Breathing New Life into Timeless Tales In a world where superheroes dominate our screens and imagination, Stephen Fry reminds us that the original caped crusaders wore togas and hurled thunderbolts. With “Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold,” Stephen Fry invites readers on a rollicking journey through the soap opera of Mount Olympus, where gods bicker, scheme, […]
Synopsis: Do you need a laugh or a mindless read? How about song suggestions for your next playlist? You can find that and more in Heather Joy’s explicit debut. Heather Joy’s essays are balanced with pop culture references and her tireless crusade to spark a connection (which sometimes leans on the debaucherous side of things). […]
There’s something magical about those moments leading up to a big first. The anticipation, the nervousness, the excitement – it all swirls together in a cocktail of emotion that’s hard to put into words. But somehow, Jason Reynolds manages to capture that whirlwind perfectly in his latest YA novel, “Twenty-Four Seconds from Now.” This isn’t […]
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Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine
In the realm of horror fiction, few things are as chilling as the unknown that lurks in the darkness. A M Shine, master of modern Gothic horror, taps into this primal fear with devastating effect in “Stay in the Light,” the pulse-pounding sequel to his breakout novel “The Watchers.” As the second installment in what […]
The Allure of Anonymous Confessions There’s something irresistibly voyeuristic about advice columns. We’re drawn to the raw vulnerability of strangers baring their souls, seeking guidance from an omniscient voice of reason. But what if that voice harbored its own dangerous secrets? What if the person doling out life-changing wisdom was embroiled in a deadly mystery? […]
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Unleashed by Boris Johnson
The Marmite of British Politics Love him or loathe him, Boris Johnson has been the dominant force in British politics for over a decade. Now, in his characteristically ebullient style, he’s unleashed his side of the story in “Unleashed by Boris Johnson”. This memoir is a whirlwind tour through the mind of one of the […]
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What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
Ever had that creeping feeling something’s not quite right? That prickling on the back of your neck when you’re alone in an old house, hearing things that shouldn’t be there? T. Kingfisher’s “What Moves the Dead” taps into those primal fears, serving up a deliciously creepy reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale “The Fall […]
Synopsis: “Finally, a novel that reveals the true Bingley! Heartily recommend to all Bingley-philes!” — Crispin Bonham-Carter, Mr. Bingley in the BBC Miniseries, Pride & Prejudice For centuries Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, has been dearly loved he world over. However, few people know the hidden truth about Mr. Darcy’s closest friend, the affable Mr. […]
In the pantheon of scientific luminaries, few names shine as brightly as Marie Curie’s. Yet, for all her fame, the full spectrum of her life’s work and legacy has often been overshadowed by the glow of her most famous discoveries. In “The Elements of Marie Curie,” Dava Sobel, the acclaimed author of “Longitude” and “Galileo’s […]
You know that creepy feeling you get sometimes in a too-perfect suburban neighborhood? Like everything’s just a little too neat, a little too quiet? Vincent Tirado’s “We Came to Welcome You” takes that unease and cranks it up to eleven, serving up a deliciously twisted tale of assimilation gone horribly wrong. Picture this: You’ve just […]