Book 4 of 2026

Title: An Unspeakable Crime
Author: Elaine Marie Alphin
Published: 2010
Format: Hardback
Date Started: 1/11/2026
Date Finished: 1/11/2026
Days to read: 1

I’m fascinated by the tragic story of Leo Frank and the Atlanta pencil factory murder, so picking this up was a no brainer. This book was written for a YA audience, so it was a fast read, and I love that it included photos and newspaper clippings to help bring the story to life.

Book 3 of 2026

Title: Earthlings
Author: Sayaka Murata
Published: 2018
Format: eBook
Date Started: 01/08/26
Date Finished: 01/08/26
Days to read: 3

OK, I was NOT prepared for where this book ended up, even though ‘Horror’ was right there in the tags. It was so fucked up that I can’t in good conscience recommend it to anyone, but I can’t stop thinking about it.

Book 2 of 2026

Title: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 6
Author: Beth Brower
Published: 2022
Format: Audiobook
Date Started: 01/05/2026
Date Finished: 01/09/2026
Days to read: 5

OMG, this one had me SHRIEKING in my car by the end. I didn’t think I could love these stories more... but they just keep getting better and better.

Book 1 of 2026

Title: The Bear and the Nightingale
Author: Katherine Arden
Published: 2017
Format: Paperback
Date Started: 01/01/2026
Date Finished: 01/07/2026
Days to read: 7

A gift from my friend Allison!
A dreamy tale set in 1300's Russia, where Orthodox Christian ideology intersects with ancient folklore. I felt cold just reading it - I would not survive a Russian winter - but I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy!