A haunting YA literary novel exploring identity, memory, emotional echoes, and surreal repetition. Read my review of The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch for The Write Reads tour.
A haunting carnival, a sinister warning, and gothic horror atmosphere collide in this BBNYA 2025 finalist spotlight for Carousel by Sarah McKnight.
A thoughtful feature of Life and How to Live It: Near Wild Heaven by Chaz Holesworth, a deeply personal and reflective memoir exploring life, growth, and introspection through an unfiltered, stream-of-consciousness style.
This week's Friday Finds features a mix of indie book highlights, an author spotlight on Wendy Murphy, and cozy reader extras to enhance your reading life. Discover new stories, revisit recent posts, and find a few comfort-focused picks for your weekend.
Boy With Wings swept me into one of the most haunting and tender Southern Gothic stories I've read in a while. It's a lyrical blend of magical realism and historical fiction that lingers long after the final page.
This week's edition has book suggestions, a blog round-up, St. Patrick's Day recipes, and a fun learn-to-knit project. As always there is a blog comment contest! #WhatToRead #ReadingCommunity #Knitting #FruitTrays #GuinnessRecipes #BeerCheese