Dancing Valley by Karen Black Genre: Fantasy Print Length: 290 pages Amazon Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A story filled with magical beings, lush greenery, and evil creatures with destruction on their mind Carolyn has lived in a beautiful valley for nearly a century and a half. After the death of her mother in the 1800s, […]
This past week saw the nominations for the 60th Annual Nebula Awards Finalists. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association announced a shortlist of six novels for work published in 2024. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 60th Annual Nebula Awards Finalists Honoring the […]
In her latest offering, Never Say Never, bestselling author Danielle Steel crafts a poignant tale of resilience and second chances. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the French countryside, this novel explores how life’s most devastating blows can ultimately lead to unexpected joy. With her signature blend of emotional depth and romantic optimism, Steel delivers […]
The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen on August 5, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Women Pages: 320 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Tt’s the Crime of the Decade when glamorous Georgia Cartwright, who was adopted as a newborn, is accused of killing the biological daughter of her wealthy, Southern family. […]
Elyse Durham’s debut novel, Maya & Natasha, unfolds against the evocative backdrop of Cold War-era Soviet Union, delving deep into the demanding and opulent world of Soviet ballet. Through the compelling narrative of twin sisters, Durham paints a vivid portrait of rivalry, resilience, and redemption, wrapped within the glistening but oppressive allure of ballet during […]
Alive and Beating by Rebecca Wolf Genre: Literary Fiction / Jewish ISBN: 9781958762141 Print Length: 244 pages Publisher: Arbitrary Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas A hopeful, moving novel based on a true event Rebecca Wolf’s Alive and Beating is a novel inspired by an historic event, tangentially related to the author herself. In […]
Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws on October 29, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Family Life / General, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Small Town & Rural Pages: 416 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads This was […]
From classic tales of the frontier to modern novels that twist in new directions, test your knowledge of the Western genre with The Wild Western Book Quiz This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Wild Western Book Quiz QUIZ START Books Featured in the […]
In Japan’s rich literary tradition, food often serves as more than mere sustenance—it becomes a vessel for memory, connection, and healing. Yuta Takahashi’s “Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen,” newly translated into English by Cat Anderson, exemplifies this tradition with its tender exploration of grief, longing, and the mysterious power of a shared meal to […]
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros on January 21, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance Pages: 542 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I could reach the rank of Maven, lead armies of dark wielders […]