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book hype!
apropos of nothing, one thing I'm absolutely looking forward to in the very near future is A House With Good Bones by T Kingfisher (aka Ursula Vernon). It comes out THIS TUESDAY, March 28, 2023, and I'm SOOOO hype for it. This is one of her horror stories.
“Mom seems off.” Her brother’s words echo in Sam Montgomery’s ear as she turns onto the quiet North Carolina street where their mother lives alone. She brushes the thought away as she climbs the front steps. Sam’s excited for this rare extended visit, and looking forward to nights with just the two of them, drinking boxed wine, watching murder mystery shows, and guessing who the killer is long before the characters figure it out. But stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn’t what it used to be. Gone is the warm, cluttered charm her mom is known for; now the walls are painted a sterile white. Her mom jumps at the smallest noises and looks over her shoulder even when she’s the only person in the room. And when Sam steps out back to clear her head, she finds a jar of teeth hidden beneath the magazine-worthy rose bushes, and vultures are circling the garden from above. To find out what’s got her mom so frightened in her own home, Sam will go digging for the truth. But some secrets are better left buried.
I love Vernon's writing, from her stuff for adults to her young reader stuff (I love Nurk and Castle Hangnail). I think/hope this book is the one with the protagonist who is an entomologist, too, which is a major plus for me. (I love arthropods.) Her writing is witty and wry, and the stories overall have a warmth/kindness to them that is comforting even/especially when the characters are going through Some Shit--yes, even/especially in her horror books. Her writing reminds me of Pratchett in some ways (and yes, that is in fact one of the highest compliments I can bestow).
Anyway, if you want to read along with me, I've already preordered A House With Good Bones by T Kingfisher (aka Ursula Vernon). I can't wait to read it :)
BOOK HYPE: Scarlett Gale, red, the wolf, and the woods
Scarlett gale is the author of 2 books that I absolutely adore (His secret Illuminations and its sequel) which is so far up my alley it's embarrassing
I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am for this new work by her..it comes out September 1,2023
A hardworking farmer who moonlights as a dog trainer, Red longs for her brothers to step it up on the family farm so she can get a whole five minutes of uninterrupted time to herself. When her grandma calls down with a delivery request, Red jumps at the chance to go visit the house in the woods she loves so much. No farm chores and a good hike? It’s basically the perfect day!
…right until a wolf walks out of the woods and asks if he can join her.
Sound familiar? Red, the Wolf, and the Woods is a playful, modern take on the classic fairy tale, with a steamy romance at its core. Take some time away from your daily grind to join Red on a flirty, feral adventure!