Quirky Cat

Welcome to my blog! I’m Cat, aka Quirky Cat, aka Liz. I am a reader, reviewer, book hoarder, and cat lover! I write for Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks (of Books), Quirky Cat’s Comics, The Book Review Crew, and Monkeys Fighting Robots. I love books in all forms – hardcover, paperback, audiobook, comic, etc. You hand it to me, and I’ll probably read it. Just maybe not in the time frame I’m looking for!

About Me:

I feel like this is the appropriate section to properly introduce myself, so let me get all the boring details out of the way: I live on the South Shore, love to garden, and am the current owner of three cats (though we all know who’s the boss around here). I started reviewing a few years ago, mostly because I was inspired by an ARC I was lucky enough to win. It occurred to me that I could be doing more with my love of books. It’s never been my goal to turn reviewing into a full-time (or paid) gig – more as a way to justify all the time (and money) I spend on books.

My favorite genres are science fiction and fantasy, though I frequently read thrillers (a close second favorite) and other genres. I’ve been trying hard to branch out of these genres, but I always come back to my staples. Some of my favorite authors include (but not limited to) Ilona Andrews, Seanan McGuire, Tamsyn Muir, Faith Hunter, Brindi Quinn, and Martha Wells. Yes, I could list another two hundred authors and still have room for more. That’s the life of a reader, right?

I read and review ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies), recently published books, randomly found books and everything in between. Most of the ARCs I get are through NetGalley, but I will always do my best to note the source of my ARC. As for where I get most of my published copies? A good majority I bought or obtained from the library. Any book received in exchange for a review will have a note. As a book hoarder, it isn’t difficult for me to find new books to review – the TBR stack is deep, and I’m sometimes afraid to look at it.