Category Archives: Adult Fiction

Top Books of 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by pookapicks

Once upon a time I had a blog. Then, I realized how much work it is to have a blog. So, in the totally non-fairytale-esque present, I am a blog-less being. Except for when I have something important to say. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Bunny (Picture) Books

Posted on March 25, 2014 by pookapicks

With Spring having finally arrived, and April & Easter upon us, you may start to see lists similar to this one cropping up all over the Internet. But I’ve got something that they don’t. I AM a freaking rabbit. So if … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Glaciers”

Posted on March 17, 2014 by pookapicks

There’s something so special, so magical about a good novella. Even the word “novella” makes me happy. If I weren’t so hyperaware of what it means to grow up with a weird name, I might even consider naming a child … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “A Million Ways to Die In the West”

Posted on March 14, 2014 by pookapicks

I seriously considered timing my resurrection from the (blogging) dead so that it’d coincide with Easter, drawing apt comparisons between my bunderful self and certain deities. I could envision the headlines perfectly: “The Pooka Rises on Easter Sunday; Saves the … Continue reading →

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Vacation Is As Vacation Does

Posted on February 9, 2014 by pookapicks

Vacations can make a person greedy. Turns out, they can make a Pooka greedy, too. When you take a vacation, usually the only thing you want when you come back is more vacation. I just got back from Florida yesterday, and … Continue reading →

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Vacation (All I Ever Wanted) : Winter 2014 Edition

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pookapicks

I’m going to begin this blog post with a little analogy. Ready? Okay. POOKAS: POLAR VORTEXES :: VAMPIRES : _______? a) sunlight b) beheading c) a stake through the heart d) petite, blonde, teenage girls with superhuman strength who bear … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Garnet Dagger”

Posted on January 21, 2014 by pookapicks

Title: The Garnet Dagger Author: Andrea R. Cooper Genre: Fantasy/Romance Publisher: Crimson Romance Pub Date: July 29, 2013 Hardcover: 222 pages Is There a Pooka In This Book?: In my professional opinion, Shadowdancer is most definitely a horse-pooka. Pooka Rating: 2 out … Continue reading →

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Pooka Quick Pick: The Creeps

Posted on January 10, 2014 by pookapicks

Title: The Creeps: A Samuel Johnson Tale Author: John Connolly Genre: Fiction / Fantasy Publisher: Atria Books Pub Date: October 22, 2013 Hardcover: 321 pages Is There a Pooka In This Book?: No. Boswell’s just a good dog. Pooka Rating: 3.5 out … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two”

Posted on November 9, 2013 by pookapicks

You may be wondering where I’ve been. I wish I had a sensible answer for you. Instead, I have only nonsense to offer. But it’s factual nonsense. I can’t help what’s true. Instead of blogging, I’ve spent the last month … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Arrivals”

Posted on September 10, 2013 by pookapicks

I am a rabbit with serious cravings – and I’m not just talking about your every day cravings for hay, raisins, alfalfa, and bananas. I’m talkin’ about the good stuff here. The stuff that makes you go wild – near feral – if your … Continue reading →

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