• Monster Romances to Sink Your Teeth Into

    Werewolves and vampires and dragons, oh my Hi, friend. Welcome to another edition of Crooked Reads, a monthly(ish) collection of bite-sized reviews about books on a theme. The newsletter will always be free to read, but it ain’t free to write. Consider becoming a paid subscriber or buying me a book from my wishlist to…

  • Graphic Memoirs that Tackle Mental Illness

    About trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression Hi, friend. Welcome to another edition of Crooked Reads, a monthly(ish) collection of bite-sized reviews about books on a theme. I’m writing to you from a cloud of COVID brain fog, but things are looking up. The days are warmer. My sunflowers appear to be sprouting already (unless they’re…

  • Get Your Curve on with These Books about Scoliosis

    A stunning memoir and two young adult novels Hi, friend. Welcome to another edition of Crooked Reads, a monthly(ish) collection of bite-sized reviews about books on a theme. Part of the research for my memoir is to read every book about scoliosis I can get my hands on. At first, it was just to get…

  • Upcoming Memoirs You Can't Miss

    About love, grief, sociopathy, ambition, religious violence, and betrayal Hi, friend. Welcome to another edition of Crooked Reads, a collection of bite-sized reviews about books on a theme. Today we’re looking at some fabulous memoirs coming out this year that I can’t wait to get my hands on. First, some realness and a programming note:…