Hello Friends! Happy Fall and welcome (or welcome back) to the blog.
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“I must be losing my mind. It’s not nearly as fun as I anticipated.” – Wednesday, Sn. 1
Friends, I hope you’re enjoying some creature comforts of the season, trying out some fall-inspired teas, enjoying a Fall walk, buying a new book, and for the love of November…” put down that phone!” (LOL)
I’m still catching up from my 31 Days of Halloween movie series, which means I’m finally getting around to posting all those late-October updates. My October wrap-up is now live, and I can turn my attention to my newsletter.
I really killed it with reading this October. No longer tied down by a challenge, I’ve had the freedom to pick up whatever catches my interest — requesting a few ARCs, browsing the library shelves, hitting up thrift stores, and simply enjoying the rest of the season at my own pace.
The Bookish* Newsletter!
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Issue No. 9 | OCTOBER 2025 | Blog Version | PDF
Check out my bookish updates on Goodreads, including progress, upcoming titles, lists, and reviews!
NEW ARC BOOK REVIEW ✨ 3 ✨
Thank you to Net Galley and Abrams Press for this title.
HE’S THE DEVIL, Toby Coventry [HORROR, LGBT, ADULT]
He’s The Devil wasn’t quite what I was expecting, and according to the description, I think I completely missed the mark. While there are moments of humor and the synopsis hints at that, it never entirely pulled me in.
I couldn’t connect with the protagonist (or antagonist), Simone—whatever he was meant to be. This is purely a matter of personal taste, but he grated on me from beginning to end. The thirstiness was over the top. I understand the human need for connection and to feel wanted, but everything about him—especially that desperate need to please—drove me a little mad.
Due to its graphic nature, this one may not be everyone’s cup of tea. I didn’t mind that aspect, but I found myself more distracted by trying to figure out whether this entity was a devil, a demon, or some blend of both. Even when its origin was explained, it didn’t bring much clarity.
In the end, I gave this book three stars—mainly for the confusion, dread, and the overall chaos that every character seemed to bring to the table.
Latest Approved ARC Titles!I haven’t requested any additional ARC titles, as I’m trying to catch up on my Kindle reads, which I now have about six, excluding any physical book purchases. |
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🚨 Mystery Thriller Spotlight
Marin Haggerty, the daughter of a notorious serial killer, was only a child when they arrested her father. Ripped from her home and given a new identity, Marin disappeared. Twenty years later, Gwen Tanner keeps everyone at a distance, preferring to satirize the world around her than participate in it. It’s for her safety—and theirs. But when someone starts sending body parts to her front door, the message is I Know Who You Are. The apple never falls too far, after all. |
📖 My Current Read
Three years ago, the melting of arctic permafrost released a pathogen of unknown origin into the atmosphere, causing a small percentage of people to undergo a transformation that became known as the Hollowing. Those impacted slowly became intolerant to normal food, consuming the flesh of other human beings. However, scientists were able to create a synthetic version of human meat that would satisfy the hunger of those impacted by the Hollowing. As a result, humanity slowly began to return to normal, but still feared the people they’d pejoratively dubbed ‘ghouls’. 🎧 ☕ 🍵 📖 |
HAVEN’T KILLED IN YEARS
THIS DELICIOUS DEATH
🎧October Book Haul📚Play Nice, Rachel Harrison |
NOVEMBER READING CHALLENGE☕“Read the last book on your TBR list.” |
📖 Completed October Titles!Don’t Fear The Reaper, Stephen Graham Jones |
Well, friends, that’s it for today. At some point, I will learn how to automatically email this to all my subscribers, as well as any other freebies I create. Don’t forget to check my “Book Tracker” for more updates, and stay tuned for my 2026 Goodreads Challenge.
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