Candra Kylar started out in entertainment journalism and, after becoming obsessed with paranormal thrillers, decided to start penning some of her own. She's originally from New York but moved to the Midwest a few years ago and fell in love with the countrysides.

When I picked up the Midnight Library by Matt Haig, I was not quite sure what to expect. I got the hardback for Christmas, and had heard rave reviews on bookstagram, and yet somehow, I still was not sold. The idea seemed almost childish, too simple… or maybe I was just sick of hyped books not living up to my expectations. This one, however, did…

It’s no secret that I read A LOT, but what’s surprised me this year is how I’ve sort of fallen in love with horror. I’m not a huge horror movie fan, so the fact that I love the genre is a bit of an oddity. Perhaps then, the reason I’ve gotten into all things spooky, supernatural, and horror when it comes to fiction has something to do with the fact that I’ve been treated to some incredible books this year!

So, without further ado, here are just a few of my favourites!

I’ve been seriously loving the thriller/horror genre this month: It’s just so perfect for fall! So, snuggle in with your most favourite blankie, a cup of hot chocolate or tea, and let’s check out which books i read and loved this month!

NANOWRIMO 2019 is almost upon us! Now while i know some authors take this challenge in stride, there are many new writers who find the concept of writing 50k in just 30 days extremely intimidating and anxiety inducing. If you need a kick in the pants, a motivational pick me up, or a creative guru, i have the books for you! Check out my list of 5 books to get you pumped and ready to tackle national novel writing month like a pro!

September was a great month for books for me, especially because it was my birthday- yes i’m now officially 26- and i got to pick up some new reads that i’ve been waiting to dive into for some time! These reads are both fiction, and self development based as i continue on in my year of growth and self improvement, so i hope you’ll find something to love among my top five!

So… lets have a look at what books i read, loved, and recommend for September!

May was a seriously amazing month for me book-wise with several new to me authors dominating my time with entire series that i have now read and loved! Check out what I’m recommending from the month of may, Bookworms!

If you know anything about my personal history, you know i studied dystopian fiction in depth throughout both my A Levels and undergraduate degree. As such, dystopian lit, and in particular feminist dystopian lit, is still one of my very favourite genres. I am also IN LOVE with the new Hulu series of The Handmaid’s tale, and am thrilled that Margaret Atwood has not only been heavily involved with the development of seasons two and three which veer away from the first book, but also that she’s announced she will be writing a sequel to the original novel. It’s definitely exciting times to be a lover of this particular genre of stories, so here are five novels to check out if you are waiting not so patiently for the next Handmaid’s tale updates!

I read some seriously awesome books in April, so here are my top four favorites for your perusal!

I’ve started off the year with some seriously amazing reads!

Here are my top four!