Hey, you guys, remember that time that Hobby Lobby stole ancient artifacts from Egypt and Iraq? Technically they bought stolen artifacts. They didn’t do the digging themselves. I like to imagine that someone walked up to one of the high-ups in a trenchcoat and said, “Saaaayy…ya wanna buy a Dead Sea Scroll?” and they said, “Sure, what could go wrong?” This book is totally not about that. This book is about Ruth, who lives in … Continue reading Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer →
“You will compulsively turn these pages well into the dead of night.”—Paul Tremblay, New York Times best-selling author of Horror Movie and The Cabin at the End of the World A queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this gripping survival horror novel by Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley. The ratcheting tension and gut-churning terror will appeal to fans of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix. Ruth is trapped. She’s … Continue reading Crafting for Sinners →
Hey, all! It’s our last Whatcha Reading for March. Here’s how we’re closing out the month: Lara: I’ve just started the latest Emily Wilde book. I’m only a couple pages in but my hopes are high! Sarah: I am reading The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley. It’s set in 1613 so it’s perfect for my wanting to read books set “not here, not now.” It’s set during a politically and culturally volatile time, which also … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part Two →
Chris Evans, one of the Top Chrises in the world, has made some very interesting choices in projects. This is a tiny, independent movie about family and genius and how do you help a kid who is ridiculously smart also manage to be a happy and healthy kid? Chris Evans plays Frank Adler, a guy who repairs boats in Florida while raising his seven-year-old niece, Mary. Mary gets sent to school to get some socialization … Continue reading Movie Review: Gifted →
