Krampus, the Yule Lord by Brom

Have you read this yet?  Why not?  Go get your copy today and dig in.

Brom has retold the legend of Krampus bringing it into modern times, adding his own lure throughout.  It’s a wonderful tale that had me captivated right from the start.  He weaves together the natural and the commercial, old and new, mythology and Hollywood, Krampus versus Santa in a way that is unforgettable.  And, not to be specific and give anything away, it ends with a sigh and left me smiling.

On top of being a master storyteller, Brom is also an extremely talented artist.  His illustrations throughout the book add something truly special.  You’ll love them!

So after all the hustle and bustle of the season is over and you’re ready to relax, curl up somewhere cozy and read this.  You’ll be happy you did. 

Dreams Underfoot

By Charles de Lint.  If you haven't read this book, you should.  Yes, it's good enough to finish even though I neglected to stick it in the fridge yesterday and it felt heated as I was holding it.

"...cats can be like the hint of whisper when they want, ghosting and silent, invisible presences." ~ from The Moon is Drowning while I Sleep

"Every big city like this is really two worlds.  You could say it's divided between the haves and the have-nots but it's not that simple.  It's more like some people are citizens of the day and others of the night.  Someone like me belongs to the night.  Not because I'm bad, but because I'm invisible.  People don't know I exist.  They don't know and they don't care..." ~ from But for the Grace Go I