book reviews new books New Stuff Review: “I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200” – Robert Brockway January 7, 2026 / January 7, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment No, not every paragraph in this book is a run-on sentence, but this short rant of endless ‘ands’ perfectly represents its sarcastic tone and overall mood of childhood loneliness; The kind of loneliness that would spur the creation of imaginary friends. Themes of neglect, abandonment, social disorders and general boredom are slathered in a gravy […] Read more » book review comedy horror horror comedy indie bookstore local bookseller new books
book reviews Review: “Tailored Realities” -Brandon Sanderson December 16, 2025 / December 17, 2025 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment By Nick Osgood TBH, after reading the Stormwind Archive, I couldn’t have possibly imagined Mr. Sanderson writing a short story, let alone an anthology of short stories. I mean, the shortest book in the Stormlight series was a meaty one-thousand pages. “There’s no way he can fit his masterful world-building into just a chapter or […] Read more » brandon sanderson indiebookstore newengland science fiction scifi scifi anthology shortstories small business
book reviews new books Review: “Hole in the Sky” -Daniel H. Wilson November 6, 2025 / January 9, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment By Nick Osgood “INTELLIGENCE MANDATE – THE END IS NIGH. ENTITY IS FORCE OF NATURE AKIN TO GRAVITY. LOCAL AREA OF REVERSED ENTROPY. DREAMS OF CHAOS. BLOOD. FILTH. DEATH. MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR GODS. PREPARE FOR HELL ON EARTH. THIS IS THE END. PRAY. -MD” A man in a basement who accidentally found a way […] Read more » native scifi
book reviews bookstores Bradford VT come on in! ebooks new books New Stuff online bookstore Uncategorized Review: “Kill the Beast” – Serra Swift October 16, 2025 / October 16, 2025 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment “Lyssa leaned her elbows against the counter and watched the Morning Star’s proprietor, Molly, fill another pint glass. She was a buxom battle-axe with a slash of a mouth and a gleam in her eye that said she welcomed trouble, if it meant she got to use the lovingly polished mace hanging above the liquor […] Read more » #fantasy #romantasy #Faerytale #fairytale #witches #fairies #fae
ARCs book reviews bookstores Bradford VT come on in! cool stuff ebooks new books New Stuff online bookstore sales Uncategorized Vermont Wesley the bookstore cat Review: “Futility” Nuzo OnoH September 25, 2025 / September 27, 2025 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment “Listen well to me, human chicken, and fear tomorrow,” the entity said finally. “Some beasts are born to rule the jungle. Other animals are created to rule the hearts of the humans they share a home with. Then you have the unfortunate creatures whose fates are to serve as sustenance to humanity’s unremitting greed. Finally, […] Read more » Blackauthor horror Horrorbook Newbook
book reviews Review: Automatic Noodles August 24, 2025 / August 27, 2025 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment Author – Annalee Newitz Have you seen the hit show “The Bear”? You have? good. Now imagine that show taking place in a post-war U.S.A. and California has succeeded from the U.S.. Replace the crew with bots, specifically H.E.E.I. (Human Equivalant Embodied Intelligence), and make the cuisine spicy noodles. Presto, you have Automatic Noodles. A […] Read more » Sci-Fi SF
book reviews Review: Summer War August 22, 2025 / August 27, 2025 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment Author – Naomi Novik Summer War is a once-upon-a-time epic fantasy told in under a hundred pages. It’s also my introduction to Naomi Novik. A bite sized sampler loaded with battles, royal family dynamics, sorcery, mythical beasts, and a race of immortal beings, this novella feels like a portal into Naomi Novik’s universe of works, […] Read more » Fairytale fantasy Novella
book reviews Review: The Macabre August 20, 2025 / August 22, 2025 by nikatichi Author – Kosoko Jackson Delightfully dark while shining light on empathy, family, and selflessness, “The Macabre” isn’t specifically horror, or a gorefest of any kind, but some of the scenes depicted made my skin crawl. It’s a blend of Fantasy and Horror with several unforgettable moments. Unfortunately, while the story and characters were fun, it […] Read more » blackauthors booktok fantasy horror horror fantasy lgbtq authors
book reviews Review: “The Resurrectionist” August 20, 2025 / August 22, 2025 by nikatichi Author – Kathleen S. Allen “What exactly would happen when someone was resurrected? Would they lose their souls? Would they become less of a person?” “I had set out to conquer death, and instead became its best patron” Kathleen S. Allen makes it very clear that Mary Shelley is a direct inspiration, but “The Resurrectionist” […] Read more » Gothic horror young adult
