September 4, 2018
Happy Book Day, Seanan McGuire! It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of McGuire’s work. I’m also very fond of her alter-ego Mira Grant’s books. Therefore, I was delighted when DAW (via NetGalley) kindly offered me an ARC of Night and Silence. I’ve read books faster than this one, I’m sure, but I’d be hard-pressed to be able to…
May 7, 2018
They might not be raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but that doesn’t mean that we love them any less. Welcome back to My Favorite Things, the weekly column where we grab someone in speculative circles to gab about the greatest in geek. This week we sit down with our very own Editor-in-Chic, Shara White. What does she love…
September 5, 2017
Happy Book Day to Seanan McGuire and all of the fans of her October Daye series! I was fortunate enough to receive a review copy of The Brightest Fell from NetGalley, but that doesn’t mean I’m not impatiently waiting for my shiny new hardcover to arrive today. That’s right! This volume marks Toby’s hardcover debut! I’m so excited to see…
August 1, 2017
This year’s Hugo ballot saw a brand new and somewhat experimental category: Best Series. Many were nominated, and the final tallies offered nominees from all corners of the science fiction and fantasy umbrella. One nominee in particular made my heart sing: the October Daye Books by Seanan McGuire. If you aren’t familiar with the series, this is how McGuire herself…
August 15, 2016
Welcome back to My Favorite Things, a weekly column where our writers share all of their favorite nerdy obsessions. You can tell we love a good book here at Speculative Chic, as three of our picks this week are related to awesome sci-fi/fantasy books. This includes a ghostly (and addictive!) ebook series, everyone’s favorite urban fantasy pet, and a kick…