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To read or not to read

To read or not to read

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by MHJohnsen
My reading target this year was a modest 25 books. It is well within my typical range, and I had a number of good books lined up that I was keen on reading, so it looked like it would be a breeze. But... Read More
Reading challenge 2019

Reading challenge 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
It’s that time of the year again – time to reset the reading challenge. The challenge is mostly to remind myself to keep turning the pages in between all the other things life throws at me... Read More
Last year’s list this year

Last year’s list this year

Posted on June 21, 2018April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
Last February I wrote a blog post listing a handful of dystopian novels. It’s been almost a year and a half, and I think a further update is required. This time, the list is not one of recommend... Read More
Book review: The History of Bestiality

Book review: The History of Bestiality

Posted on June 20, 2018April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
I am willing to bet that most people outside of Norway has not heard about Jens Bjørneboe. It is a shame, because Bjørneboe was a fantastic writer. He was controversial and provocative, with a bruta... Read More
My top 5 horror novels

My top 5 horror novels

Posted on February 17, 2018April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
Horror novels are a mixed bunch, and while I tend to enjoy the majority of the ones I read, sometimes you come across that one book that makes you sleep with the lights on. That book that forces you t... Read More
Review: In the Tall Grass

Review: In the Tall Grass

Posted on July 3, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
In the Tall Grass is a short novella published as a two-parter in Esquire, later released as an ebook. It is a collaboration between Stephen King and Joe Hill, both of which know how to spin a scary t... Read More
List of dystopian novels

List of dystopian novels

Posted on February 2, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
A brief summary of some of the prime examples of the genre. Brave New World – Aldous Huxley Encouraging passivity and egotism with a side order of pleasant distractions, Huxley’s dystopia ... Read More
2017 in horror, fantasy, sci-fi and non-fiction

2017 in horror, fantasy, sci-fi and non-fiction

Posted on January 6, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
As usual, I’ve got a long list of books that I want to read in 2017. My goodreads reading challenge is at a modest 35 and I have no specific plans for which ones I’ll choose, but there a f... Read More
Autumn books!

Autumn books!

Posted on September 15, 2016April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
I love autumn. The chill in the air, the colours, the smells, the darker nights. To me, autumn is hot, comforting drinks and nice, comforting books. This autumn, my reading list is particularly self-i... Read More
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