So you want to get lost in the spirit of winter without actually venturing outdoors? We hear you. These months are perfect for a snuggle and a great book. And how better to appreciate the beginning of this magical season than by curling up with…
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