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“There Once Lived a Girl Who Seduced Her Sister’s Husband, and He Hanged Himself: Love Stories” by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

I’m in a particularly grumpy/bitter mood tonight, so this is a perfect time to review this book. Disclaimer:  I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I’m too cynical to take most … Continue reading →

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“Bowlful of Bunnies” by L. S. Engler

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

I’ve been following L. S. Engler‘s blog for a while now, so when I saw that she had released an e-book of short stories, I made sure to buy it immediately.  Since I have a massive TBR list, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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“The Call of Cthulhu” by H. P. Lovecraft

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

“That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die.” This week I chose to read “The Call of Cthulhu” by H. P. Lovecraft for Short Stories on Wednesdays, hosted by Breadcrumb Reads. I … Continue reading →

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“The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Up until this point, I’ve generally been against participating in blog memes.  However, Breadcrumb Reads hosts a Short Stories on Wednesdays meme that I’ve decided will be the exception, as short stories are a very underrated form of writing.  For … Continue reading →

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“Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders” by Neil Gaiman

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Over the past two months, I’ve been participating in a groupread of Neil Gaiman’s “Fragile Things,” as a part of the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge, hosted by Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings.  For those of you who haven’t been following … Continue reading →

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