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January 16, 2020 / Body Talk, Projects

Introducing the How to Speak Up Against Fatphobia Resource Zine

How to Speak Up Against Fatphobia: Tips for Navigating Conversations That Dehumanize Fat People is a pay-what-you-can digital resource zine.

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Samantha Puc January 16, 2020
Book Thoughts: The Night Country
January 10, 2020 / Books, Fiction, Reviews

Book Thoughts: The Night Country

If you’re in the mood for dark, atmospheric fantasy this winter, look no further than Melissa Albert’s The Night Country. 

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Samantha Puc January 10, 2020
February 7, 2019 / Books, Comics and Graphic Novels, Reviews

Book Thoughts: Bloom

Kevin Panetta’s and Savanna Ganucheau’s BLOOM is the kind of feel-good romance that sticks with you, days and even weeks after you read it.

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Samantha Puc February 7, 2019
October 31, 2018 / Books, Fiction, Reviews

Book Thoughts: Red, White and Royal Blue

Debut author Casey McQuiston’s Red, White and Royal Blue is beautifully paced and reminds me of other m/m love stories that made me feel especially gooey.

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Samantha Puc October 31, 2018
September 20, 2018 / Books, Giveaways, Spirituality

Giveaway Winners: The Practical Witch’s Spell Book & Everyday Tarot Magical Book Bundle

Congratulations to the winners of this Magical Book Bundle giveaway from Running Press Books! Items in the bundle are on sale now.

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Samantha Puc September 20, 2018
September 14, 2018 / Books, Giveaways, Nonfiction, Reviews, Spirituality

Book Thoughts & Giveaway: The Practical Witch’s Spell Book & Everyday Tarot

I partnered with Running Press Books to do a magical book bundle giveaway featuring EVERYDAY TAROT & THE PRACTICAL WITCH’S SPELL BOOK! Here are my thoughts on both.

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Samantha Puc September 14, 2018
August 14, 2018 / Books, Nonfiction, Reviews

Book Thoughts: Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History

Girl Squads, written by Sam Maggs and illustrated by Jenn Woodall, is a short, historical essay collection that does justice to its incredible subjects.

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Samantha Puc August 14, 2018
August 5, 2018 / Comics and Graphic Novels

Comics You Should Be Reading: Faith

I finally picked up the first two Faith trades from Valiant Comics, starring Faith Herbert as the best damn superhero in L.A., and I’m in love. If you want fat-positive comics rep, this is the series for you.

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Samantha Puc August 5, 2018
June 10, 2018 / Books, Fiction, Reviews

Book Thoughts: Fat Girl on a Plane

My thoughts on Kelly deVos’ Fat Girl on a Plane are complicated at best. I went into this book really wanting to love it, but unfortunately, it just didn’t work for me.

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Samantha Puc June 10, 2018
March 5, 2018 / Books, Fiction, Reviews

Book Thoughts: The Hazel Wood

I devoured The Hazel Wood because I absolutely did not want to put it down. I loved the fast pace, high stakes, and ethereal quality of the timeline.

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Samantha Puc March 5, 2018
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