The Devil’s Jazz by Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Historical / Horror ISBN: 9798986896335 Print Length: 332 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek A compelling true-crime-style horror novel about taking down the infamous Axman of New Orleans Set in 1918, The Devil’s Jazz is tightly […]
Canceled by Tim Cann Genre: Literary Fiction / Satire ISBN: 9798991466011 Print Length: 380 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Erica Ball A satirical, ribald take on the dangerous intersection of internet celebrity and reality TV Don’t let the opening line and its allusion to Jane Austen’s give you a false sense of what you’re […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of YA literature, reimagining classic tales has become something of an art form. But when an author manages to breathe genuine life into a centuries-old legend while infusing it with contemporary relevance, it’s worth paying attention. Lex Croucher’s “Not For the Faint of Heart” does exactly that, taking the beloved tale […]
In a world increasingly defined by uncertainty, few writers are as uniquely qualified as Nate Silver to guide us through the labyrinth of risk, probability, and decision-making. Nate Silver’s latest work, “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything,” is a fascinating journey into what he calls “The River” – a metaphorical ecosystem of professional […]
The Alchemy of Bridges by Charlene Williams Genre: Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction ISBN: 9798988441533 Print Length: 379 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff | Content warnings: suicidal ideation, assault, death of a loved one A moving love story with a big, caring heart “The country would definitely be better off with more […]
Alien Nation by Raymond King Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopia ISBN: 9798218362980 Print Length: 347 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Kathy L. Brown Armed rebellion and societal visions clash in this deeply immersive dystopia. The theme of this startlingly creative book is hidden in plain sight, right there in the title: “Alien Nation” —“alienation.” […]
In a genre saturated with chosen ones and destined heroes, Penn Cole’s Heat of the Everflame brings a refreshingly complex perspective to the age-old battle between the privileged and the oppressed. The third installment in The Kindred’s Curse Saga raises the stakes exponentially, delivering a masterful blend of political intrigue, romantic tension, and magical warfare […]
Monarch by Sophie Lark on October 8, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary Pages: 349 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Because there it is, in black and white, captured forever on film…. how desperatelyI want her.” In a desperate bid to get out of town, twenty-seven-year-old virgin and bookstore nerd Elena Zelenska becomes […]
The Tomb by H. P. Lovecraft was written in 1917 and first published in the March 1922 issue of The Vagrant. It tells the story of Jervas Dudley, who becomes obsessed with a tomb near his childhood home. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. […]
The soft glow of a reading lamp pierces the darkness as the clock strikes 3 AM. Despite tomorrow’s early meeting, you can’t put down your book. “Just one more chapter,” you whisper—a promise you’ve already broken three times tonight. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2024 Sleep in America Poll, 42% of adults regularly sacrifice […]