I thought I’d be blowing through this book (Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting), but I keep having
Hallowed By Thy Name (Brooke Winters) Review
This book had a lot going for it: lovely writing, evergreen themes of religious trauma and the search for acceptance
(insert feral screaming) It’s finally here!!! Excuse me while I disappear until I consume and digest this book I’ve been waiting all year for. 😭
Indeed, I am very sorry.
windup
the windup | issue 09
a lot of books, autumn happiness, another giveaway (scroll to the bottom)!
No big deal, just falling head over heels for this book. Anyone else read it?
Too much peopling this week. 💀 This hermit introvert needs help. And sleep. And a cave. A cave to sleep in. Thanks.
Anne of Avonlea
18 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2025
Marilla says, "my father always said that no child should be cooped
family
It Wasn’t Love At First Sight
The common narrative is that when you give birth, you fall in love with your baby at once. In reality, this is a stranger you have to get to know, just like any other person. Sometimes, it’s love at first sight. Other times, it’s not.
Husband: don't you have enough books?
Now accepting applications for a new husband.
Now I am a quote graphic-er. Yes, I did spend too much time doing this. And?
What's your favourite book of all time?
Mine is The Lord of the Rings. I read it every
Book fairs are rather overwhelming, but I'm glad this one came together. I even got to meet a podcaster I listen to on the regular!
Every once in awhile, the wild witch side of me forsakes literary love and wants to read trashy angst. Very interesting whenever this happens.
You think your editor's better than mine, but does yours send you handwritten marriage proposals?
I need some lightheartedness after Demon Copperhead (which I'm still recovering from)
Addiction
Demon Copperhead verdict: it was so incredible, I made graphics
"...a good story doesn't just copy life, it pushes back on it."
This book was painful
💬 Town Square | Is reading really the best way to expand your mind?
Dear Inklings,
First of all, congratulations to our giveaway winners, Sarah Christy, Nisha Mody, and Ruthie Arbeiter! Thank you to