Happy Black History Month! I’ve been so backlogged with work that the only volume I knew I could do justice to with regard to the occasion this week is this graphic novel, a part of the Cautionary Fables & Fairytales Book series printed by Iron Circus. I got the entire collection several crowdfunds ago (and …
Tag: Short Stories
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Dec 10 2022
The Best of Connie Willis by Connie Willis
- By Doug Merrill in Doug, Science Fiction, Short Stories
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December 10, 2022
The Best of Connie Willis brings together her shorter works of fiction — short story, novelette and novella — that have won either the Hugo or Nebula award. That she could fill a full-sized collection exclusively with award-winners is a testament to her skill as a storyteller and to the regard science fiction fans and writers …
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Nov 10 2022
Into The Forest: Tales Of The Baba Yaga edited by Lindy Ryan
- By Doreen Sheridan in Doreen, Fantasy, Feminism, Horror, Short Stories, Urban Fantasy
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November 10, 2022
I love the idea of this anthology that collects works from 26 different women worldwide, all on the theme of the mythical Baba Yaga. It’s a really rich subject open to different, intriguing interpretations. For those of you unfamiliar with the myth, our subject is the old wise woman of Slavic lore, who lives in …
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Jun 14 2022
Hugo Awards 2022: Best Novelette Nominee
- By Doreen Sheridan in Doreen, Fantasy, Horror, Mythology, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Urban Fantasy
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June 14, 2022
I’m a big fan of ordering my group reviews for the Hugos alphabetically, but what to do when my favorite is the very first of them? I haven’t had a chance to read much Suzanne Palmer, but I adored Bots Of The Lost Ark, which managed to pack a whole bunch of interesting and delightful …
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Apr 05 2022
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
- By Doreen Sheridan in Doreen, Science Fiction, Short Stories
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April 5, 2022
Hey, I finally got around to reading the oldest book on my NetGalley list! This is how rich and miserable my reading backlog has been: I verily feel like King Midas on the days I don’t feel like Ado Annie. But enough with my random allusions: how is the book, Doreen? (Forgive me, I’m a …
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Mar 24 2022
When Things Get Dark edited by Ellen Datlow
- By Doreen Sheridan in Doreen, Horror, Short Stories
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March 24, 2022
I am genuinely impressed by the way this collection invokes the spirit of Shirley Jackson. So many of the stories read as if they might have come from her pen, so seamlessly do they fit into the dark atmosphere engendered by stories such as The Haunting Of Hill House, The Lottery and We Have Always …
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Jan 10 2022
Cinder The Fireplace Boy: And Other Gayly Grimm Tales (Rewoven Tales) by Ana Mardoll
- By Doreen Sheridan in Children's, Doreen, Fantasy, Short Stories
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January 10, 2022
Oh, man, the punctuation in that title sets my teeth on edge. It also bothers me that it’s part of a series but there’s no numbering for said series which, as of writing, consists of a novel and two short story collections. I suppose it doesn’t matter if the books are read out of order, …
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Dec 16 2021
The Cursed Carnival And Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes compiled by Rick Riordan
- By Doreen Sheridan in Children's, Doreen, Fantasy, Mythology, Science Fiction, Short Stories
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December 16, 2021
First, a small pat on the back to myself for slowly but surely catching up on my reading backlog. Second, a huge pat on the back to everyone involved with Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint that showcases fantastic middle-grade fiction based on world mythologies. The representation is gloriously diverse and fascinatingly educational. I love mythology …
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Nov 02 2021
Daggers Drawn edited by Maxim Jakubowski
- By Doreen Sheridan in Doreen, Mystery, Short Stories
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November 2, 2021
I really struggled with this short story collection, which is unusual given that its publisher tends to be astonishingly good at anthologies. I wonder if some small part of that was due to how my brains have been practically leaking out my ears as I worked to hit several deadlines this past week (including the …
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Oct 25 2021
The Last Line by Robert Dugoni
- By Doreen Sheridan in Doreen, Mystery, Short Stories
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October 25, 2021
Wow, what a way to whet a reader’s appetite for more! Police Detective Del Castigliano has left Madison, Wisconsin for Seattle, ostensibly to pursue opportunities in Homicide, but really to get away from a failed engagement and memories of his ex. He’s partnered with hotshot veteran detective Moss Gunderson, who’s generously given him the lead …
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