Strange Animals by Tom Jackson Organized by region, Strange Animals by Tom Jackson looks at some of the most unusual critters around the world. From the tuatara to the anteater, readers will be introduced to myriad marvelous faunal facts. Each section has a short written introduction, with the remainder of the chapter being gorgeous photos, with […]
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Book Review: The Wych Elm by Tana French
Immersive and occasionally unsettling, The Wych Elm by Tana French is an engrossing exploration into the fracturing of one’s identity amidst an unexpected crisis. The story revolves around Toby, a charismatic young man from Dublin who suffers a debilitating head injury after a brutal home invasion. French pairs this personal jeopardy with the shocking discovery […]
Book Review: Dragon Legends by Ava Richardson
Dragon Legends by Ava Richardson is the 2nd book in the Return of the Darkening series. The story follows Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is coming, and the newest dragonriders have been integrated into the bulk of the warriors. As the true nature of their adversary becomes […]
Book Review: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan is a sweeping and ambitious follow-up to The Eye of the World. The novel picks up where the previous book left off, with an even greater sense of urgency and peril. The stakes are higher this time around, as the protagonists find themselves embroiled in a deadly hunt for […]
Book Review: The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Jordan’s The Eye of the World is an engaging start to a fantasy series that immerses readers in quite a vast and intriguing world. The story follows Rand al’Thor and several of his friends as they flee their home after creatures of myth attack his village. They are shepherded by Moiraine and Lan, an Aes […]
The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig
The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig is a thrilling, yet poignant novel of body horror that explores the effects of trauma and the lengths to which people will go to protect those they love. The story follows Nate, as he returns to his hometown with his wife and son. However, when they arrive, they […]
The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco
The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco is an atmospheric horror novel that will leave readers with a sense of unease. The story follows Okiku, a vengeful spirit who haunts those who harm children. The author’s writing style is hauntingly beautiful, with vivid descriptions that bring the story to life. The novel is told […]
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
Nothing But Blackened Teeth, a novella by Cassandra Khaw, is a chilling and atmospheric horror story that will leave readers with goosebumps. The setting is a decaying Japanese Heian-era mansion, which is described in visceral detail, and adds a haunting backdrop to the tale. Khaw’s prose is sparse, yet evocative, making for a chilling and […]
Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt is a haunting and unsettling novel that blends horror and fantasy to create a chilling and immersive reading experience. Rock climber Nick Grevers tackles the imposing peak that is the Maudit, and fails. A serious accident leaves Nick horribly disfigured, and haunted. Nick’s lover, Sam Avery, witnesses his descent into […]
Quickshots: The Natural World
Cats by Julianna Photopoulos Cats by Julianna Photopoulos takes a look at beautiful felines around the world. Divided into broad chapters of Wildcats, Shorthair, Longhair, Behaviour, and Kittens. Each chapter is stuffed with gorgeous photos of various species and breeds of feline. Accompanying the photos is a plethora of information and trivia. Highly recommended, especially […]