Category: Book Recs
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7 Common Urban Fantasy Plot Types (With Examples)
Certain plots show up more often in certain genres. Fake dating is a staple of romance novels. Superhero stories love the “hero loses their powers” arc. And urban fantasy has its own recognizable story structures. While every urban fantasy novel tells a different story, many rely on the same underlying…
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5 Urban Fantasy Prequels That Open Incredible Series
Discover 5 urban fantasy prequels that open incredible series. Fast, low-commitment reads that can hook you into your next favorite world.
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7 Short Cozy Mysteries for a Quick, Satisfying Read
Looking for a quick mystery fix? These 7 cozy mystery novellas deliver murder, magic, and amateur sleuths in bite-sized, binge-worthy packages.
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My Top 10 Books of 2023
If there’s one thing I like almost as much as reading books, it’s recommending them. And I may be reading (and writing) less now that I’m a full-time parent, but I still finished a lot of books in 2023. It’s hard to narrow them down to my top ten, but…
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Free Ebook Friday: Crown of Frost by Isabella August
Free ebooks are the best. They’re a great way for readers to try new series risk-free, and they help authors reach new audiences. But there’s just so many of them that it can be hard to find one you like. Free ebook Friday spotlights a free ebook that I’ve personally…
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Fae Friday
I’ve been meaning to hop on the #FaeFriday tag for a while. Hosted by Caffeinated Fae, it’s got bookish prompts inspired by fairies every Friday. This week’s prompt is: Did you know that in certain lore, a fairy is born from the first laugh of a child? That is why…
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Turn Back the Pages: Bandette
Turn Back the Pages is a feature where I spotlight a comic that is not fresh and new. It may have come out a few months ago or even a few years ago. Maybe it was hyped and popular, or maybe it was an underappreciated gem. Whatever the case, it’ll…
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Book Spotlight: Red and Black by Nancy O’Toole Meservier
We can all probably use something good to read right now, so you may see a few more book spotlights from me in the coming weeks. Escaping into fiction while supporting authors is a win-win for everyone–especially when there are superheroes involved. This week, I’m spotlighting Red and Black. I…
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Free Ebook Friday: Shadow Magic: Six Strong Heroines of Urban Fantasy
Free ebooks are the best. They’re a great way for readers to try new series risk-free, and they help authors reach new audiences. But there’s just so many of them that it can be hard to find one you like. Free ebook Friday spotlights a free ebook I’ve personally read…
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Turn Back the Pages: Pretty Deadly
Turn Back the Pages is a feature where I spotlight a comic that is not fresh and new. It may have come out a few months ago or even a few years ago. Maybe it was hyped and popular, or maybe it was an underappreciated gem. Whatever the case, it’ll…
Kristen Brand 