Originally published in 1887, Champagne by Anton Chekhov tells of a despondent young man who shares a bottle of champagne with his wife, and when he drops it….. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Champagne by Anton Chekhov Champagne by Anton Chekhov A WAYFARER’S […]
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly challenge hosted by That Artsy Girl. This week’s theme is books set in snowy places. Living in Florida means I rarely see snow, but I still find it enchanting. Most of my picks… Read More The post Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Books Set in Snowy Places […]
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A Vision of Hope by Andrew Drasen Genre: Nonfiction / Memoir ISBN: 9798999641502 Print Length: 420 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Jadidsa Perez Ascending over ashes: A story of addiction, redemption, and the blazing desire for reformation Categorizing people is a form of prejudice. Our race, gender, and even name can evoke unfair perceptions from […]
Good Boy, Bad Boy, A Better Man by Phillip Giambri Genre: Autobiography / Humor ISBN: 9781513694719 Print Length: 132 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Philip Zozarro A humorous, unvarnished autobiography told with whimsy From his youth in a Sicilian enclave in South Philadelphia to his days on the high seas in the Navy and the […]
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston on January 13, 2026 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense, Fiction / Women Pages: 352 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Everyone at Chantilly’s Bar noticed out-of-towner Camille Bayliss. Red lips, designer heels, sipping a Negroni. But that woman wasn’t Camille Bayliss. It […]
Kristi DeMeester’s Dark Sisters emerges as a haunting exploration of female power across three centuries, weaving together horror, historical fiction, and a searing critique of patriarchal religious structures. This is the kind of novel that burrows beneath your skin—not through cheap jump scares or gratuitous gore, but through the slow accumulation of dread that comes […]
Synopsis: Up-and-coming young artist Jefferson Fontenot has everything going for him: The hot New Orleans art scene has noticed him, and he’s finally found his true love, Nevaeh Parker. But Fontenot’s bright future hides a darkness known as Gemma Landry— the artist’s lover and art scene influencer. Gemma believes Jefferson’s talent holds the key to […]
The Breaking of Time by JJ Hebert Genre: Fantasy / Urban Fantasy ISBN: 9781969572869 Print Length: 314 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erin Britton Secrets have long shadows in this thrilling supernatural fantasy. J.J. Hebert’s The Breaking of Time, the first book in the Chronicles of the Arvynth series, is an immersive paranormal thriller that […]
Caterpillar House by Aja Mie Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798314931516 Print Length: 212 pages Amazon Reviewed by Victoria Lilly A love story maturing in a cocoon of grief and wonder, where the boundaries between nature, memories, and fantasy blur Janey and Rick Ingalls’ quiet and happy life in a small island community is abruptly shaken […]