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My latest read: "Where the Mood Leads" by Wayne Fenlon (and others)

A strong gathering of brief yet potent tales from an experienced group of storytellers. 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8734484250
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5572
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7df49842-c16c-491a-9001-c4686701bdbe

#specfic #horror #darkfantasy #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksof2026

My latest read: "Where the Mood Leads" by Wayne Fenlon (and others)

A strong gathering of brief yet potent tales from an experienced group of storytellers. 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8734484250
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5572
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7df49842-c16c-491a-9001-c4686701bdbe

#specfic #horror #darkfantasy #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksof2026

I mean, everything about this book is great. I'm loving the ghosts, the betrayal, the pain, everything. Definitely worth picking up if you need a new fantasy!

#BookRecommendation #BookRec #Bookish #FantasyBook

I mean, everything about this book is great. I'm loving the ghosts, the betrayal, the pain, everything. Definitely worth picking up if you need a new fantasy!

#BookRecommendation #BookRec #Bookish #FantasyBook

My favorite reads of 2026... so far.

Check out my reviews for details but all of these are bangers in their own way:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/71384024-michael-shotter?shelf=read
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/library/19?shelf=83
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/shotterwriting

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #booksof2026 #whattoread #bookstodon #booktodon

My favorite reads of 2026... so far.

Check out my reviews for details but all of these are bangers in their own way:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/71384024-michael-shotter?shelf=read
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/library/19?shelf=83
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/shotterwriting

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #booksof2026 #whattoread #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "The Complex" by Brian Keene

How well do you know your neighbors? How might you all fare in a crisis? This terror-filled tale considers that, and more! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8700439701
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5451
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/29820f04-fbf1-457c-9fb1-b501658fb776

#horror #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #book #books #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #specfic #speculativefiction #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "The Complex" by Brian Keene

How well do you know your neighbors? How might you all fare in a crisis? This terror-filled tale considers that, and more! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8700439701
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5451
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/29820f04-fbf1-457c-9fb1-b501658fb776

#horror #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #book #books #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #specfic #speculativefiction #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "The Donut Legion" by Joe R. Lansdale

Want an engrossing crime-thriller mystery with a myriad of extras swirling beneath its surface? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8694563567
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5449
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/028b2c96-d686-465a-811d-7547c23387b8

#mystery #crimethriller #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #book #books #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "The Donut Legion" by Joe R. Lansdale

Want an engrossing crime-thriller mystery with a myriad of extras swirling beneath its surface? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8694563567
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5449
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/028b2c96-d686-465a-811d-7547c23387b8

#mystery #crimethriller #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #book #books #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "The Wrecking Squad" by Nick Snape

Looking for a new sci-fi series? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8679993767
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5448
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d5547e7f-392c-4611-9528-32abf69c0e86

#scifi #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #books #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #sciencefiction

My latest read: "The Wrecking Squad" by Nick Snape

Looking for a new sci-fi series? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8679993767
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5448
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d5547e7f-392c-4611-9528-32abf69c0e86

#scifi #bookreview #bookrec #bookreviews #bookrecs #books #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #sciencefiction

My latest read: "Dark Tales" by J.D. Allen

One book, four horror novellas. Worth a look! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8654677904
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5445
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f384acb7-9a27-4773-8029-cb2fb2814c0f

#horror #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity

My latest read: "Dark Tales" by J.D. Allen

One book, four horror novellas. Worth a look! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8654677904
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5445
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f384acb7-9a27-4773-8029-cb2fb2814c0f

#horror #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity

Okay if THREE more of you pre-order my book before my cover reveal, I'm going to contact my artist to make the full paperback version.

CAUSE WHAT DO YOU MEAN 22 OF YOU ARE SUPPORTING A DARK ROMANTASY ROOTED IN EGYPTIAN CUSTOMS AND SILK ROAD HISTORY?

Seriously though thank you so much to everyone so far who has believed in this book!!

@bookstodon #fantasy #darkfantasy #darkromance #romance #bookrec

Okay if THREE more of you pre-order my book before my cover reveal, I'm going to contact my artist to make the full paperback version.

CAUSE WHAT DO YOU MEAN 22 OF YOU ARE SUPPORTING A DARK ROMANTASY ROOTED IN EGYPTIAN CUSTOMS AND SILK ROAD HISTORY?

Seriously though thank you so much to everyone so far who has believed in this book!!

@bookstodon #fantasy #darkfantasy #darkromance #romance #bookrec

MY COVER REVEAL FORM FOR MY GOTHIC VAMPIRE DARK ROMANCE X DARK ROMANTASY IS LIVE!!!!

If you're interested in a Gothic fairytale about a mad scientist vampire obsessed with an Arab violinist on a planet without a sun as a god of nightmares laughs on, consider signing up for my cover reveal on July 15th.

Full blurb and information below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI1uYOVS43Xtlx__KQgB6U2BUEGemVxzUKv4foHgHgajsiZQ/viewform?usp=dialog

@bookstodon #fantasy #darkfantasy #darkromance #romance #bookrec

MY COVER REVEAL FORM FOR MY GOTHIC VAMPIRE DARK ROMANCE X DARK ROMANTASY IS LIVE!!!!

If you're interested in a Gothic fairytale about a mad scientist vampire obsessed with an Arab violinist on a planet without a sun as a god of nightmares laughs on, consider signing up for my cover reveal on July 15th.

Full blurb and information below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI1uYOVS43Xtlx__KQgB6U2BUEGemVxzUKv4foHgHgajsiZQ/viewform?usp=dialog

@bookstodon #fantasy #darkfantasy #darkromance #romance #bookrec

My latest read: "This World of Vile Wonder" - a multi-author collection of historical horror edited by Coy Hall.

Love unorthodox speculative fiction? Don't miss this! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8625068303
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5442
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/db3656f4-a913-4f97-bbee-528c71e0842c

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #sciencefiction

My latest read: "This World of Vile Wonder" - a multi-author collection of historical horror edited by Coy Hall.

Love unorthodox speculative fiction? Don't miss this! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8625068303
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5442
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/db3656f4-a913-4f97-bbee-528c71e0842c

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #sciencefiction

https://www.internetbedroom777.com/shop/p/in-the-girls-room-essays-on-bedroom-culture-from-the-90s-to-now

HIGHLY recommended. Ebook is out June 2026!!

#bookstodon #books #bookrec

https://www.internetbedroom777.com/shop/p/in-the-girls-room-essays-on-bedroom-culture-from-the-90s-to-now

HIGHLY recommended. Ebook is out June 2026!!

#bookstodon #books #bookrec

ICYMI: Here are my favorite reads of 2026, so far.

Reviews:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/71384024-michael-shotter?shelf=read
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/library/19?shelf=83
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/shotterwriting

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #booksof2026 #bookstodon #bootodon

ICYMI: Here are my favorite reads of 2026, so far.

Reviews:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/71384024-michael-shotter?shelf=read
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/library/19?shelf=83
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/shotterwriting

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #booksof2026 #bookstodon #bootodon

My latest read: "Imagine a Friend" by David Quantick

A unique take on a pillar of childhood fantasy. 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8597193682
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5437
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/5b250244-63a3-4903-99b3-a324291c0a22

#specfic #fantasy #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #book #books #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #readers #reading #readingcommunity #booksof2026 #speculativefiction #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "Imagine a Friend" by David Quantick

A unique take on a pillar of childhood fantasy. 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8597193682
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5437
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/5b250244-63a3-4903-99b3-a324291c0a22

#specfic #fantasy #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #book #books #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #readers #reading #readingcommunity #booksof2026 #speculativefiction #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "Platform Decay" by Martha Wells

Want to know what I think about the latest Murderbot excursion?

Pick a link:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8592775456
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5435
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3a65ad7e-7d91-4093-9509-992d34ab0954

#specfic #scifi #murderbot #bookreview #bookrec #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #bookrec #bookrecs #bookreviews #booksof2026 #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "Platform Decay" by Martha Wells

Want to know what I think about the latest Murderbot excursion?

Pick a link:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8592775456
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5435
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3a65ad7e-7d91-4093-9509-992d34ab0954

#specfic #scifi #murderbot #bookreview #bookrec #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #bookrec #bookrecs #bookreviews #booksof2026 #bookstodon #booktodon

As you may know, I have a little speculative-fiction book club over at The Book Rdar:

https://thebookradar.com/book-club/2

This month's selection is "Bishop" by Candace Nola.

Check it out!

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #bookclub #reading #readingcommunity #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #readersofmastodon

As you may know, I have a little speculative-fiction book club over at The Book Rdar:

https://thebookradar.com/book-club/2

This month's selection is "Bishop" by Candace Nola.

Check it out!

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #bookclub #reading #readingcommunity #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon #readersofmastodon

Want a clear look at one of Ireland’s bold fights for freedom? Start with this book review.
#AmReading #BookRec #IrishRebellion #Books
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/easter-rising-book-review/

Want a clear look at one of Ireland’s bold fights for freedom? Start with this book review.
#AmReading #BookRec #IrishRebellion #Books
https://thisgrandpablogs.com/easter-rising-book-review/

If you think a gothic mystery novel in which aging train infrastructure plays a key role sounds like a good time, EXTREMELY STRONG rec to Vivian Shaw's "Strange Practice". #bookRec

As you may know, I've been experimenting with a little speculative-fiction book club over at The Book Radar for a while now. This month's selection is "Tales from the Parkland" by Ronald McGillvray. Check it out!

https://thebookradar.com/book-club/2

#specfic #book #books #reading #bookclub #bookrec #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #speculativefiction #horror

As you may know, I've been experimenting with a little speculative-fiction book club over at The Book Radar for a while now. This month's selection is "Tales from the Parkland" by Ronald McGillvray. Check it out!

https://thebookradar.com/book-club/2

#specfic #book #books #reading #bookclub #bookrec #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #speculativefiction #horror

A big thank you to Coy Hall for taking the time to read and review "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell." If you're not already familiar with Coy's fine works of speculative fiction, you should absolutely give them a try! 👍

Get "Mr Perkins Goes to Hell" here:
https://amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #story #novelette #bookreview #bookrec #bookstodon #booktodon #reading #books #whattoread #sciencefiction

A big thank you to Coy Hall for taking the time to read and review "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell." If you're not already familiar with Coy's fine works of speculative fiction, you should absolutely give them a try! 👍

Get "Mr Perkins Goes to Hell" here:
https://amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #story #novelette #bookreview #bookrec #bookstodon #booktodon #reading #books #whattoread #sciencefiction

My latest read: "Rider in the Widow Lands" by Coy Hall

Searching for a brief, potent excursion into a dark realm of swords and sorcery? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8348424144
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5398
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/524713ed-1da6-4c8e-90cc-1ea67c9106a2

#specfic #dark #fantasy #book #books #ebook #ebooks #review #bookreview #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity #bookrec #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "Rider in the Widow Lands" by Coy Hall

Searching for a brief, potent excursion into a dark realm of swords and sorcery? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8348424144
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5398
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/524713ed-1da6-4c8e-90cc-1ea67c9106a2

#specfic #dark #fantasy #book #books #ebook #ebooks #review #bookreview #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity #bookrec #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "Puzzle House" by Duncan Ralston

Love puzzle-based horror? You'll almost certainly enjoy this one. Highly recommended! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8343805489
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5396
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9f609949-1e70-4952-962a-a6bb83fe51ef

#puzzle #horror #book #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #books

My latest read: "Puzzle House" by Duncan Ralston

Love puzzle-based horror? You'll almost certainly enjoy this one. Highly recommended! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8343805489
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5396
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9f609949-1e70-4952-962a-a6bb83fe51ef

#puzzle #horror #book #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #books

This was recommended to me. If you haven’t read it yet, highly recommend. 💯💯💯💯 #booksky #bookrec #christophermathias

This was recommended to me. If you haven’t read it yet, highly recommend. 💯💯💯💯 #booksky #bookrec #christophermathias

My latest read: "Mastodon" by Steve Stred @stevestred

Eager for a chilling excursion into the wilds of Canada where copious cryptids aren't the only concern? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8335057585
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5395
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/1e128965-94fb-4fe1-a4c0-c4eb912a20ff

#specfic #horror #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon

My latest read: "Mastodon" by Steve Stred @stevestred

Eager for a chilling excursion into the wilds of Canada where copious cryptids aren't the only concern? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8335057585
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5395
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/1e128965-94fb-4fe1-a4c0-c4eb912a20ff

#specfic #horror #book #books #bookreview #bookreviews #bookrec #bookrecs #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon