Book Banter

  • Oops, All Standalones!

    I’ve been having some serious series burnout lately. Usually, I will greedily devour a series, binging all of the released books and welcoming a new hyper fixation. It’s one of the best ways to read books. But lately, I’ve found… Continue reading

    Oops, All Standalones!
  • Oh God, It’s Ava and Her Book Bracket Again

    God damn it, guys. I forgot how much I hate doing this. Alright, I guess it’s that time of year. Last year at the halfway point of 2025, I put my favorite reads so far in a tournament-style bracket to… Continue reading

    Oh God, It’s Ava and Her Book Bracket Again
  • Book Bracket: Ranking 32 Magical Reads p.2

    Guys it’s part two time! If you missed it, check out part one here, which has all the context and background info. We’re just going to jump right in here, starting with the state of the board where we last… Continue reading

    Book Bracket: Ranking 32 Magical Reads p.2
  • Webcomics: A Valid Form of Literature

    A few weeks ago I talked about different forms of reading, and what counts as literature. In short, most things count as reading, in my eyes. Audio books, eBooks, light novels, and the subject of today’s article: Webcomics. I read… Continue reading

    Webcomics: A Valid Form of Literature
  • Book Bracket: Ranking 32 Magical Reads p.1

    Unless you live under a rock or are new the the blog, you probably know that I have a long running series where I review books that feature magic, fae, and fantastical elements. Edition SIX went up last week, and,… Continue reading

    Book Bracket: Ranking 32 Magical Reads p.1
  • Five Magical Book Reviews Part SIX

    Guys I think I’m addicted to reading fantasy books and talking about them. There are worse things to be addicted to. It could be cocaine! Whatever. You know the drill. Part five is here, and you can follow the chain… Continue reading

    Five Magical Book Reviews Part SIX
  • Should We Care About Book Ratings and Opinions?

    Back in May, I read The Devils in my book club, and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a book that had been on my radar for a while, and one that my boyfriend’s mom was excited for me to get… Continue reading

    Should We Care About Book Ratings and Opinions?
  • Respecting My Elders Part 1: Examining Some Horror Classics

    There are some names that you can’t escape when discussing the horror genre: HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Mary Shelley, etc. Many consider writers like these to be the “founding fathers” of horror literature. And, as all students… Continue reading

    Respecting My Elders Part 1: Examining Some Horror Classics
  • What Counts as Reading?

    Reading in the modern era looks like a lot of different things. It’s not just paper anymore. It could be audio books, graphic novels, or ebooks. It could be traditional or ‘amateur’ publications. There are many things that I would… Continue reading

    What Counts as Reading?
  • Ten Books with Great LGBTQ+ Representation

    Happy Pride Month! I’m a huge supporter of writing and reading books with quality queer rep. One of my main projects focuses on a sapphic romance. Another has a character that likely will wind up being ace. My poetry collection… Continue reading

    Ten Books with Great LGBTQ+ Representation