Supercharge Your Body and Brain Power (Talking About Adolescence, 2) by Eichin Chang-Lim, OD, MS, MA Genre: Middle Grade & Young Adult / Self-Help ISBN: 9798350959925 Print Length: 392 pages Publisher: Arcade Publishing Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Tomi Alo A causal yet insightful guide for young teens to embrace the challenges […]
In a world where the ancient and modern collide, where Greek myths whisper through the cracks of contemporary life, Mark Haddon’s latest short story collection “Dogs and Monsters” emerges as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Haddon, best known for his novel “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” proves once […]
Stirring Up Love in a Magical London In the heart of London, where the scent of freshly baked pastries mingles with the whispers of ancient magic, Nadia El-Fassi’s debut novel “Best Hex Ever” takes flight. This enchanting tale whisks readers away on a journey through the cobblestone streets of a city where witches hide in […]
A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab on February 23, 2016 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Historical Pages: 512 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I gave him my life, but you cannot ask me to stop living.” Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell […]
November marks the release of the long waited new novel from Haruki Murakami and a stunning debut novel from Tom Newlands. Enjoy 5 Marvelous New Books for November 2024! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Marvelous New Books for November 2024 The City […]
Shadows, Swords, and Second Chances In the realm of fantasy romance, few series have captured readers’ hearts quite like Kate Golden’s Sacred Stones trilogy. With “A Reign of Rose,” Golden delivers a breathtaking conclusion that’ll leave you clutching your chest and reaching for a tissue (or three). This isn’t your average happily-ever-after, folks. It’s a […]
Somebody’s Someone by Linda Oatman High Genre: Middle Grade Fiction ISBN: 9781947159877 Print Length: 184 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui A compassionate novel exploring the lifeforce of a child’s love Love can be beautiful and nourishing. But love can also be messy, frustrating, and painful. Somebody’s Someone is a […]
The Gran Bwa Forest by R. Kwinn Genre: Fantasy / Coffee Table ISBN: 9798891324107 Print Length: 42 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell An ethereal excursion through the magic of nature and the mysteries held in an enchanted forest A nymph, known simply as She, takes a […]
One of the most important choices I make as a writer is how to approach and develop a topic or story idea. Most often, I find there are many directions I could go and it may take multipledrafts to determine the best fit. Whether I’m writing fiction or nonfiction I’m always looking for the hook – that universal emotion or experience that connects with the reader. But before I can connect […]
Magic. It’s a word that conjures images of fantastical beasts, swirling potions, and whispered incantations. But what if magic wasn’t just the stuff of fairy tales? What if it was a force as real and vital as the air we breathe, waiting to be unleashed by anyone brave enough to reach for it? This is […]