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TCO Reviews: Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher
As summer turns early fall, it’s time to start putting aside the beachy reads in favor of cozier aesthetics. It’s early for true dark academia vibes – I don’t need roaring fireplaces just yet; but I also want something a little more thoughtful and grounded. I’m hoping that T. Kingfisher’s recent desert retelling of Snow
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The Secret Lives of British Cities (According to Urban Fantasy)
I’ve been on a bit of a fantasy streak lately—though not the swords-and-sagas kind. These days, I’m drawn more to urban fantasy, that magical subgenre where the extraordinary exists just beneath the surface of the ordinary. It’s one of my favourites, in part because it makes the impossible feel just a bit more possible. Magic,
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Letters from the Reading Perch: Reading as Recovery
Reading has always been more than a hobby to me — it’s comfort, clarity, and, at times, the very thing that keeps me upright. So consider this the first letter from my reading perch: part journal, part meditation, part invitation. Dear Inklings, I’m never sure how universal my reading experience is, but I’ve always found
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Reading adventures, Pt. 10: Dusty legends and ocean breezes in Abu Dhabi
Just when I thought I’d got the hang of this reading-while-traveling thing, my latest trip threw me for a loop. Earlier this month, I was told I needed to travel to Abu Dhabi for work. Never one to waste a good trip, I dove into my usual pre-travel ritual: building a reading list rooted in