Illegibly K.M. West

Tag: books

  • Here One Moment

    A pair of newlyweds still in their wedding clothes, a father enslaved to his “utilization rate” at work, a stay-at-home mother in the throws of small babies, a retired couple enjoying an adventure through the country, a young man with his arm in a sling returning from a friend’s funeral, a vibrant flight attendant, and…

  • Unmask Alice

    Unmask Alice

    One of my favorite things about non-fiction is the fatalistic way things seem to fall into place, like threads stitching in real time to create the outcome we expect… In Unmask Alice, Emerson does a great job providing the historical context for the maelstrom of unfortunate events that developed Go Ask Alice.

  • The End of Innisfail

    It’s been awhile since I’ve done a book review, mostly because my life is busy as ever and I don’t have as much time to get lost in a book as I would like. But, when given the chance to finally finish a series I’d been deeply invested in for years–and as an advanced reader–I…

  • Book Review: Let’s Travel Through “The Gate”

    “We all want to live forever… until we don’t.” If you’ve ever wished you could be a badass warrior and escape the service of your incompetent boss, Amarynn’s story will inspire you. In advance of the book’s release this Saturday, I wanted to introduce you all to your next summer fantasy read. First, I’ll admit…

  • Lions and Asians and Lit Bits, OH MY!

    Full transparency: I’ve been one foot in the grid and one foot off for some time now. My writing has taken a backseat to introspection and a desire for tactile satisfaction–I want to see, to hear, to touch, to taste. It’s been a great honor and privilege that my family and community have rallied around…

  • Halloween Tease – Coming 10/31/21!

    Halloween Tease – Coming 10/31/21!

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  • Book Review – Ground Control

    Book Review – Ground Control

    Let’s hear a round of applause for our girl, Sarah 👏🏼  Women’s Fiction/FemLit is not my normal “cup of tea,” and after reading Ground Control, I see where perhaps this is in error. I was enticed by the Sci-Fi vibes of a voyage to Mars, but as with most books in the Lights Out Ink…