Nerdy Monster Courtesy of Tom Angleberger This year has been a challenging one for readers of all ages. Increasingly, an onslaught of book bans, scripted reading programs, budget cuts, and other restrictions seem to limit young people’s access to books and deny them opportunities to connect with reading. In many schools and libraries, educators and […]
In “Eleven Numbers,” Lee Child ventures away from his celebrated Jack Reacher series to craft a sophisticated espionage thriller that proves his versatility as a storyteller. This tightly wound narrative follows Nathan Tyler, an unassuming mathematics professor thrust into a high-stakes international crisis where equations become weapons and numbers hold the key to nuclear supremacy. […]
Thank you to Penguin Publishers/Viking for providing review copies of The Healing Season of Pottery, The Rainfall Market, and The Marigold Mind Laundry. A Tender Tale of Healing Through Clay In this delicate and contemplative novel, Yeon Somin weaves a story as carefully crafted as the pottery at its heart. Set in the outskirts of […]
Minette Walters’ The Players plunges readers into the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century England during one of its darkest historical episodes, The Bloody Assizes. A sequel to The Swift and the Harrier, this novel intertwines historical accuracy with compelling fiction to create an engrossing tale of rebellion, treachery, and compassion. Set against the violent aftermath of […]
Reflections on Time, Art, and Family in the City of Water Venice, that enchanting city of canals and mysteries, has long captivated the imaginations of artists and writers. But in Tracy Chevalier’s latest novel, “The Glassmaker,” we’re transported not just to Venice proper, but to its lesser-known neighbor: the island of Murano, home to the […]
Missing Link by Frank Herbert is one of two short stories starring Field Agent Lewis Orne. In this tale, he is sent to investigate a missing ship and runs into ‘native’ trouble on the planet Gienah III. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Missing […]
Navigating Yesterday by Anthony Dean I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: Banner Dawson spends seventeen long years in cryosleep aboard the damaged Valkyrie-198 as it limps along towards the small void just beyond the orbit of Saturn. During those years, back on Earth… Jack […]
In her latest novel Apartment Women, award-winning South Korean author Gu Byeong-mo crafts a penetrating examination of motherhood, marriage, and the often-thorny dynamics of communal living. Following the success of her previous work The Old Woman with the Knife, Gu once again demonstrates her talent for illuminating complex social issues through intimate character studies. The […]
YA anthologies are some of the coolest books out there, and they still remain some of the least read and appreciated. But there is literally something for every single kind of reader when it comes to the YA anthology—especially if you’re looking at anthologies that bring together an array of writers. Some of these collections […]
Mexico has a rich literary legacy that spans centuries. Its authors have created some of the most significant works in Latin American literature. Enjoy 5 Mexican Books Everyone Should Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Mexican Books Everyone Should Read The Eagle’s […]