October 13, 2018
“That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die.” (The Nameless City, pg.141) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft – and the unluckiest of numbers. At least it’s not on a Friday… If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!
October 12, 2018
“Once when the wind was soft and scented I heard the south calling, and sailed endlessly and languorously under strange stars.” (Ex Oblivione, pg.131) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. I don’t know if there is any turning back now… If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!
October 12, 2018
The Cabin at the End of the World (2018) Written by: Paul Tremblay Genre: Horror Pages: 288 (Hardcover) Publisher: William Morrow Why I Chose It: The cover caught my eye at work—that and the title. I wondered: Is this “end of the world” business literal? After reading the summary I realized it might be, and given that I have a weird kind…
October 11, 2018
Hi, I’m Kendra. You might know me from my monthly column, Delayed Reactions, where I talk about the classics that helped build the science fiction and fantasy genre. I’ve also been reviewing science fiction and fantasy here on Speculative Chic for a whole year now. While I love talking about other people’s books, my main passion has been writing my…
October 11, 2018
“A sense of monstrous guilt was upon the land, and out of the abysses between the stars swept chill currents that made men shiver in dark and lonely places.” (Nyarlathotep, pg.121) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. Brace up, for these is still much to experience. If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!
October 11, 2018
On Labor Day weekend every year, more than 80,000 people descend on Atlanta, Georgia to celebrate dozens and dozens of fandoms, from Star Trek to Vampire Hunter D to X-Men to Firefly. The event takes over five host hotels and two of the America’s Mart buildings, and hosts hundreds of guests — writers, actors, artists, bands, and more. To say…
October 10, 2018
“There are not many persons who know what wonders are opened to them in the stories and visions of their youth; for when as children we listen and dream, we think but half-formed thoughts, and when as men we try to remember, we are dulled and prosaic with the poison of life.” (Celephaïs, pg.110) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft.…
October 10, 2018
Frequency (2015) Written By: Christopher Krovatin Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy Pages: 304 pages (eARC) Publisher: Entangled Teen Disclaimer: I was given an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Why I Chose It: I love fairytale retellings. They are my first love. And The Pied Piper might be my favorite fairytale so I figured I should try Frequency. The…
October 10, 2018
Title: Graveyard Keeper Published: Aug. 15, 2018 Developer: Lazy Bear Games Why I Chose It: This game has been billed as similar to Stardew Valley, which is one of my favorite video games ever. Add in the fact that it’s all about managing a graveyard, and I was 100% sold and ready to go. A gothic farming simulator? I was ready to…
October 9, 2018
“My impulse to visit and enter the temple has now become an inexplicable and imperious command which ultimately cannot be denied.” (The Temple, pg.101) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. Glad to have you partake of the madness. If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!