Faye Lilley
@fayelilley.bsky.social
Writer, book nerd, TV connoisseur, tree enthusiast, aspiring polyglot, proud Canadian. 📚 Blog: WorldLiteraTour.com
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January 28, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Read #8 of 2026: A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
This is the first of the five Canada Reads 2026 finalists that I've read so far, and I'm already willing to bet it'll be a top contender.
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This is the first of the five Canada Reads 2026 finalists that I've read so far, and I'm already willing to bet it'll be a top contender.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky #canadareads
Faye's review of A Minor Chorus
This isn't a book I ever would have picked up if not for Canada Reads, but I really enjoyed a lot of it. There are a lot of great conversations in here about Indigenous, queer, and societal issues, as...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Read #8 of 2026: A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
This is the first of the five Canada Reads 2026 finalists that I've read so far, and I'm already willing to bet it'll be a top contender.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky #canadareads
This is the first of the five Canada Reads 2026 finalists that I've read so far, and I'm already willing to bet it'll be a top contender.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky #canadareads
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Surround yourself with the kind of people who find the Oxford comma to be illuminative, beautiful, and necessary.
January 25, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Surround yourself with the kind of people who find the Oxford comma to be illuminative, beautiful, and necessary.
Read #7 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones
Really enjoyed SGJ's take on werewolf lore and seeing their day-to-day lives. And I've crossed off the first of my 26 books to read in 2026!
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Really enjoyed SGJ's take on werewolf lore and seeing their day-to-day lives. And I've crossed off the first of my 26 books to read in 2026!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky
Faye's review of Mongrels
4/5: I don't usually vibe with werewolf stories. But I pretty much always vibe with SGJ, so, to no one's surprise, I really enjoyed this. I love his take on werewolf lore and seeing their day-to-day l...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Read #7 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones
Really enjoyed SGJ's take on werewolf lore and seeing their day-to-day lives. And I've crossed off the first of my 26 books to read in 2026!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky
Really enjoyed SGJ's take on werewolf lore and seeing their day-to-day lives. And I've crossed off the first of my 26 books to read in 2026!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky
New Blog Post: The Canada Reads 2026 Shortlist: My Thoughts
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Canada Reads 2026 Shortlist: My Thoughts
It's time again for Canada Reads, Canada's annual battle of the books! Here are my thoughts on the Canada Reads 2026 shortlist.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:40 PM
New Blog Post: The Canada Reads 2026 Shortlist: My Thoughts
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Read #6 of 2026: 4.5 of 5 stars to Tilt by Emma Pattee
Wow, what a debut novel! I was riveted from start to finish.
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Wow, what a debut novel! I was riveted from start to finish.
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Faye's review of Tilt
4/5: Wow, what a debut novel! Word to the wise: This seems to be marketed as a thriller, but it's 98% introspective literary fiction, and as such it's spectacular. Heavily-pregnant Annie is at IKEA ...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Read #6 of 2026: 4.5 of 5 stars to Tilt by Emma Pattee
Wow, what a debut novel! I was riveted from start to finish.
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Wow, what a debut novel! I was riveted from start to finish.
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#booksky
Read #5 of 2026: 5/5 stars to The Award by Matthew Pearl
My first 5-star read of the year! Loved every second of it. Review to come.
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My first 5-star read of the year! Loved every second of it. Review to come.
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Faye's review of The Award
5/5: My first 5-star read of the year! Review to come.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Read #5 of 2026: 5/5 stars to The Award by Matthew Pearl
My first 5-star read of the year! Loved every second of it. Review to come.
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My first 5-star read of the year! Loved every second of it. Review to come.
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#booksky
Read #4 of 2026: 4/5 stars to King Sorrow by Joe Hill
I love Joe Hill's writing and want to read lots more of his work. I just wish there'd been a little less of this particular book. 😅
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I love Joe Hill's writing and want to read lots more of his work. I just wish there'd been a little less of this particular book. 😅
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#booksky
Faye's review of King Sorrow
4/5: I love Joe Hill's writing. His prose is so pretty, even when he's describing horrific things. His characters and their motivations are so believable, even when they're raging douchebags. And from...
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January 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Read #4 of 2026: 4/5 stars to King Sorrow by Joe Hill
I love Joe Hill's writing and want to read lots more of his work. I just wish there'd been a little less of this particular book. 😅
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#booksky
I love Joe Hill's writing and want to read lots more of his work. I just wish there'd been a little less of this particular book. 😅
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Read #3 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography
Lemony Snicket is always a silly, word-nerdy good time.
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Lemony Snicket is always a silly, word-nerdy good time.
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Faye's review of Lemony Snicket
4/5:
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January 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Read #3 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography
Lemony Snicket is always a silly, word-nerdy good time.
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Lemony Snicket is always a silly, word-nerdy good time.
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#booksky
#BookReview: Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan by Hiroko Yoda
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Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda: REVIEW
My review of Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda, a fascinating and enlightening look at Japanese spirituality.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:57 AM
#BookReview: Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan by Hiroko Yoda
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Read #2 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda
Review to come.
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Review to come.
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Faye's review of Eight Million Ways to Happiness
4/5: Review to come
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January 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Read #2 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda
Review to come.
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Review to come.
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Read #1 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
Really enjoyed this historical fiction that cleverly blends Prohibition-era America with the family dynamics of the Tudors.
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Really enjoyed this historical fiction that cleverly blends Prohibition-era America with the family dynamics of the Tudors.
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Faye's review of Hang the Moon
4/5:
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January 11, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Read #1 of 2026: 4/5 stars to Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
Really enjoyed this historical fiction that cleverly blends Prohibition-era America with the family dynamics of the Tudors.
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#booksky
Really enjoyed this historical fiction that cleverly blends Prohibition-era America with the family dynamics of the Tudors.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#booksky
New Blog Post: My December 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
In which I rank the 15 books I read in December from least favourite to favourite. Genres include thriller, horror, memoir, contemporary, and a few Christmas ghost stories.
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In which I rank the 15 books I read in December from least favourite to favourite. Genres include thriller, horror, memoir, contemporary, and a few Christmas ghost stories.
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December 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
My December 2025 reading wrap-up, in which I rate the 15 books I read in December from least favourite to favourite.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
New Blog Post: My December 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
In which I rank the 15 books I read in December from least favourite to favourite. Genres include thriller, horror, memoir, contemporary, and a few Christmas ghost stories.
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In which I rank the 15 books I read in December from least favourite to favourite. Genres include thriller, horror, memoir, contemporary, and a few Christmas ghost stories.
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#booksky
New Blog Post: My Top 10 Reads of 2025
It's that time of year again - time to choose my 10 favourite reads out of the 152 books I read in 2025.
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It's that time of year again - time to choose my 10 favourite reads out of the 152 books I read in 2025.
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My Top 10 Reads of 2025
It's that time of year again - time to choose my ten favourite reads out of the 152 books I read in 2025.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM
New Blog Post: My Top 10 Reads of 2025
It's that time of year again - time to choose my 10 favourite reads out of the 152 books I read in 2025.
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It's that time of year again - time to choose my 10 favourite reads out of the 152 books I read in 2025.
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First Blog Post of 2026: A Belated Blogmas Wrap-Up, a Christmas Book Haul, and My 2025 Goodreads Stats
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Blogmas Wrap-Up, Christmas Books, and 2025 Goodreads Stats
First post of 2026! A belated Blogmas wrap-up, a Christmas book haul, and a dive into my 2025 Goodreads reading stats.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:26 PM
First Blog Post of 2026: A Belated Blogmas Wrap-Up, a Christmas Book Haul, and My 2025 Goodreads Stats
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Blogmas Day 22: Wrapping Up My 2025 Reading Projects
In what might be my last Blogmas post, I wrap up my reading projects for the year and reflect on how I did with them.
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In what might be my last Blogmas post, I wrap up my reading projects for the year and reflect on how I did with them.
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Blogmas Day 22: Wrapping Up My 2025 Reading Projects
Blogmas Day 22! In what might be my last Blogmas post, I wrap up my reading projects for the year and reflect on how I did with them.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Blogmas Day 22: Wrapping Up My 2025 Reading Projects
In what might be my last Blogmas post, I wrap up my reading projects for the year and reflect on how I did with them.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
In what might be my last Blogmas post, I wrap up my reading projects for the year and reflect on how I did with them.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
Blogmas Day 21: 26 Books in 2026
Today I talk about the 26 books I already own that I need to prioritize reading in 2026. Lots of genres, including both classics and contemporary.
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Today I talk about the 26 books I already own that I need to prioritize reading in 2026. Lots of genres, including both classics and contemporary.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
Blogmas Day 21: 26 Books in 2026
Blogmas Day 21! Today I talk about the 26 books I already own that I need to prioritize reading in 2026.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Blogmas Day 21: 26 Books in 2026
Today I talk about the 26 books I already own that I need to prioritize reading in 2026. Lots of genres, including both classics and contemporary.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
Today I talk about the 26 books I already own that I need to prioritize reading in 2026. Lots of genres, including both classics and contemporary.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
Blogmas Day 20: Top Anticipated Books of 2026
My most anticipated books of 2026. Genres include biography, true crime, history, horror, thriller, dystopia, and literary fiction.
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My most anticipated books of 2026. Genres include biography, true crime, history, horror, thriller, dystopia, and literary fiction.
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Blogmas Day 20: Top Anticipated Books of 2026
Blogmas Day 20! My top anticipated books of 2026 in biography, true crime, history, horror, thriller, dystopia, and literary fiction.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Blogmas Day 20: Top Anticipated Books of 2026
My most anticipated books of 2026. Genres include biography, true crime, history, horror, thriller, dystopia, and literary fiction.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
My most anticipated books of 2026. Genres include biography, true crime, history, horror, thriller, dystopia, and literary fiction.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
Blogmas Day 19
Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
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Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
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Blogmas Day 19: Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Blogmas Day 19! Today I review a new favourite Christmas movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024).
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December 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Blogmas Day 19
Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
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Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
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Blogmas Day 18: 42 Books to Read Before You Die
In which I compare a few Books to Read Before You Die lists, disagree with them, and create my own.
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In which I compare a few Books to Read Before You Die lists, disagree with them, and create my own.
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Blogmas Day 18: Books to Read Before You Die
Blogmas Day 18! In which I compare a few Books to Read Before You Die lists, disagree with them, and create my own.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Blogmas Day 18: 42 Books to Read Before You Die
In which I compare a few Books to Read Before You Die lists, disagree with them, and create my own.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
In which I compare a few Books to Read Before You Die lists, disagree with them, and create my own.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky
Blogmas Day 16-17: Christmas Memories
Today I talk about some of my favourite childhood Christmas memories.
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Today I talk about some of my favourite childhood Christmas memories.
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Blogmas Day 16-17: Christmas Memories
Blogmas Day 16-17 (oops, I missed a day). Today I talk about some of my favourite childhood Christmas memories.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Blogmas Day 16-17: Christmas Memories
Today I talk about some of my favourite childhood Christmas memories.
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Today I talk about some of my favourite childhood Christmas memories.
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Blogmas Day 15: Bookish Gift Ideas
If you're in search of the perfect gift for a bookish person, check out my low-key ranked list of bookish gift ideas.
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If you're in search of the perfect gift for a bookish person, check out my low-key ranked list of bookish gift ideas.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky #christmas
Blogmas Day 15: Bookish Gift Ideas
Blogmas Day 15! If you're in search of the perfect gift for a bookish person, check out my low-key ranked list of bookish gift ideas.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Blogmas Day 15: Bookish Gift Ideas
If you're in search of the perfect gift for a bookish person, check out my low-key ranked list of bookish gift ideas.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky #christmas
If you're in search of the perfect gift for a bookish person, check out my low-key ranked list of bookish gift ideas.
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#blogmas #blogmas2025 #booksky #christmas
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Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.