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The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne was first published in 1850. The story later appeared in the collection, The Snow-Image and Other Twice-Told Tales in 1852. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Great Stone Face […]

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Book Review: The Myth of the Medallion

The Myth of the Medallion by Marion Mavis Genre: Fantasy / Adventure ISBN: 9781999405960 Print Length: 424 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen An enthralling world of ghosts, gods, lore, and magic Thalia Eichel wakes up in a forest with only scattered memories of her past. Worse, no one in […]

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Book Review: Perception by Maureen Hartman

Perception by Maureen Hartman Genre: Literary / Psychological ISBN: 9798218489472 Print Length: 348 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A searing family drama—a story of secrets coming to light and the ever present possibility of new beginnings “But once a mulatta, always a mulatta—that hateful word lived just below the […]

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The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells by Rachel Greenlaw

There’s something magical about small towns nestled in the mountains, isn’t there? Places where the mist clings to treetops and whispers ancient secrets, where folklore is as much a part of daily life as the morning coffee ritual. Rachel Greenlaw’s latest novel, “The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells,” transports us to just such a place—the […]

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The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

Unwrapping the Magic of Dream Harbor’s Latest Tale Picture this: A chilly winter evening, a crackling fire, and a mug of hot cocoa in your hands. Now, add a dash of romance, a sprinkle of mystery, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. That’s exactly what Laurie Gilmore serves up in her latest offering, “The […]

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Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas

Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas on April 2, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ+ / General, Fiction / Romance / New Adult Pages: 528 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Virginity is a concept invented by people to make women feel worthless for having sex.” Marymount girls are […]

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The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A Journey Through Lands of Myth and Reality You know that feeling when you bite into something expecting one flavor, but get hit with another entirely? That’s the sensation I had reading Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest work, “The Message.” I picked it up thinking I was in for a straightforward treatise on writing, maybe something akin […]

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The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning

Whispers in the Shadows There’s something undeniably alluring about a creaky old mansion perched atop a hill, shrouded in mystery and secrets. It’s a trope as old as Gothic literature itself, yet in the hands of a skilled storyteller, it never fails to captivate. Karen Marie Moning, best known for her urban fantasy Fever series, […]

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What Inspires a Writer? by Chaz Hayden

Growing up, my house was filled with books. They were everywhere and especially piled up next to my mom’s favorite reading chair. My mom absorbed books like she needed them to survive, much like food. Watching her read was like witnessing someone in their element, completely at peace and yet utterly engaged. It was through […]

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Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake

Unwrapping the Gift of Second Chances Picture this: You’re curled up by a crackling fire, hot cocoa in hand, snow falling gently outside your window. What could possibly make this cozy winter scene better? How about a heartwarming queer romance that’ll make you believe in second chances and the magic of the season? Enter “Make […]