Rainey Morehouse
@infomancer.bsky.social
Librarian geek who likes most cats more than most people. (She/her, ace)
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Reposted by Rainey Morehouse
As we approach the twenty-first day of the month of September, I urge you all the remember the importance of being prepared for the alien plant invasion, which will be arriving any day. You were warned.
September 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
As we approach the twenty-first day of the month of September, I urge you all the remember the importance of being prepared for the alien plant invasion, which will be arriving any day. You were warned.
Emily St. John Mandel’s “Exit Party” will be released next week and I was able to read a NetGalley eARC in advance. IMO, it is the *best* literary science fiction novel of the year.
Due to a failed science experiment, individuals are transported to a universe where the United States have collapsed
Due to a failed science experiment, individuals are transported to a universe where the United States have collapsed
September 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Emily St. John Mandel’s “Exit Party” will be released next week and I was able to read a NetGalley eARC in advance. IMO, it is the *best* literary science fiction novel of the year.
Due to a failed science experiment, individuals are transported to a universe where the United States have collapsed
Due to a failed science experiment, individuals are transported to a universe where the United States have collapsed
One of the four books that I’m currently reading is Rebecca Thorne’s “Moss’d in Space”, a cozy science fiction featuring (among other engaging characters) a sentient moss serving as the operating system of a CRUELLY ABANDONED (and taking that abandonment VERY personally!) spaceship.
So much fun!
So much fun!
September 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
One of the four books that I’m currently reading is Rebecca Thorne’s “Moss’d in Space”, a cozy science fiction featuring (among other engaging characters) a sentient moss serving as the operating system of a CRUELLY ABANDONED (and taking that abandonment VERY personally!) spaceship.
So much fun!
So much fun!
I read “Valet” by J.P. Lacrampe.
In this mildly dystopian science fiction take on Jeeves and Wooster, Cy the robot valet is tasked with convincing his owner’s 35-year-old son to get his act together, complicated by intense sibling rivalry, corporate conspiracies, and a rogue valet.
So great!!
In this mildly dystopian science fiction take on Jeeves and Wooster, Cy the robot valet is tasked with convincing his owner’s 35-year-old son to get his act together, complicated by intense sibling rivalry, corporate conspiracies, and a rogue valet.
So great!!
July 15, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I read “Valet” by J.P. Lacrampe.
In this mildly dystopian science fiction take on Jeeves and Wooster, Cy the robot valet is tasked with convincing his owner’s 35-year-old son to get his act together, complicated by intense sibling rivalry, corporate conspiracies, and a rogue valet.
So great!!
In this mildly dystopian science fiction take on Jeeves and Wooster, Cy the robot valet is tasked with convincing his owner’s 35-year-old son to get his act together, complicated by intense sibling rivalry, corporate conspiracies, and a rogue valet.
So great!!
I read “Spirits Rising”, the first in a series of (non-) urban fantasy novellas by Krista D. Ball.
Set in the St. Anthony / L’Anse aux Meadows area of Newfoundland and Labrador, it shows a strong sense of place.
I’m charmed by the protagonist’s elderly neighbour 😊
Set in the St. Anthony / L’Anse aux Meadows area of Newfoundland and Labrador, it shows a strong sense of place.
I’m charmed by the protagonist’s elderly neighbour 😊
July 15, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I read “Spirits Rising”, the first in a series of (non-) urban fantasy novellas by Krista D. Ball.
Set in the St. Anthony / L’Anse aux Meadows area of Newfoundland and Labrador, it shows a strong sense of place.
I’m charmed by the protagonist’s elderly neighbour 😊
Set in the St. Anthony / L’Anse aux Meadows area of Newfoundland and Labrador, it shows a strong sense of place.
I’m charmed by the protagonist’s elderly neighbour 😊
I read Evelyn Clarke’s “The Ending Writes Itself”, and—with every compliment intended—what the hell was that?!
Six authors travel to a remote island off the coast of Scotland to attend a famed reclusive author’s retreat. Action ensues.
Amazing and recommended!
Six authors travel to a remote island off the coast of Scotland to attend a famed reclusive author’s retreat. Action ensues.
Amazing and recommended!
July 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I read Evelyn Clarke’s “The Ending Writes Itself”, and—with every compliment intended—what the hell was that?!
Six authors travel to a remote island off the coast of Scotland to attend a famed reclusive author’s retreat. Action ensues.
Amazing and recommended!
Six authors travel to a remote island off the coast of Scotland to attend a famed reclusive author’s retreat. Action ensues.
Amazing and recommended!
Literary science fiction is not my favourite subgenre, but Richard Powers’ “Bewilderment” blew me away.
It deals with ecological collapse, childhood neurodivergence, grief, and science vs. politics.
(The treatment of American politics felt so current that I double-checked the copyright date twice)
It deals with ecological collapse, childhood neurodivergence, grief, and science vs. politics.
(The treatment of American politics felt so current that I double-checked the copyright date twice)
June 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Literary science fiction is not my favourite subgenre, but Richard Powers’ “Bewilderment” blew me away.
It deals with ecological collapse, childhood neurodivergence, grief, and science vs. politics.
(The treatment of American politics felt so current that I double-checked the copyright date twice)
It deals with ecological collapse, childhood neurodivergence, grief, and science vs. politics.
(The treatment of American politics felt so current that I double-checked the copyright date twice)
I read Suzanne Palmer’s “Ode to the Half-Broken” in advance via NetGalley. It was released today.
Robot-focused apocalyptic hopepunk may be my favourite sub-subgenre of science fiction and *I LOVED THIS*.
This has adventure, intrigue, found-family, and an exploration of The Collapse via flashback
Robot-focused apocalyptic hopepunk may be my favourite sub-subgenre of science fiction and *I LOVED THIS*.
This has adventure, intrigue, found-family, and an exploration of The Collapse via flashback
May 27, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I read Suzanne Palmer’s “Ode to the Half-Broken” in advance via NetGalley. It was released today.
Robot-focused apocalyptic hopepunk may be my favourite sub-subgenre of science fiction and *I LOVED THIS*.
This has adventure, intrigue, found-family, and an exploration of The Collapse via flashback
Robot-focused apocalyptic hopepunk may be my favourite sub-subgenre of science fiction and *I LOVED THIS*.
This has adventure, intrigue, found-family, and an exploration of The Collapse via flashback
Reposted by Rainey Morehouse
Lake Minnewanka
David Pugh
1979
David Pugh
1979
May 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Lake Minnewanka
David Pugh
1979
David Pugh
1979
I read Matt Dinneman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl”, specifically the audiobook narrated by Jeff Hays.
This is a good example of the value in meeting a book where it is: the premise of running through an alien-run, post-apocalyptic, high-stakes RPG dungeon (with a cat) sounds ridiculous and is *AMAZING*!
This is a good example of the value in meeting a book where it is: the premise of running through an alien-run, post-apocalyptic, high-stakes RPG dungeon (with a cat) sounds ridiculous and is *AMAZING*!
April 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
I read Matt Dinneman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl”, specifically the audiobook narrated by Jeff Hays.
This is a good example of the value in meeting a book where it is: the premise of running through an alien-run, post-apocalyptic, high-stakes RPG dungeon (with a cat) sounds ridiculous and is *AMAZING*!
This is a good example of the value in meeting a book where it is: the premise of running through an alien-run, post-apocalyptic, high-stakes RPG dungeon (with a cat) sounds ridiculous and is *AMAZING*!
Reena McCarty’s “The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains” was released this week and I read it in advance via NetGalley.
It is a richly drawn and intense fantasy, full of political intrigue.
I admired the world-building and history that grounded the story and the complex interpersonal dynamics
It is a richly drawn and intense fantasy, full of political intrigue.
I admired the world-building and history that grounded the story and the complex interpersonal dynamics
April 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Reena McCarty’s “The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains” was released this week and I read it in advance via NetGalley.
It is a richly drawn and intense fantasy, full of political intrigue.
I admired the world-building and history that grounded the story and the complex interpersonal dynamics
It is a richly drawn and intense fantasy, full of political intrigue.
I admired the world-building and history that grounded the story and the complex interpersonal dynamics
Reposted by Rainey Morehouse
Edge of Woods in Spring, New Brunswick
Goodridge Roberts
1960
Goodridge Roberts
1960
March 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Edge of Woods in Spring, New Brunswick
Goodridge Roberts
1960
Goodridge Roberts
1960
There is still time to register your Canadian-authored books for the Public Lending Right program 🇨🇦
Canadian authors, remember to register your books for the PLR program by May 1! For the first time, you are no longer required to mail things in—you can do it online.
The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program
publiclendingright.ca
March 25, 2026 at 2:09 AM
There is still time to register your Canadian-authored books for the Public Lending Right program 🇨🇦
Reposted by Rainey Morehouse
Man I didn't know you were just allowed to say "Can I be on your podcast" but!
I have two books coming out this year! I can be on your podcast to talk about them! :D
Qualifications:
- I write books
- I have a charming Canadian accent*
*charm not guaranteed
I have two books coming out this year! I can be on your podcast to talk about them! :D
Qualifications:
- I write books
- I have a charming Canadian accent*
*charm not guaranteed
March 25, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Man I didn't know you were just allowed to say "Can I be on your podcast" but!
I have two books coming out this year! I can be on your podcast to talk about them! :D
Qualifications:
- I write books
- I have a charming Canadian accent*
*charm not guaranteed
I have two books coming out this year! I can be on your podcast to talk about them! :D
Qualifications:
- I write books
- I have a charming Canadian accent*
*charm not guaranteed
Reposted by Rainey Morehouse
I'm on the CBC! 🥰 Thanks to @timfordwrites.bsky.social for this lovely interview!
I had the immense pleasure of chatting with @faitherinhicks.bsky.social on her latest work, INBETWEENS, inspiration, embarking on a career in the arts, and what it means for this moment in the creative discourse.
Check it out:
Check it out:
Faith Erin Hicks wants young artists to know 'sometimes art is challenging' — and that's a good thing | CBC Arts
InBetweens is a comic for young artists who wonder 'Is this the path for me?
www.cbc.ca
March 25, 2026 at 1:31 AM
I'm on the CBC! 🥰 Thanks to @timfordwrites.bsky.social for this lovely interview!
Uzma Jalaluddin’s “Moonlight Murder”, the sequel to her “Detective Aunty”, is coming out at the end of the month and I read it in advance via NetGalley.
I enjoyed returning to the setting in Toronto’s Golden Crescent neighbourhood and revisiting Kausar’s family, friends, and community ❤️
I enjoyed returning to the setting in Toronto’s Golden Crescent neighbourhood and revisiting Kausar’s family, friends, and community ❤️
March 25, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Uzma Jalaluddin’s “Moonlight Murder”, the sequel to her “Detective Aunty”, is coming out at the end of the month and I read it in advance via NetGalley.
I enjoyed returning to the setting in Toronto’s Golden Crescent neighbourhood and revisiting Kausar’s family, friends, and community ❤️
I enjoyed returning to the setting in Toronto’s Golden Crescent neighbourhood and revisiting Kausar’s family, friends, and community ❤️
I read Annalee Newitz’s “Autonomous” and I’m so glad I did!
A reading challenge had a prompt to go on social media and read the first book you encountered. How did that give me a 5-star reading experience?!
Deals with pharmaceutical patents (and piracy), corporate corruption, and robot rights
A reading challenge had a prompt to go on social media and read the first book you encountered. How did that give me a 5-star reading experience?!
Deals with pharmaceutical patents (and piracy), corporate corruption, and robot rights
March 20, 2026 at 11:05 PM
I read Annalee Newitz’s “Autonomous” and I’m so glad I did!
A reading challenge had a prompt to go on social media and read the first book you encountered. How did that give me a 5-star reading experience?!
Deals with pharmaceutical patents (and piracy), corporate corruption, and robot rights
A reading challenge had a prompt to go on social media and read the first book you encountered. How did that give me a 5-star reading experience?!
Deals with pharmaceutical patents (and piracy), corporate corruption, and robot rights
I read Benjamin Stevenson’s “Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret”, a holiday novella in his Ernest Cunningham series.
I thought this was great! While I did not take the suggestion to read it over 24 days, the advent structure suited the storytelling style very well.
I thought this was great! While I did not take the suggestion to read it over 24 days, the advent structure suited the storytelling style very well.
March 14, 2026 at 11:18 AM
I read Benjamin Stevenson’s “Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret”, a holiday novella in his Ernest Cunningham series.
I thought this was great! While I did not take the suggestion to read it over 24 days, the advent structure suited the storytelling style very well.
I thought this was great! While I did not take the suggestion to read it over 24 days, the advent structure suited the storytelling style very well.
I read T. Kingfisher’s “Wolf Worm” (24 March 2026) in advance via NetGalley.
A scientific illustrator comes to a 1899 North Carolina manor house to illustrate the reclusive owner’s work on parasitic insects.
I loved the characters, but I learned so much that I never wanted to know about insects!
A scientific illustrator comes to a 1899 North Carolina manor house to illustrate the reclusive owner’s work on parasitic insects.
I loved the characters, but I learned so much that I never wanted to know about insects!
March 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
I read T. Kingfisher’s “Wolf Worm” (24 March 2026) in advance via NetGalley.
A scientific illustrator comes to a 1899 North Carolina manor house to illustrate the reclusive owner’s work on parasitic insects.
I loved the characters, but I learned so much that I never wanted to know about insects!
A scientific illustrator comes to a 1899 North Carolina manor house to illustrate the reclusive owner’s work on parasitic insects.
I loved the characters, but I learned so much that I never wanted to know about insects!
I read “As the Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories”, an anthology edited by Terese Mason Pierre.
I enjoyed this, and was particularly impressed by “Peak Day” by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and “The Hole in the Middle of the World” by Chinelo Onwualu.
I enjoyed this, and was particularly impressed by “Peak Day” by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and “The Hole in the Middle of the World” by Chinelo Onwualu.
March 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
I read “As the Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories”, an anthology edited by Terese Mason Pierre.
I enjoyed this, and was particularly impressed by “Peak Day” by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and “The Hole in the Middle of the World” by Chinelo Onwualu.
I enjoyed this, and was particularly impressed by “Peak Day” by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and “The Hole in the Middle of the World” by Chinelo Onwualu.
Reposted by Rainey Morehouse
Canadian authors, remember to register your books for the PLR program by May 1! For the first time, you are no longer required to mail things in—you can do it online.
The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program
publiclendingright.ca
February 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Canadian authors, remember to register your books for the PLR program by May 1! For the first time, you are no longer required to mail things in—you can do it online.
I read “Brownstone” by Samuel Teer & Mar Julia. In this YA coming of age graphic novel, a young teenager spends the summer with the Guatemalan father she never knew, renovating a Brooklyn brownstone and connecting with her heritage.
I loved it!
I loved it!
February 24, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I read “Brownstone” by Samuel Teer & Mar Julia. In this YA coming of age graphic novel, a young teenager spends the summer with the Guatemalan father she never knew, renovating a Brooklyn brownstone and connecting with her heritage.
I loved it!
I loved it!
I read “The Space Cat” by Nnedi Okorafor and Tana Ford.
This middle grade graphic novel features the adventures of Periwinkle the cat in space and in Nigeria. Fun with gorgeous art work!
This middle grade graphic novel features the adventures of Periwinkle the cat in space and in Nigeria. Fun with gorgeous art work!
February 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I read “The Space Cat” by Nnedi Okorafor and Tana Ford.
This middle grade graphic novel features the adventures of Periwinkle the cat in space and in Nigeria. Fun with gorgeous art work!
This middle grade graphic novel features the adventures of Periwinkle the cat in space and in Nigeria. Fun with gorgeous art work!
I read Benjamin Stevenson’s “Everyone on This Train is a Suspect”, the second in the Ernest Cunningham series. “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” did not work for me, but this one hit much better! I went with the flow, rather than trying to beat the narrator to the end, which may have helped
February 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I read Benjamin Stevenson’s “Everyone on This Train is a Suspect”, the second in the Ernest Cunningham series. “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” did not work for me, but this one hit much better! I went with the flow, rather than trying to beat the narrator to the end, which may have helped
Heather Fawcett’s “Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter” was released today and I was lucky enough to read it in advance via NetGalley. I fell in love with the cover immediately and knew I’d enjoy the cats and Fawcett’s characters. But I was surprised how well the setting in 1920s Montreal worked! ❤️
February 17, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Heather Fawcett’s “Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter” was released today and I was lucky enough to read it in advance via NetGalley. I fell in love with the cover immediately and knew I’d enjoy the cats and Fawcett’s characters. But I was surprised how well the setting in 1920s Montreal worked! ❤️