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…
10 Romance Novels For Your Lockdown Valentines Day
For many people this year, we are having to spend Valentines day behind your own door. While you may already be with your loved ones, you are still in the same space doing the same thing you have done since last year. But what you…
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…
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…
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…
10 Great Classic Books You Probably Haven’t Read
Throughout my life, I have become someone who reads the latest and greatest, but not someone who has spent time reading the classics. I’ve always felt the classics I was forced to read in school were boring, written for someone who likes to spend the…
“It is Sweet and Glorious to Die for One’s Country”: The War Poetry of Wilfred Owen
November 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada and every year I spend the first eleven days of November reminiscing about the time I studied Wilfred Owen poems in England. It is classic book month here at Fully-Booked and we also consider poetry as an essential…
10 Cunning Classics Young Adults Should Read Next
2020 has been a year that involves young adults, adults, kids, everyone, spending the majority of their day inside. And with more lockdowns seemingly around the corner, what better way to spend your afternoons than reading some good classics? Even if you’re not a young…
10 Frightfully Fantastic Horror Books by Authors of Color
Diversity in Horror Fiction So, you’re into horror? Same here. And not just in the fall; I’m a horror fiend all year long, which you might have already guessed from my previous articles here at Fully Booked. But just because you’re into one specific genre…
10 Gothic Horror Stories to Haunt Your Dreams
Who doesn’t love a good gothic horror novel in the fall? Big beautiful spooky houses, macabre families, doomed romance… so wonderful. Classic or modern, these are some of the most atmospheric stories around. If you’re looking for a moody fall read, gothic horror is definitely…
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