November wasn’t a great month quantity-wise, but as far as quality goes, I can’t complain. They were almost all four-star books, so it made it all worth it. Devil’s Way by Robert Bryndza This is my very first advanced reader’s copy ever, and who better than a book by one of my […]
A Guide to Nordic Noir Authors
As per your request, I decided to make a comprehensive mini-guide in order to introduce you to some Nordic Noir authors. Since it’s my favorite genre and November is coming to a rapid end, I had to oblige. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I have a penchant for […]
Devil’s Way by Robert Bryndza
First of all, I’d like to thank Raven Street Publishing, Robert Bryndza, and Netgalley for my advanced reader’s copy. If you want to get your own copy it’s available for pre-order on Amazon, and the paperback releases on January 12, 2023. Trigger warnings: addiction, mental illness. Plot This is […]
Food for Thought – Part Three
Although I tend to talk mostly about books on this blog, most of my readers seem to enjoy these random thoughts I write about from time to time. Probably because they relate to a lot of the topics I bring up. Not everyone reads, so I can dig that. Hence, this is another […]
10 of My Favorite Nordic Noir Shows on Netflix
Last year, or it could be earlier this year (time flies), I made a list of my favorite Netflix shows. But since the list was getting a little too long, I decided to keep my favorite Nordic Noir series for a different post. This brings me here. With the days getting shorter and […]
October Reads – 2022
October, although a very busy month for me, was actually pretty decent as far as my reading went. I read a couple of books that I absolutely loved, although I didn’t give any of them five-star ratings. They were good, solid books, but you’ll see in a bit why they didn’t wow me. […]
Author Spotlight Series- October 2022
Robert Bryndza I hope you guys enjoyed my latest author spotlight on Camilla Lackberg. Since I’ve been reading a lot of Robert Bryndza’s books lately, it seems only appropriate that I dedicate this month’s author spotlight to him. I had The Girl in the Ice on my bookshelf for at […]
Things to Do in Montreal: 10 Best Bookstores in Montreal
As a reader, bookstores are my home away from home. I always love spending a few hours in a new bookstore, discovering new releases, and just taking in the smell of books! Montreal has quite a few amazing bookstores. From large chains such as Indigo and its French equivalent, Renaud-Bray, to smaller indie […]
Things to Do in Montreal: Little Free Libraries Edition
15 Books I Found at the Little Free Libraries Around Montreal In the last year, I discovered a few free libraries around my neighborhood. They have become extremely popular throughout North America, and Montreal is no exception. I love driving from one to another because you never know what treasures you will […]
15 Canadian Authors to Discover
As a Canadian, I always like discovering local authors. We have a few great ones in this nation. Canada brought up some of the best writers in the English language and a couple of French ones worth noting as well. Every now and then, I force myself to get out of my comfort […]