I have to admit, my feelings toward Lost Souls are a bit complicated. I almost didn't post a recommendation for it because of the feelings the book stirred up in me. But then I realized that those feelings are most likely what the author, Michael Collins, was going for. Which makes this a very successful... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Dolls Behaving Badly by Cinthia Ritchie
I was a bit hesitant about Dolls Behaving Badly when I first looked at it. Based on the summary, it seemed like one of those books that I would either love or end up hating. But I decided to give it a shot, largely because I just couldn't shake the curiosity I felt about it. Now that... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
(Note: An updated version of this recommendation is available here.) I should start this off by saying that, yes, I definitely recommend Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. But that doesn't mean I recommend it for everyone. Haunted is probably one of the weirdest novels I've ever read. Okay, to be honest, there's another phrase that comes... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Divine Misfortune, by A. Lee Martinez
Humour is one of the best things you can have in a book. Well, for me, anyway. It keeps me in a good mood, and I appreciate how difficult it can be to truly pull off. That's one of the reasons why I like Divine Misfortune so much. I first picked up Divine Misfortune because... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Magpies by Mark Edwards
There aren't a lot of books in this world that keep me tense and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end, but The Magpies managed it. This is, in large part, because of the novel's villains. They aren't supernatural or extraordinary villains. They're real, and they could be living next door to... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 