
Month: February 2017

Strungballs By Mike Russell Review
Originally posted on Bunny’s Pause:
*Honest review given in exchange for book.* *Minor spoilers* The strange and unknown has always fascinated me. What exactly defines something being strange? Is it a matter of opinion? Of following society’s rules because we believe that is the correct way? Have we all been brainwashed into a certain way of thinking because it is the ‘good’ and ‘right’ thing to do? I found myself asking all of these questions when I dived into the thrilling novella Strungballs by Mike Russell. I would like to thank the wonderful people at Strange Books especially Jay… Continue reading Strungballs By Mike Russell Review

‘STRUNGBALLS?!’ – A strange and mind-altering review
Originally posted on chloee ✨ magic:
To put it simply, this novella is probably the weirdest thing I have ever read! (And I read some weird stuff) But the weirdness and unfamiliar-ness of this novella is what makes it so great.… Continue reading ‘STRUNGBALLS?!’ – A strange and mind-altering review

5 Days of Lovecraft – 5: Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family
Facts concerning the Late
Arthur Jermyn and His Family
By H. P. Lovecraft Continue reading 5 Days of Lovecraft – 5: Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family
Review: Strange Medicine by Mike Russell
Originally posted on Rustling Reads:
Summary: A man stalked by connection puzzles… A love story about a telephone… A violent hatred – or love? – of the universe… A precious childhood stone… A man who ties himself together with string and bulldog clips… Review: The short stories of Strange Medicine are bizarre and enchanting. There’s an emphasis on pulling habitual people away from their familiar routines, challenging their beliefs – or seeing how far they would go to retain those beliefs in the face of broad opposition. And in that course, the reader’s assumptions, beliefs and habits are challenged. I… Continue reading Review: Strange Medicine by Mike Russell

5 Days of Lovecraft – 4: The Statement of Randolph Carter
The Statement of Randolph Carter
Short story by H. P. Lovecraft
3.8/5 · Goodreads Continue reading 5 Days of Lovecraft – 4: The Statement of Randolph Carter

5 Days of Lovecraft – 3: Sweet Ermengarde
By Percy Simple [H. P. Lovecraft] Continue reading 5 Days of Lovecraft – 3: Sweet Ermengarde

5 Days of Lovecraft – 2: The Alchemist
Welcome to day 2 of 5 Days of Lovecraft! Continue reading 5 Days of Lovecraft – 2: The Alchemist

5 Days of Lovecraft – 1: The Beast in the Cave
Let’s have five days of Lovecraft! Starting now, Examining the Odd will feature a Lovecraft story each day for five days. Continue reading 5 Days of Lovecraft – 1: The Beast in the Cave

Surreal Words from René Magritte
Obviously we enjoy looking at the visual art of René Magritte, but he was a pretty wise talker too. Enjoy these quotes from one of the greatest surrealists. Don’t worry, I’ll stick some paintings in too 🙂 Art evokes the mystery … Continue reading Surreal Words from René Magritte