Tag: fantasy
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Review – Necessary Fiction – Eloghosa Osunde
A beautiful group of stories and characters that shows us what it means to be queer in Nigeria today. One of the most beautiful and quotable books I’ve read this year.
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November New Releases
Autumn is well and truly here and it’s time to find something great to curl up with. Get the kettle on, the blankets prepped and snuggle up with a new book. Sounds perfect, right?
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Review: As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow
Layla feels like she can’t leave Syria while she can still be of use in the hospital, but the revolution is getting closer and it’s only a matter of time… A devastating story of revolution and the hope that can blossom in the darkest of times.
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Ten Before The End
Every now and then I love giving you an insight into what I have coming up on my bookshelves and reading list. I’ve had a little work through and sort out as we come up to the last couple of months (where have they gone?!).
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Recent Reads I’d Recommend
It’s been a pretty great few months for reading across many a genre. I wanted to share some stand outs that I’d absolutely recommend as we come into the best reading season of the year.
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October New Releases
Autumn is well and truly on its way and it’s time to find something great to curl up with. Get the kettle on, the blankets prepped and snuggle up with a new book. Sounds perfect, right?
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Review: Human Rites – Juno Dawson
Chaos draws near as this trilogy comes to a close, the Hebden Bridge witches are back with a bang! A fitting ending for an exciting trilogy with great rep and twists and turns.
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September New Releases
Look at new release lists and the bombardment from Booktok and Bookstagram can feel like a lot when you’re trying to find a new book. Autumn is well and truly on its way and it’s time to find you something great to curl up with.
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Best Fantasy & Sci- Fi 2025
If you’ve been around for a while then you’ll know that fantasy is one of my favourite genres and I’m loving finding more sci-fi recently. The escapism is second to none and the clever political writing is brilliant.
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August Book New Releases
I know it can feel overwhelming scrolling through social media or browsing through bookshops with so much choice. Summer is well and truly here and if you’re looking for something juicy to get stuck into then I can help with that.
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Disability Pride Month Recommendations
Disability Pride Month is celebrated throughout July and as ever, it’s important to highlight and celebrate these voices. The landscape is grim right now and we can start by educating ourselves and understanding more, using that knowledge and energy in our allyship.
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Queer Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are rising in popularity and I’m absolutely here for it. The books are pieces of art and I always spend so much time lost in the artwork.
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Review: The Sunbearer Trials – Aiden Thomas
Competing in the Sunbearer Trials is every Golds dream, but when two Jades are chosen to compete as well, the competition heats up. An enjoyable and pacy read with great rep, set against a beautiful backdrop and lore.
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July Books New Releases
I know it can feel overwhelming scrolling through social media or browsing through bookshops with so much choice. Summer is well and truly here and if you’re looking for something juicy to get stuck into then I can help with that.
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Books To Read This Summer
If you’re wondering what book to take away with you this summer on your beach holiday or city break, then look no further. You’ve obviously already read about June’s hottest releases, but let me tell you about the books everyone is going to be reading this summer.
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June Books New Releases
Sometimes it feels overwhelming scrolling through social media or browsing through bookshops with so much choice. Summer is well on it’s way and you’re looking for something juicy to get stuck into. Let me help you choose what to read this month.
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Review – Luminous – Silvia Park
Set in a new Korea where robots live among us as family and in our workplaces and can help to further life with robotic replacements too. An interesting mix of genres as a sci-fi/dystopian that read very literary, definitely for fans of Klara and the Sun.
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Bookish Bingo Check In
I thought it was time I did a quick check in of my own! If you’re new here, I’m running a six month reading competition where you could be in with a chance of winning lots of bookish goodies!
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