The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence was published in 1928. Set in a dreamlike snowy London the question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Last Laugh by […]
Madeleine Thien’s The Book of Records is a novel unlike any other—philosophical, speculative, historical, and timeless in ambition. In this breathtakingly imaginative work, Thien constructs a world where temporal borders collapse and humanity’s existential dilemmas resurface through the fragmented lens of exile, memory, and reckoning. Following the acclaimed success of Do Not Say We Have […]
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is not just a biography—it’s an exhumation of a national myth. With the meticulous care of a forensic historian and the narrative instinct of a novelist, Chernow lifts the veil on the private life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the man behind the immortal pen name. Where earlier biographies skim the […]
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams on January 7, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Romance / Workplace Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads This was such a fun, heartfelt romance that had me grinning from the start. Beg, Borrow, or Steal delivers […]
All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson is a masterclass in emotional resonance, threading a uniquely speculative concept through the recognizable tapestry of everyday life. Building upon the acclaim of his debut, How to Be Remembered, Thompson’s sophomore novel doesn’t merely explore time—it interrogates its limitations, demanding readers consider how much knowledge is too much […]
I’m a big fan of middle grade novels with a hint of magic, stories where the world is recognizable but things happen that wouldn’t in real life (or would they?!). Magical elements can heighten the fun of an adventure and soften the blow of hard things, making them perfect for young readers. Here are ten […]
In the pantheon of historical fiction that dares to examine the moral gray areas of World War II, Maggie Stiefvater’s The Listeners stands as a remarkable achievement—a novel that weaves together magical realism, wartime tension, and profound questions about loyalty, luxury, and the true cost of survival. Known primarily for her young adult fantasy series […]
Get Your Book Seen and Sold by Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette Genre: Nonfiction / Writing & Publishing ISBN: 9781935874447 Print Length: 122 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A clear and direct answer to the unpublished writer’s first question: “Where do I go from here?” You can’t get your book seen and sold […]
What happens when the lights go out—literally and metaphorically? Heart of the Sun, the latest emotional rollercoaster by Mia Sheridan, answers that question with lyrical prose, harrowing circumstances, and a love story that refuses to die, even when the world does. Known for tugging heartstrings with novels like Archer’s Voice and Kyland, Sheridan infuses her […]
Matt Serafini’s Feeders delivers a contemporary horror tale that is as visually jarring as it is psychologically scarring. Framed through the hyper-addictive lens of social media, this novel dives deep into the darkest corners of influence culture and emerges with something far more horrifying than just a tech-based thriller. It’s a mirror—cracked, bleeding, and pointed […]