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The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
3.5
Village Library Demon-Hunting by C. M. Waggoner is a mostly lighthearted murder mystery with a twist. Local librarian, Sherry Pinkwhistle, keeps solving murders in her tiny New England town. But she’s starting to think there’s got to be something weird going on. There are more murders in this sleepy little town than should be possible without someone else noticing. But all the townsfolk just seem to be carrying on like normal. When her cat turns out to be possessed by a demon it proves that there’s something more than murder happening in the town of Winesap.
If you like a tongue in cheek take on the cozy murder mysteries genre, this book is for you. It’s got all the cozy mystery staples, plucky protagonist with cat, a quirky case of neighbors and side characters, and a dramatic finish that Poirot would be proud of.
I appreciated the way the story wove together many different approaches to demon hunting, mingling in help from a newly minted Catholic priest alongside pagan based witch craft approaches and just plain old sleuthing. It was a fun read and would be well enjoyed with a cup of hot tea and some pastry.
The Falcon and the Foe by A.J. Truman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
I don’t like when enemies to lovers goes too hard on the hate each other. Turned me right off.
Strong: There is more than one way to be... by Clara Anganuzzi, Clara Anganuzzi
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists by Diana Weymar
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley for the DRC of this book!
This little volume packs a big impact. I was fortunate enough to be able to view Diana Weymar's Tiny Pricks Project when it was being displayed in a little studio in Portland, Maine. It was really impressive and inspired me to do some activist stitching of my own. In this collection of essays Diana invites voices from all across the world of Craftivism to share their motivations, passions, and advice on crafting a better world.
You'll hear from voices like Jayna Zweiman, co-founder of the PussyHat Project, Sara Trail of the Social Justice Sewing Academy, Nadya Tolokonnikova - a member of Pussy Riot and a performance artist, as well as so many other voices. I was delighted to see a a diverse collection of voices including bipoc creators and queer folks included in this volume.
This book made me want to head out to my local thrift stores to search for hankies to embroider. And, as a public librarian, it also gave me some great idea for programming I could offer in the coming election year at the library.
This little volume packs a big impact. I was fortunate enough to be able to view Diana Weymar's Tiny Pricks Project when it was being displayed in a little studio in Portland, Maine. It was really impressive and inspired me to do some activist stitching of my own. In this collection of essays Diana invites voices from all across the world of Craftivism to share their motivations, passions, and advice on crafting a better world.
You'll hear from voices like Jayna Zweiman, co-founder of the PussyHat Project, Sara Trail of the Social Justice Sewing Academy, Nadya Tolokonnikova - a member of Pussy Riot and a performance artist, as well as so many other voices. I was delighted to see a a diverse collection of voices including bipoc creators and queer folks included in this volume.
This book made me want to head out to my local thrift stores to search for hankies to embroider. And, as a public librarian, it also gave me some great idea for programming I could offer in the coming election year at the library.
Ravensong by TJ Klune
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty