Does TikTok work for authors? Only if you know what you’re doing. You’ve posted your BookTok video. You waited. And then… 43 views. Maybe you blamed the algorithm. Maybe you whispered “shadowban” and gave up for a month. But the algorithm isn’t a gatekeeper trying to suppress your content. Think of it more like a […]
A sweeping maritime history that traces how outlaw fleets and expanding empires shaped one another across centuries Black Meridian: Piracy and Empire is a broad historical study that examines how piracy emerges, evolves, and ultimately collapses in the shadow of imperial power. Rather than focusing on a single era or region, it follows figures from […]
A gritty satire of America as exemplified by the contrived episodes of a reality television show aiming to elect a prospective senator Colt Cortez is a clear favorite vying for a senate seat in 2024. Yet in politics nothing should be left to chance, especially for an individual with as many personal faults as this […]
You know that feeling when you’re reading a book and suddenly realize you’ve been holding your breath for the last few pages? That’s the experience of diving into Angie Kim’s sophomore novel, Happiness Falls. A riveting blend of domestic suspense and literary fiction, this book grabs you from the first line—“We didn’t call the police […]
A heavy, sensory wartime story that highlights the power of art and music in the face of tragedy At nine years old in 1939, Jan Balik travels from his home in Poland to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in Konigsberg where he hones his prodigious piano skills under the watchful eye of […]
Would you exploit the future to save the present—and profit? Precedence, the first book in Kevin Jackvony’s Hourglass Trilogy, is a science-driven speculative novel that begins with a breakthrough in clean energy and then steadily morphs into something far more unsettling: a meditation on the perils of foresight, power, and absolute certainty. The story follows […]
A punchy post-apocalyptic horror with action-packed Western vibes Civil war has ravaged Randall Colt’s homeland. Whatever damage the country didn’t manage to inflict on itself was swiftly dealt by other predatory nations, seeking to pick over the scraps that were left. In the ensuing wasteland, small communities have popped up. Defended from scorchers and raiders […]
You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through Netflix, looking for something light and fun, but with just enough substance to keep you hooked? That’s exactly the vibe Jenna Levine serves up in her latest paranormal rom-com, “My Vampire Plus-One.” It’s the literary equivalent of your favorite comfort food – familiar, satisfying, and with just […]
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Your Best Year Yet by Linda Kneidinger I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: What if one small challenge each week could unlock your best self? If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of habits that don’t serve you—or like you’re drifting through life […]