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Read, If You Like: ‘The Starless Sea’ by Erin Morgenstern
Happy new year! I’ve been meaning to write about The Starless Sea since I first read it in spring 2021. I began writing this post back then, forgot about it and reread the novel at the end of last year. So. Since it is a cold, rainy January in here Bath and The Starless Sea Continue reading
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Best Books of 2025
Happy solstice! I am emerging from a deadline bubble and moving almost immediately into a hibernation bubble, but I’m not going to let the year pass without inflicting upon you a list of books I think you should read, whether you’d enjoy them or not. I set a reading goal on Goodreads to read 70 Continue reading
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon, Letters from Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien, The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater, The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri, The Red Market by Scott Carney, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey, This Enchanted Life by Sharon Blackie -
Rotting Trees Buyer’s Guide
Occasionally I am asked what sort of books I write. I usually say ‘urban fantasy’ or ‘magical and a bit strange.’ Mostly I try to change the subject, because it feels like being asked my bra size. It’s not a secret but I’d rather talk about the weather. I am aware this is not helpful Continue reading
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Gifting Patreon Memberships to the No. 1 Readers’ Club (ft. spreading out costs, digital gifting, supporting independent creators and other ways to not feel bad about the festive season)
Hello hello, Looking to buy a gift you know a particular person will love, or searching for ways to support independent artists, educators and creatives when you buy presents instead of lining the pockets of a multinational corporation? You might want to consider gifting a Patreon membership. There are over 300,000 creators using Patreon and Continue reading
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