Author: Shyla Fairfax-Owen

Stitch and Story Addict
Reviews and Essays

2019 Reading Challenge Results

Shyla Fairfax-Owen

HAPPY NEW YEAR's EVE ♥ I must say, 2019 was not my best year, but I did read a lot of great books. So that's something! But with all the major life events that occurred this past year, I kid you not, I 100% forgot about this challenge until mid-December. I probably only paid attention… Continue reading 2019 Reading Challenge Results

Recipes, Reviews and Essays, Seasonal

Christmas Cookies and Book Pairings – Day 7

Shyla Fairfax-Owen

Day 7 - Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren Here it is, my final pick. I chose today's book based on the fact that it's the most enjoyable book I read this year that was set entirely throughout the holiday season. It's the 4th instalment of the Vampire Knitting Club cozy mystery series, and it's… Continue reading Christmas Cookies and Book Pairings – Day 7

Recipes, Reviews and Essays, Seasonal

Christmas Cookies and Book Pairings – Day 5

Shyla Fairfax-Owen

Day 5 - Harbour by John A Lindqvist There are so many good horror books set in the wintertime, but oddly enough, many of them are still on my TBR list (get on it Santa!). That said, when I think of cold horror books, Lindqvist always comes to mind. This one takes place on an… Continue reading Christmas Cookies and Book Pairings – Day 5

Recipes, Reviews and Essays, Seasonal

Christmas Cookies and Book Pairings – Day 2

Shyla Fairfax-Owen

Day 2 - Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey Sometimes, all you need to get that magical Christmas feeling is read a book about magic... and murder. This story takes the oh-so-familiar magic school trope and gives the reader a new perspective on it. Our lead, Ivy, is summoned to the private academy not because… Continue reading Christmas Cookies and Book Pairings – Day 2