In her mesmerizing Gothic horror novel Hungerstone, Kat Dunn crafts a compelling feminist reimagining of Sheridan Le Fanu’s vampire classic Carmilla. Set against the backdrop of Victorian industrialization and the stark wilderness of England’s Peak District, the novel weaves together themes of repression, appetite, and female agency into a dark tapestry of psychological and supernatural […]
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth on April 5, 2022 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Women Pages: 352 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “It’s funny how desperately the brain will seek an answer if it doesn’t have one. Not knowing is not a restful state.” Tully and Rachel are murderous when […]
The Piazza by Herman Melville was first published in the short story collection The Piazza Tales in 1856. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Piazza by Herman Melville The Piazza by Herman Melville “With fairest flowers,Whilst summer lasts, and I live here, Fidele—” […]
Throughout history, women who dared to challenge societal norms or express their emotions openly have often been dismissed as “crazy.” This reductive label has been wielded as a weapon to silence, discredit, and control women who refuse to conform to patriarchal expectations. In her raw and unflinching memoir “Men Have Called Her Crazy,” artist Anna […]
Rolling into March, we’ve got the long awaited new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and a stunning debut by Silvia Park. Enjoy 5 Stunning New Books for March 2025! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Stunning New Books for March 2025 Dream Count […]
Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens on November 19, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Humorous / General, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy Pages: 368 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I guess some things in life you don’t get to choose; you can’t choose the plot, […]
The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight It’s 3:03 PM on an ordinary spring afternoon. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and millions of Americans are going about their daily lives, blissfully unaware that in mere minutes, their world will end in nuclear fire. This is the terrifying scenario that unfolds in Annie Jacobsen’s […]
A Drinker’s Poems Thoughts Dialogue by C.O.B. Genre: Poetry Print Length: 227 pages Amazon Reviewed by Jadidsa Perez Like exploring an abandoned house—enchanting, dangerous, and full of memories A Drinker’s Poems Thoughts Dialogue is an eclectic mix of poetry, prose, and screenplays. As described by the author, the book’s contents were created after drinking in […]
The Wren Enigma by John Broughton Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Crime ISBN: 9784824196033 Print Length: 214 pages Publisher: Next Chapter Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas A fast-paced mystery thriller about London’s built-in secrets John Broughton’s The Wren Enigma is the sixth in a mystery series starring Scotland Yard detective duo Shepherd and […]
The Echoes of the Past Have you ever had a moment from your past that haunts you, replaying in your mind like a skipping record? For Ryan Richardson, that moment stretches into years of anguish, suspicion, and a desperate search for the truth. Alex Finlay’s latest psychological thriller, “If Something Happens to Me,” delves deep […]