Quizlit’s Book of the Month February 2025 is Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. Tell Me Everything is the best of the Amgash series to date, about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at […]
In her memoir, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,” the iconic actress and model delivers a refreshingly honest exploration of aging as a woman in the public eye. Following her previous works “Down Came the Rain” (about postpartum depression) and “There Was a Little Girl” (about her complex relationship with her mother), Shields […]
In her stunning debut novel, Cynthia Weiner plunges readers into the glittering yet treacherous world of 1980s Upper East Side Manhattan, where wealth, privilege, and cocaine flow as freely as champagne. Set against the backdrop of a real-life murder that shocked New York City in 1986, A Gorgeous Excitement masterfully weaves themes of class, identity, […]
In her stunning debut novel Blue Light Hours, Bruna Dantas Lobato crafts an intimate portrait of transnational family bonds that simultaneously embrace and strain against the digital connections meant to bridge physical distance. Through the alternating perspectives of a daughter studying at a remote Vermont college and her mother remaining in northeastern Brazil, Lobato explores […]
In his latest novel, “The Granddaughter,” Bernhard Schlink, the acclaimed author of “The Reader,” once again proves his mastery in weaving together personal histories with Germany’s complex past. The story follows Kaspar Wettner, a Berlin bookseller who discovers after his wife’s death that she had abandoned their infant daughter when fleeing East Germany decades earlier. […]
Only After We Met is Alice Kellen’s latest addition to her emotionally charged contemporary romance collection, following the success of All That We Never Were and All That We Are Together. This captivating narrative weaves together themes of self-discovery, unconditional love, and the courage to chase one’s dreams, all while navigating the complexities of modern […]
Adam Ross’s Playworld is a stunning, multilayered exploration of adolescence, fame, family dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the vibrant yet volatile backdrop of 1980s Manhattan, this novel intricately weaves the personal struggles of a teenage child actor with the broader ethos of an era shaped by cultural and political change. Playworld […]
Amanda Prowse’s latest novel, This One Life, masterfully weaves a tale of modern womanhood, exploring the intricate balance between personal ambition and family obligations. Through the story of Madeleine Woods, Prowse delivers a thought-provoking narrative that resonates deeply with contemporary readers, particularly those grappling with societal expectations and personal choices. The Heart of the Story […]
Mallory Pearson’s sophomore novel Voice Like a Hyacinth is a mesmerizing exploration of friendship, artistic ambition, and the devastating consequences of dabbling in the occult. Following her acclaimed debut We Ate the Dark, Pearson crafts a chilling narrative that weaves together elements of supernatural horror with a profound meditation on the bonds between young women […]
Kayla Olson’s latest novel, The Lodge, seamlessly blends the warmth of a winter romance with the intrigue of a long-standing music industry mystery. Following the success of her previous contemporary romance The Reunion, Olson proves her versatility by crafting a story that’s both a cozy escape and a thoughtful exploration of trust, identity, and second […]