Category Archives: Audience

Fanfic minis – March 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Thistle

A bit of a short one this month. Most of what I’m currently reading is in-progress and didn’t finish in March. Plus, I’ve been trying to focus more on other priorities. First: One Night in Bangor by Atalan. A bet … Continue reading →

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Fanfic minis – Feb 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Thistle

Time for another good omens fanfic roundup! Feb was a huge month for fics, in part because several stories that I’ve been reading for ages have now wrapped up. First: in the house we remain by commodorecliche. This is a … Continue reading →

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Fanfic minis – Jan 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Thistle

Ello, ‘ello! I thought I’d do a monthly mini-review type thing for the fanfic that I read each month, since I’m trying to get back into the habit of book reviews. I know a lot of people don’t think of … Continue reading →

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Callback: Good Omens

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Thistle

I am currently obsessed with Good Omens. Here’s the thing: I listened to the audiobook way back in 2010. It was one of the first audiobooks I’d ever tried, and I enjoyed it immensely, but I didn’t get obsessed. I … Continue reading →

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A House with Good Bones, by T. Kingfisher (audio)

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Thistle

Between work assignments, Sam goes to spend a few months with her mother in the house where she grew up. Sam’s brother has expressed concern about their mother’s recent behavior, and Sam is equally alarmed when she arrives. Her mother … Continue reading →

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Death and the Conjuror, by Tom Mead

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Thistle

1930s, London. When Dr. Anselm Rees is found murdered in a room locked from the inside, the cops are flummoxed. Inspector Flint calls on a retired stage magician, Joseph Spector, to help him solve the puzzling case. Let me start … Continue reading →

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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, by Brandon Sanderson (audio)

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Thistle

From StoryGraph: Yumi comes from a land of gardens, meditation, and spirits, while Painter lives in a world of darkness, technology, and nightmares. When their lives suddenly become intertwined in strange ways, can they put aside their differences and work … Continue reading →

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Zero Days, by Ruth Ware

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Thistle

When Jack’s husband is killed in what appears to be a meticulous hit man job, she becomes the prime suspect and goes on the run to get at the truth. This book is exactly what it purports to be: an … Continue reading →

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Yours Truly, by Abby Jimenez

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Thistle

The date of Briana’s divorce finalization is approaching and her brother is struggling on dialysis while he waits for a new kidney. Jacob’s ex-girlfriend began dating his brother only three months after their breakup, and he’s had to move to … Continue reading →

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An American in Provence, by Jamie Beck

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Thistle

Back in late April or early May, I spent an evening out with some friends that culminated in a trip to Barnes & Nobles. We all wandered separately to our various interests in the store, meeting back up and separating … Continue reading →

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