A dementia diagnosis reveals clues to a decades-old mystery in this new novel from the author of The Secrets of Strangers – Charity Norman’s third to be shortlisted for NZ’s Ngaio Marsh Awards.
"Cascade had the most memorable quotes I’d seen in a while: "it was orderly, a very Canadian kind of apocalypse.”... A four-star story about environmental disaster, the sudden emergence of magic and psychic abilities in groups of people, and the seeming sleep of reason in everyone concerned."
@bookstodon My #review of #TheVoidAscendant (The Void #3) by #PremeeMohamed is now live! A fantastic conclusion to the trilogy that breaks your heart and puts it back together again in a way that's not quite perfect, but still good anyway.
Today's indie author review! Into the Glittering Dark by Kelley York:
"A spectacular, immersive wonderfully written novel, a rollercoaster ride of excitement, suspense, and tragedy, with a budding romance and magic. I highly recommend this outstanding novel. I was thoroughly captivated and never disappointed."
I've just finished reading Feral. I'll admit I felt it was just a tad pretentious to start, but the concept of rewilding won me over.
In many ways it matches my own feelings and ideas about the natural world.
I would highly recommend Feral to anyone who has any interest in the nature and ecology of our seas and forests.
4,5/5 stars 😁
Today's indie author review! You Can Do Magic by R.L. Merrill:
"A very intense and emotional read... it's a good book, a love story between two guys brought together by the fates and other interferences, and some smiles and quite a few chortles."
@bookstodon My #review of #CityofEchoes by #JessicaWarnberg is now live! In fascinating prose, Wärnberg tells the twined stories of the papacy and of Rome, and shows how the popes, the city, and the people of Rome have and will continue to influence each other.
My review of Morgan is My Name, a new take on the Arthurian legends through the eyes of Morgana Le Fay. Engaging feminist retelling of her childhood and growth to womanhood under the capricious tyranny of Uther Pendragon and other untrustworthy men. https://narrellemharris.com/reviews/review-morgan-is-my-name-by-sophie-keetch/
@bookstodon My #review of Cabinet of Curiosities: History from Philippine Artifacts by Ambeth Ocampo is now live! This was a pretty fun trip through Philippine history via a wide range of artifacts, including literary works, music, and even a menu! Ocampo includes updated information wherever possible, as well as tying the artifacts into the greater landscape of Philippine culture and politics.
Thank you, Ahram Online: #Art & #Culture, #Egypt’s leading English language newspaper, for this belated #birthday gift & honorable mention in your pages of my new #book, Quarantine Notes:
"Tim Booth is shocked when his first emergency callout for someone short of breath turns out to be an adult man with a blocked nose. Far from beginner's luck, this turns out to be an omen for the rest of his paramedic career."
Everything in this story is leading somewhere amazing. It's emotional, beautiful, touching, surprising and so incredibly moving. Sniffed, snuffled and out and out cried my way through the last part of this book.
My #bookreview is brief/won't spoil, to spread good, great, & spectacular #horror#books far & wide.
COLD, BLACK, & INFINITE is the new collection by Todd Keisling & it's a fitting title. Dark forces permeate here, shaping fates w/ little concern for humanity. These tales contain cosmic chaos, but the REAL horrors reside within people's choices, realizations, & retributions. (Cemetery Dance)
Full notes on the bookwyrm entry but suffice to say this is a brilliant book, which I've been looking forward to since I heard from @Kon that it was on the way.
Another excellent review from Braham Dabscheck on Newtown Review of Books on journalist Chris Masters book on Ben Roberts-Smith and the defamation trial that didn't go as he'd expected.
There is another book out from the other journalist involved in the defamation allegations - Nick McKenzie-Smith called Crossing the Line - both of which are lurking on my MtTBR.
Today's indie author review! "The Flying Mermaid" by Eule Grey, I Volcano book 1.5:
"Very well written... a beautifully told tale of strength in times of hardship and resistance during times of conflict. I have not read the other stories in the series, but I have put them on my list."
My #bookreview is brief/won't spoil, to spread good, great, & spectacular #horror#books far & wide.
🎃 No matter what flavor of #Halloween you prefer, OCTOBER SCREAMS has a story to delight. These tales are fearsome, frightful, funny, &/or foreboding. Kenneth W. Cain has done a masterful job compiling them: it's the PERFECT read to get you prepared & excited for Spooky Season! (Kangas Khan)