Hummingbird Salamander
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. My reviews are my honest opinion and are not biased for the purpose of personal gain. Jane Smith, not…
Q+A with Susan Earlam
Today I have Susan Earlam on the blog, talking about eco-horror, the environment and her new book, Earthly Bodies. Hi Susan, could you briefly introduce yourself? Hello. I’m a writer, I live in Cheshire with my family. I started a blog in 2010….
Walkies and welly recycling… a weekly check-in
So first off, I completely failed at taking part in the London Bookshop Crawl Readathon, I read most of Last Night at the Telegraph Club and that was it. The weather was pretty good for a bank holiday weekend and I got some garden tasks…
On My Radar: April
Another month, another massive pile of books to look forward to! As always, dates are based on UK publication and links go to Goodreads to find out more info. *Indicates a title I’ve received a review copy of. 1st Sistersong by Lucy Holland The Outlaws…
Bookshop crawl readathon TBR… and a weekly check-in
I went to a garden centre that I hadn’t been to before at the weekend, it’s only like a minute up from the one we usually go to but it’s more for shrubs and trees. I wanted a laurel to replace the grub infested cape…
You Should See Me in a Crown
When Liz doesn’t qualify for the scholarship she’s been working towards, she is crushed, it was her ticket out of town, where she feels too black, too awkward, too gay and too poor to truly be herself. Campbell, Indiana, has one thing it loves above…
Win £30 of Books!
To celebrate ten years of blogging, I’m giving away a bundle of books to one lucky reader. The winner can choose up to £30 worth of books of their choice (or a £30 National Book Token to spend at your leisure). Books will be ordered…
Mermaids and memoir… a weekly check-in
Another week gone by and my blog is now the grand old age of ten. Last week I shared my Spring TBR and a review of Kazuo Ishiguro’s new book, Klara and the Sun. Sign-ups are now open for Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon and I…
Surviving ten years of book blogging
It’s hard to believe I’ve had this blog ten years. There have been some wobbly moments, especially over the last year of course, but I’ve decided I like my little bookish spot on the internet, even if it turns out only to be for me….
Klara and the Sun
Klara awaits her turn in the window, an opportunity to soak in the nourishment from the Sun. Klara is an Artificial Friend, AIs designed to be companions to children. She’s an older model, so has spent some time in the store, with her friend, Rosa….
Top Ten: Spring TBR
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It definitely feels like spring is upon us, occasional bouts of weather warm enough to sit outside in, cheery daffodils round every corner and cherry blossom floating down from above. What that means for my…
What I’ve been reading… a sort of weekly check-in
Hah, I decided I’d do my weekly check in on a Sunday as I’d have more time to take photos and compile my thoughts…obviously that didn’t happen. My blog is fast approaching its 10th birthday so I should really do something for that and stop…
The Edge
The Edge is the third book in the Anomaly Quartet by James Smythe and while I have tried to write this review without spoilers, it may inadvertently include some for the previous books. You should read them! TW: domestic abuse and suicide Ali is part…
Spring is in the air… a weekly check-in
I haven’t read much this week, I felt like playing Stardew Valley at the weekend and that sucked up most my spare time. Curse you, addictive games! I have played it before but decided to start a new farm on Switch, despite my PC farms…
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
Gora is a planet without resources, its only use is a stopover for interplanetary travel. The Five-Hop One-Stop is one such place for long distance travellers to rest and refuel. Run by a Laru and her child, it’s not the most glamourous of stops but…
Floppy alpaca aliens… a weekly check-in
I read The Galaxy, and the Ground Within this week, it’s the Wayfarers books we all need right now, with a big helping of kindness and a message about bridging divides. I’ll review it in full but my main question is how you imagine the…
On My Radar: March
I’m just about keeping up with my pre-orders but March is just around the corner and look at all these books coming out next month. It’s looking like a good month for Popsugar’s “oxymoron in the title” prompt too. 🤣 I’ve got Klara and the…
The Gilded Ones
Deka prays for her blood to run pure. If it flows red at the cutting ceremony, she can take her place as a woman, and will be able to wear a mask, hiding her face from the gaze of men. If it flows gold, she…
Mysterious rocks… a weekly check-in
Someone’s been leaving painted rocks around town. The first I spotted was a slightly terrifying hippo-creature: Is someone trying to send a message? It is some pagan ritual? Are they worshipping the hippo gods? Maybe it’s to raise awareness of the potential hippo cull in…
Top Ten Purple Covers
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. To celebrate Mardi Gras, this week’s Top Ten Tuesday is all about purple, yellow and green books covers. I’ve noticed in the past that I don’t read many books with green covers and I become…
The Sad Ghost Club
The Sad Ghost Club started out as a zine but I hadn’t heard of it until I saw this graphic novel, detailing a day in the life of a sad ghost. It’s quite adorable, maybe aimed at a middle grade age but can be appreciated…
Virtual bookshop crawling, monsters and ghosts… a weekly check-in
Every February the wonderful Bex organises the London Bookshop Crawl and this year it’s gone online, with videos, featured bookshops and offers. I joined in with the chat last night, and came over all nostalgic. So I’m visiting a few shops online and buying more…
Top Ten Valentine’s: Yay or Nay?
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Do you love the cheesiness of Valentine’s Day and surrounding yourself with romantic content? Or would you prefer to have nothing to do with it? I struggled coming up with ten super adorable romances to…
Win a £25 National Book Token
To celebrate my new look, I’d like to give away a Book Token to one of my lovely readers. The prize is a £25 National Book Token. The giveaway is open internationally, you can use the token online at Blackwell’s or Foyles for international delivery….
Witches, demons and a missing piece… a weekly check-in
I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time tweaking things on the blog that I doubt anyone but me will look at. I’ve added follow links to the sidebar, so please give them a click, and I’ll be running a celebratory giveaway tomorrow, so keep your…
Maxwell’s Demon
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. My reviews are my honest opinion and are not biased for the purpose of personal gain. Thomas Quinn is…
On My Radar: February
For the shortest month of the year, there sure are a lot of new books I want to read. Becky Chambers’ final Wayfarers book, the next of James Smythe’s Anomaly Quartet and a new Rockton book are all on my pre-order list, along with The…
New Look Blog!
This week’s check-in comes with a brand new look for Curiosity Killed the Bookworm! Yup, I’ve finally moved it from Blogger onto self-hosted WordPress after nearly ten years. I still have a few things to sort out and fiddle with, but hopefully the site will…
Winter’s Orbit
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. My reviews are my honest opinion and are not biased for the purpose of personal gain. In order to…
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