November 3, 2018
Hello! Happy weekend! It is I, your faithful tour guide. As always, I am delighted to lead you through a fascinating tour of all of the delightful exhibits that Speculative Chic created for you, our awesome readers, last week! Let’s go!
November 2, 2018
Hello friends, I am back with your selection for December’s book club about my favorite season: the dead of winter. The Sunlight Pilgrims (2016) By: Jenni Fagan Discussion date: 12/28/18* *This is Christmastime and a lot of us will not actually be able to discuss on this date. But this being the internet, the discussion post will be available foooooorever. Or…
October 27, 2018
Happy Saturday, friends! And happy almost-Halloween! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Pumpkin everything, spooky stories, decorations, candy…I adore it! Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to observe the holiday season as thoroughly as I usually do. I’ve watched some movies, and I’ve had my fair share of seasonal treats, but I want more. I can’t believe…
October 26, 2018
Editor’s Note: Welcome back to Out of the Box! As a reminder, this is a monthly column where our amazing, layered contributors take a few minutes to discuss the non-speculative things that they love! This month, join Merrin as she discusses how a Texas girl came to love ice hockey as much as she does. Enjoy! I haven’t always been…
October 26, 2018
Welcome to the Speculative Chic Book Club! Each month, we invite you to join us in reading a book that is voted on by YOU, our readers. Following a short review, please feel free to discuss the book in the comments! The Silent Companions (2018) Author: Laura Purcell Pages: 315 (Kindle) Publisher: Penguin Why I nominated this for book club:…
October 13, 2018
Hellloooo world! It’s Saturday, I’ve got my coffee, my amazing tunes (I lie, I’m listening to / watching Parks and Recreation while I work on this), and guess what time it is? (Do I sound perky? I’m not sure, I’m kinda loopy right now.) But anyway, hi there! It’s time for our weekly journey back into the week that was.…
October 9, 2018
As before in previous Resolution Project posts, I am reading the works of N.K. Jemisin this year. The entire works, no exceptions. For this post, I meant to have both of the Dreamblood books read, but life conspired against me and you’ll have to wait on pins and needles for a review of the next one. The Killing Moon (2012)…
October 6, 2018
Hello again, happy readers! What are you up to this weekend? I hope that you’re having a great time, whatever adventures that you happen to be embarking upon. As for me, I’m simply here to make sure that you’re all caught up on that great week that we just wrapped up here at Spec Chic. Onward!
October 5, 2018
Your November selection for a published NaNoWriMo project is . . . Cinder By: Marissa Meyer Discussion date: 11/23/18* *Yes, this is Black Friday. But since this is a discussion on the internet and not in person, please feel free to read the book and participate at any time. The premise: Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New…
September 30, 2018
Happy Sunday! Yes, that’s right, I’m coming at you bright and early on Sunday morning. A little change here and there is good, right? Of course it is. So, without further adieu, here’s your peek at the great week that we had last week here at Speculative Chic!