#Quick Reads

[mxlktxa]

“abigail?” you were at the edge of her bed, kneeled down to meet her face. abby scrunched up her face before huffing while turning to face you. those pretty blue eyes met your worried expression, the mind of the muscular blonde racing with what could possibly be wrong, all while seeming to not care.

“what?” she huffed, sitting up snd rubbing her eyes. you only stood up just to attempt and scoot into abbys bed, “what are you doing?��

“im cold,” you whispered, looking at her with those puppy dog eyes she loved yet hated so dearly, “and i cant sleep.”

“jesus, youre in college, yknow. basically am adult,” abby muttered, subconsciously pushing you down to lay with her, arms wrapping around you all snug and warm. you couldnt fight the grin that creeped up on your face, burying your face in the dirty blondes chest and sighing gently.

“thank you, abigail.”

“stop calling me abigail. abby is fine.”

“okay, okay,” you let the room fall silent for a second, still trying to fight that stupid smile she gave you, “good night, abby.”

“yeah. night.”

shameless plug, tlou masterlist - quick reads/rambles

[rachel-sylvan-author]

"Bunnicula" by Deborah and James Howe

[once-upon-a-reblog]

AHHHHH????

I AM FREAKING OUT

(Also here’s the book in question)

[azazel-dreams]

The Double Clue & Other Hercule Poirot Stories by Agatha Christie (Quick Reads)

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[oracleofmadness]

I loved this! I think as far as sequels go, this was just perfect. Alex heads into kan homeland, Galacia, accompanied by Angus and kan horse, Hob (btw, the horse is fine). Staying in kan hunting lodge, Alex discovers that the caretaker has passed away and in such a way that has started rumors of a Moroi. Readying the house for Miss Potter (one of my all-time favorite experts in mushrooms), Alex hires a local duo to help out around the place.

Of course, the Moroi that even Alex knows ka should have initially believed in at this point turns out to be a bit more real than just a rumor. This Moroi and what it does really remind me of sleep paralysis which is something I struggled with for a little over a year, and trust me, it's a terrifying experience.

I really liked this. I think one of my favorite aspects of this book was learning so much more about Alex and particularly T. Kingfisher's created country, Galacia. It's horrifying but also cozy and funny. I just hope I get to see more about Alex. I am in such awe of this author and their creativity and humor. The balance between feeling scared and cozy vibes is just brilliant.

Out February 13, 2024!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!

[binabadaboom]

Do you know how freeing it is to realize people are just stupid. Finding out that rupi kaurs milk and honey outsold the odyssey, and then actually reading it (let’s just say it was not good) was a bright light of realization for me. I don’t care what the general public thinks of me or my writing, because the general public has a wet sponge for a brain if this garbage got published, went viral, and outsold a literal masterpiece.

Also I get it, she speaks to a younger generation that clearly resonates with her, but I mean it’s literally a break up book with triggering content thrown in for shock value. it’s touted as a beacon of self love and healing, but it just fell flat for me.

[ghostjelliess]

Looking for an Icarus retelling where baby boy isn't a warning against hubris but a promise of freedom?

Here go (short story).

[spoldhamauthor]

WIN AN EBOOK! The Bite-Size Book of Silly Sunday Zombie Limericks

Simply write a limerick of your own! The one I judge to be the best/funniest/scariest/most original wins a Kindle copy of The Bite-Sized Book of Silly Sunday Zombie Limericks.

Competition ends Midnight GMT Saturday 2nd November. Not affiliated with Tumblr. No cash alternative.

Good luck!

Bite-Sized limericks with a zombie or horror theme, this fun read for horror lovers is a compilation of some of the Silly Sunday Zombie Limericks written by S P Oldham and previously shared on Written Undead or on her website. After requests to put them all in one place, the author finally gave in and put this book together. A refreshingly different take on the horror genre, not to be taken too seriously. If you just want something to dip and out of, this one is for you. Only £1.99/$2.99

[ariella-monti]

Radio Romance: Slow Burn Novella Available July 16

It’s pub month for RADIO ROMANCE! My next spicy novella will be available for purchase on July 16 and I’m trying a little something different this time.

Was June nonexistent for you too? Because if you told me we went from May to July and completely skipped June, I’d believe you.  Anyway, HAPPY JULY!  It’s such an exciting month in my little corner of the world. I have so much to share. Let’s get to it.  It’s pub month for RADIO ROMANCE!  My next spicy novella will be available for purchase on July 16 and I’m trying a little something…

[motherbookerblog]

Book Review - The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. I was in such a rush to review The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers that I ended up reviewing out of order. I finished this one before I read Samuel Burr’s mystery but promptly forgot about it when it came time to review. That’s not a reflection of the quality of the novel but just how engaged I was by the other book. After all, this is the kind of books I like. It’s Japanese…

[backtothefanfiction]

Okay so Nano Update for the day, I did hit the 5,000 word count goal for the day, woohoo. Still not fully finding my stride with my story but I’ll get there.

I am however realising more and more how grateful I am to myself for all the work I did on Angel to give myself a good writing practice. I feel more and more like a proper writer every day to the point it just feels second nature. I am a writing machine!

Thanks to the poll yesterday I did do a little more work on the Peter in the Office piece while at work today in my down time, but it’s still taking me ages to really get into and finish and I don’t know why because I am so excited about the idea and can’t wait to share it with you all. (Maybe that’s why, because I’ve built it up in my head so much.) Anyway, I’m hoping to have it done and posted soon so hopefully I can start blitzing some of the other prompts I put on the kinktober (now kink til Christmas) list.

However after last nights before sleep quick write, I feel like I want to do a couple more going forward just to keep everyone fed and watered while they wait for the big stuff so expect lots of little pieces. They are just so easy to write and leave me feeling all fluffy and fuzzy before bed, or satisfyingly angsty depending on the time of the month.

Anyway, that’s my update for the day. Check in again tomorrow!

[mxlktxa]

"yknow you talk in your sleep?" abby questioned, turning in her bed to look across the room, seeing you focusing way too deeply on your laptop. your eyebrows knitted together, barely turning your head to let abby know you were listening to her, that you heard her.

"yeah," abby sat up in her bed, "you started talking about clowns falling from the sky? said that they didn't like cheesecake and they were inviting you to a sleepover."

"what? that doesnt make sense."

"oh trust me i know. but i recorded it all just in case you wanted to deny that you talk in your sleep," abby laughed, chucking her phone at you. on the screen was a recording dated for three in the morning, lasting for a minute and a half, "give it a listen."

"after i finish studying."

"ugh, always with the studying," abby stood on her feet, plopping down on your bed. you only watched as her eyes scanned everything of you but not your face, "lets go out to a party tonight. have some fun."

"abby-"

"cmon, pretty girl. itll be fun," abby was damn near begging you at this point, leaning in to finally make eye contact with you. both of your minds racing with both innocent and vile thoughts, abby licking her lips, dragging her bottom lip between her teeth. you, on the other hand, sat giving abby those doe eyes she could never get over, wishing you would just lunge at her already.

"we can just... have fun here," you shrugged, slowly closing the laptop and pushing it to the side, "i dont like big crowds, abigail."

"stop calling me abigail," the strong woman in front of you uttered before caressing your soft cheek to pull you in for a kiss that she had been waiting to share with you for far too long.

technically part 1 here :)

shameless plug, tlou masterlist — quick reads/rambles

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[rachel-sylvan-author]

"The River" by Gary Paulsen Book 2 of the Hatchet series

Thank you @kerryvaughan for the rec! ❤️

[once-upon-a-reblog]

I THINK I MIGHT HAVE PEAKED

(no I'm not serious I'm just so incredibly happy)

[azazel-dreams]

Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle (Quick Reads)

Rating: ❤️❤❤❤❤

[siddheshmm]

it's gonna be a fun mini vacation 🤜🤛