Virginia Feito’s latest is a sharp and surreal stay at Ensor House alongside a psychotic governess with an insatiable appetite. Creepy, campy and crackling with energy — you’ll read this book in a single sitting. Virginia sat down with blog writer Isabelle McConville to chat all about Victorian England, villains, psychopaths, A24 and more in […]
Welcome to the Book Nerd’s Guide to Life! Every other week, we convene in this safe place to discuss the unique challenges of life for people whose noses are always wedged in books. For past guides, click here. I don’t need to tell you how to select the perfect bookish gifts for your loved ones […]
The year is wrapping up, but great fiction isn’t slowing down. Reflecting on the past twelve months or creating a list of hopes and goals for the new year are both time well spent, but escaping from the chaos of the holidays is also vital. Much like the ghosts of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this […]
The holidays usually bring out the best in people, but every so often you witness the worst. That woman who had a tantrum in the checkout line? The parents fighting over the last toy on the shelf? In most cases, it’s nothing a steaming cup of cocoa can’t fix. But once in a while, you just […]
As soon as the holidays roll around, everyone starts talking about their favorite Christmas movies and songs. For the most part, I’m all about it. I mean, I love me some Jingle All the Way and “Baby It’s Cold Outside” as much as the next girl. But, as a book lover, I never understand why […]