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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · 8d

Other books I very much enjoyed during September included:

BEAUTYLAND by Marie-Helene Bertino
BRIGHTON ROCK by Graham Greene
THE POTENCY OF UNGOVERNABLE IMPULSES by Malka Older
LADY LIKE by Mackenzi Lee
YELLOWFACE by R. F. Kuang

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · 8d

In September, the standout book for me was:

THREE DAYS IN JUNE, by Anne Tyler

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Favorite Books — September 2025

In September, there was a definite standout book for me: THREE DAYS IN JUNE, by Anne Tyler Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow…

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Stevonnie (שולמית) @mxs510.bsky.social · 12d

If you like...

* wickedly funny revisionist fairy tales!
* genre-savvy protagonists!
* hamsters of unusual size!
* trans representation!
* queer romance!

...then you should probably try "This Princess Kills Monsters," by Ry Herman. 😊

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Book cover of "This Princess Kills Monsters: The Misadventures of a Fairy-Tale Stepsister," by Ry Herman.

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you for reading it! I hope you have a lovely day as well.

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Norie 🦈 @noriethedreamer.bsky.social · 17d

Okay so popping in to #booksky to say I'm in love with THIS PRINCESS KILLS MONSTERS and y'all need to read it. Preferably via audiobook.

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The audiobook cover of this princess kills monsters by ry herman. The cover is bright with the background featuring bright pink clouds. The midground is a blue and green castle and a purple dragon. The foreground depicts a yellow bridge and purple monsters. There's a tiny knight with a sword as well.

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · 27d

Latest sighting of This Princess Kills Monsters in the wild - Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena!

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Cat @procatination.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just finished this in 2 days, it was so good! I love how the fairy-tale/fairy-tale elements were woven throughout the story and there were so many genuinely funny moments. I really enjoyed how the story handled complicated family relationships. Highly recommend! 5/5 ⭐

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hi, Dave! So glad to hear you're enjoying the book!

Gnoflwhogir is a name I made up; I didn't want her to have a human one. In terms of pronunciation, however, it's intended to be spoken as if written in Welsh -- all consonants pronounced, and "w" is a vowel.

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Other fantastic books I read last month:

THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie
A TERRIBLY NASTY BUSINESS by Julia Seales
I CAN FIX HER by Rae Wilde
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE? by Sophie Kinsella
THE VALKYRIE by Kate Heartfield
THISTLE AND THYME by Sorche Nic Leodhas
NOTES FROM A REGICIDE by Isaac Fellman

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Sep 1

There are two amazing books I read in August that I particularly want to rave about:

TO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS by Naomi Mitchison
LITTLE MYSTERIES by Sara Gran

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Favorite Books — August 2025

There are two amazing books I read in August that I particularly want to rave about: TO THE CHAPEL PERILOUS by Naomi Mitchison Had journalists plied their trade in the days of King Arthur, how woul…

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The Audiobook Review @audiobookreview.bsky.social · Aug 30

This Princess Kills Monsters – The Audiobook Review

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A witty, cozy twist on a classic fairy tale. Sarcastic banter, quirky huntsmen, enchanted mishaps, and a princess who’d rather fight destiny than embrace it.

This Princess Kills Monsters – The Audiobook Review

A witty, cozy twist on a classic fairy tale. Sarcastic banter, quirky huntsmen, enchanted mishaps, and a princess who’d rather fight destiny than embrace it.

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 30

Why do rats
Swarm out of the ground
Every time
You're around?
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you.

Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 26

My interview with The Well-Read Podcast is up!

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 26

The very irrelevant, widely ignored Ry Fringe Awards are up! My picks for the best shows of the Edinburgh Fringe (that I saw) were:

Dusk/Night/Dawn
Elf Lyons: Swan
By a Thread

For the other 21 award categories, you can check them out at:
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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 25

The astonishing, playful aerialists of BY A THREAD

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The inimitable Elf Lyons lovingly skewering Swan Lake in ELF LYONS: SWAN

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And the masterful acrobats and contortionists of CIRQUE KALABANTÉ: WOW

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Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, Audio Enhancement System, Captioning

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 25

Edinburgh Fringe is coming to an end. Tomorrow, I will post the widely ignored Ry Fringe Awards! But for tonight, I will just pay homage to the best shows of the past week. I saw 16, bringing the total to 36. And there were a lot of brilliant shows this week, so I will just mention my top three:

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Jacki Reads @jackireads.bsky.social · Aug 23

This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman
4.5⭐

In this hilarious play on the tale of The Twelve Huntsman an adventurous princess has to figure out who is trying to kill her.

Full review: buff.ly/RT0i3QN

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Review by jackireads - This Princess Kills Monsters

Melilot is a sorceress princess. Except her main talents include turning into a puddle and rap...

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ovaryactive.bsky.social @ovaryactive.bsky.social · Aug 19

Finished This Princess Kills Monsters while on the beach. A really delightful, witty, laugh out loud book. Loved the characters and would happily read 100 books in this world.

(Sorry for the crummy photo, I'm awake at 7am on vacation and everyone else is wisely asleep.)

The cover of the book This Princess Kills Monsters. It shows a white bridge in the foreground and a castle in the background.

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Another sighting of This Princess Kills Monsters in the wild! This one sent in from Flagstaff, AZ by Jeremy Jones.

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 18

I also, however, need to give serious props to TRACE OF BELIEF:

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and BERNIE DIETER’S CLUB KABARETT:

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 18

During the third week of Edinburgh Fringe, I saw 4 shows, for a total of 20. The shows were very strong in general this week, but the best of them was:

DELUSIONAL — I KILLED A MAN

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 14

It’s publication day for Maisie vs. the Himalayas, by my friend Jack Jackman! If you have children aged ~9-12, I would highly recommend the Maisie series. Fun, funny, and adventurous!

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Maisie Vs The Himalayas

Filled with humour, heart and a touch of the supernatural, this second book in a brilliant new series takes you on a non-stop adventure in The Himalayas, perfect for the most intrepid of readers! An a...

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 10

Week 2 of Edinburgh Fringe, I saw 9 shows. The standout was:

DUSK/NIGHT/DAWN
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Amazing. Some of the most beautiful aerial pole work I’ve ever seen. Stunning and evocative.

I also liked The Other Mozart, Stevie Martin: clout, and Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs.

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Turn The Page! - Syosset Public Library 🎤 @splturnthepage.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here's 362B: Ry Herman chats about their fascination with queer themes in fairytales and folktales, and how an obscure Grimm’s work known as The Twelve Huntsman became their catalyst for writing THIS PRINCESS KILLS MONSTERS. @ryherman.bsky.social

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Ry Herman @ryherman.bsky.social · Aug 7

As well as "These New Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels Will Make You Laugh" at BookBub and "The Best New Fantasy Books" at Readworthy:
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These New Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels Will Make You Laugh

What do you do when your kid is bitten by a werewolf? Move to a magical suburban town and join the PTA!

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