#Quirk Books

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Clay McLeod Chapman (Ghost Eaters, What Kind of Mother) will publish Wake Up and Open Your Eyes in hardcover, e-book, and audio book on January 7 via Quirk Books.

Drawing comparisons to The Last of Us and When Evil Lurks, the 384-page social horror novel follows a family on the run from a demonic possession epidemic that spreads through media.

Noah Fairchild has been losing his formerly polite Southern parents to far-right cable news for years, so when his mother leaves him a voicemail warning him that the "Great Reawakening" is here, he assumes it’s related to one of the many conspiracy theories she believes in. But when his own phone calls go unanswered, Noah makes the long drive from Brooklyn to Richmond, Virginia. There, he discovers his childhood home in shambles, a fridge full of spoiled food, and his parents locked in a terrifying trance-like state in front of the TV. Panicked, Noah attempts to snap them out of it and get medical help. Then Noah’s mother brutally attacks him. But Noah isn’t the only person to be attacked by a loved one. Families across the country are tearing each other apart-–literally-–as people succumb to a form of possession that gets worse the more time they spend watching particular channels, using certain apps, or visiting certain websites. In Noah’s Richmond-based family, only he and his young nephew Marcus are unaffected. Together, they must race back to the safe haven of Brooklyn–-but can they make it before they fall prey to the violent hordes? This ambitious, searing novel from "one of horror's modern masters" holds a mirror to our divided nation, and will shake readers to the core.

Pre-order Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman.

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Doctor Who: The Runaway Tardis (2020)

Story: Rebecca Gyllenhaal -- Art: Kim Smith

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About the Book

Embrace your inner goblin! Learn to decorate, dress, craft, forage, and live according to the goblin principles of community, diversity, proud weirdness, and joyful mess.

Do you ever feel strange, gross, chaotic, underappreciated, or like you don’t quite fit in? Great news: you might be a goblin! That means your imperfections and idiosyncrasies are the most awesome things about you, and you can build a more balanced, comfortable, harmonious life by accepting and honoring them—taking inspiration from the frogs, fungus, moss, rocks, and dirt that goblins love.

Can a mushroom give you fashion tips? Can a snail teach you to be a better person? You bet they can—and in this book you’ll also learn to:

Build a moss garden for your lair

Grow and use medicinal plants

Forage for berries (even in the city)

Mend your cozy sweaters

Display your cool rock collection

And more!

Anyone can be a goblin, and Goblin Mode includes life advice for celebrating physical and mental diversity, rejecting prejudice, and generally hanging on to a little joy.

Featuring 25 whimsical illustrations by Marian Churchland, Goblin Mode will help you rethink your relationship with your body, your home, your community, and the earth.

About the Author

McKayla Coyle

McKayla Coyle (they/them) is a lesbian writer from Anchorage, Alaska. They’re the engagement editor for Literary Hub, and they hold an MFA in fiction from The New School. In their free time they read fantasy novels and make a lot of jam.

[thegirlwiththelantern]

2025 Romance

With Valentine’s Day looming, I thought I would turn to this year’s romance releases. I’ve focused on contemporary but you will find some exceptions in among the lot. The search led me to some publishers I hadn’t been aware of before and that was very exciting. Single Player by Tara Tai | 07 / 01 / 25 – Alcove Press Two video game creators go head-to-head in this delightful, queer…

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Maria Abrams | DEATH IN THE DOWNLINE Spoilers

The Book:  Death in the Downline by Maria AbramsPublished January 14, 2025 by Quirk BooksDate read: January 6, 2025 Find more January 2025 releases here. Death in the Downline spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Drew ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Buy it…

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Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Today I am sharing my thoughts on Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman. #books #horror #ghosteaters #bookreview

Today I am sharing my thoughts on Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman. I’ve been sitting looking at this book for far too long, but now seemed a good time to be reading and reviewing. Can’t think what made me decide that? 🎃👻💀 Here’s what it’s all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 20 September 2022Publisher: Quirk Books Continue reading Untitled

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A Practically Nonsensical Review: Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

"It's a nondenominational séance"

My rating starred:

Instant Classic | 💫Love💫 | Like | Indifferent | Not For Me

A humorous workplace horror about something wicked going on after hours at an Ikea adjacent store! Hendrix's style of humor shines in this half infomercial, half hero's journey (and all ghoulish tale). Some good gross moments, commentary on consumerism, and work/life malaise.

I started the physical book and finished it on audio. The book looks like a furniture catalog, which is fun. And the audiobook was exciting! The narration really sold it.

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Blog Tour: Bride of the Tornado by James Kennedy

Today is my stop on the blog tour for Bride of the Tornado by James Kennedy. I have an extract from the book (first chapter, so no spoilers) – it sounds amazing and I can’t wait to read it. I received a proof of this at MOM Blogger Brunch in May so I’ll definitely be reading and reviewing it soon so keep an eye out for it. Continue reading Untitled

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How to Win the War on Truth is an interesting book taking us through the rise of propaganda

How to Win the War on Truth is an interesting book taking us through the rise of propaganda #books #graphicnovel

Filled with cleverly illustrated real-world examples of propaganda in all its forms, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time. Because when it comes to preserving democracy and fighting for our rights, it’s essential that we do. Story: Samuel C. SpitaleArt: Allan Whincup Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit…

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Bill must have been an interesting kid.

based on this tiktok. also this is for that person who asked me to draw Bill’s parents, sorry i never responded, i’ll draw them in color soon too.

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I ABSOLUTELY ADORE YOUR SQQ HE LOOKS SO FUCKINH DONE WITH LIFE

The recipe for SQQ is: calm on the outside, screaming on the inside.

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(Google translate)

Chasing crumbs chasing crumbs CHASINGCRUMBS—

[thegirlwiththelantern]

5 Romances I Want to Read

This thread of romance books came across my Twitter and it got me thinking. One of my favourite and most joyous genres, I’ve not dedicated a post to it in some time, I don’t think. I’m not going to include any of the books you can find through the link. There’s no need to repeat and you can find them easily enough on your own. Unless the site has imploded. In which case, my apologies. Sweethand…

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While wandering through the village they soon encountered a familiar face. It was the deer friend from the field. This time the deer was covered in more than just mud. The doctor was sad that they were messy again so soon. Now they would clean the deer so well that it would never get messy again. The doctor pulled a large container of a glowing substance from their medical bag and got to work. A few moments later, the deer was so clean they too glowed a brilliant green. It was OK if the friends in the village needed more substantial help. The good doctor was happy to provide it.

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Book Review: A Concept That Could Have been Ingenius...But Wasn't

The Z Word by Lyndsay King-Miller Synopsis Packed with action, humor, sex, and big gay feelings, The Z Word is the queer Zombieland you didn’t know you needed. Chaotic bisexual Wendy is trying to find her place in the queer community of San Lazaro, Arizona, after a bad breakup—which is particularly difficult because her ex is hooking up with some of her friends. And when the people around them…