One of the great joys I get when writing non-fiction books is finding a story that is so compelling I want to share it with everyone I know. And in many cases, I know it will be a great story for kids, and then I’ve struck gold. Such was the case with Checkups, Shots, and […]
Mina’s Matchbox demonstrates once again why Yōko Ogawa remains one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary authors. In this masterfully crafted novel, translated with remarkable sensitivity by Stephen Snyder, Ogawa weaves an intricate tapestry of childhood memories, family dynamics, and concealed pain within the grand setting of a German-Japanese household in 1972 Ashiya. A House of […]
In her ambitious debut novel, Galina Vromen transports readers to the secretive world of Los Alamos during World War II, where brilliant minds gathered to create the world’s first atomic bomb. Through multiple viewpoints and intricate relationships, Hill of Secrets by Galina Vromen explores the psychological toll of keeping monumental secrets – both professional and […]
One Last Rainy Day by Kate Stewart on July 30, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Billionaires, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Suspense Pages: 416 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads Once upon a time…There lived a man with a vengeance-filled heart that held too many secrets.And a woman, pure […]
A masterful blend of mundane and magical that proves even the most ordinary day can hide extraordinary adventures The Essence In what might be the most cleverly deceptive title of 2024, Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi have crafted a picture book that is anything but boring. This ingenious collaboration between the #1 New York Times […]
In her debut novel The Stars Are Dying, Chloe C. Peñaranda weaves an intricate tale of celestial magic, vampire politics, and forbidden romance that both delights and occasionally stumbles. This first installment in the Nytefall series introduces readers to a richly imagined world where celestial guardians have abandoned humanity to the mercy of vampires and […]
The Hennessy Lie by Annette Masters Genre: Young Adult / Thriller ISBN: 9798989864508 Print Length: 314 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Kristine Eckart A heart-pounding YA thriller that investigates the meaning of family Prepare yourself for a high-stakes scavenger hunt and a hidden treasure that could alter the course of life […]
In Joe Hill’s latest short story “Ushers,” we meet Martin Lorensen, a seemingly ordinary 23-year-old counselor working at a mental health facility for troubled teens. But there’s something extraordinary about Martin – he has managed to escape death not once, but twice. This peculiar luck catches the attention of two FBI agents, Special Agent Anthony […]
Chained Birds: A True Crime Memoir by Carla Conti Genre: Memoir / True Crime ISBN: 9781964730066 Print Length: 436 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A compelling true crime exposé of a corrupt prison program and the lives forever changed when it was brought to light Carla Conti is […]
BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK is an unconventional book by any sense. The tagline for the book says ‘A Graphic Novel Poetry Collection Full of Surprising Characters’. Mathematically speaking, (funny poems) x (comics) x (surprising characters) = (fun)CUBED My entire childhood was spent reading comics. Even my earliest introduction to classic literature (e.g. Count […]