When I was little, my family did not travel far and wide for vacations. But my parents made every extra coin count when it came to buying books and affording the library membership. The long established British and Rotary club libraries in Bengaluru—my hometown in India—were too expensive. Somy dad took me on his bicycle to […]
The Geology of Greece by Joseph O’Donoghue Genre: Science / Philosophy ISBN: 9798350922189 Print Length: 396 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erica Ball A persuasive look at how the Greek landscape is evidence for a massive worldwide flood and the sinking of Atlantis If you’ve ever wondered why the Acropolis in Athens is such a […]
In her sophomore novel “Good Dirt,” Charmaine Wilkerson weaves an intricate tapestry of family history, personal trauma, and cultural identity through the story of the Freeman family and their cherished stoneware jar. Following the success of her debut novel “Black Cake,” Wilkerson once again demonstrates her mastery in crafting multi-generational narratives that explore the complexities […]
Anne Tyler’s latest novel, Three Days in June, is a masterfully crafted story that unfolds over just three days surrounding a wedding, yet manages to encompass decades of love, regret, and family dynamics. As with her previous works like Breathing Lessons and The Accidental Tourist, Tyler demonstrates her extraordinary ability to mine the depths of […]
In Alter Ego, Alex Segura’s atmospheric follow-up to his LA Times Book Prize-winning Secret Identity, we dive back into the complex world of comic book publishing – this time through a contemporary lens that explores the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. While the first book introduced us to Carmen Valdez and her struggle […]
In his latest novel What the Light Touches, Xavier Bosch masterfully weaves together two timelines in Paris – the dark days of Nazi occupation in the 1940s and a snowbound winter in 2008 – to explore how the echoes of war reverberate through generations. Through richly drawn characters and lyrical prose, Bosch creates an emotionally […]
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Title: Miracle on Hammertown Road: One Man’s Fall and Salvation Author: Jim “Bubba” Bay with Mic Ruzich Genre: Biographical / Inspirational Miracle on Hammertown Road: One Man’s Fall and Salvation by Jim “Bubba” Bay (with Mic Ruzich) tells Bubba’s life story of trials and tribulations. On November 15, 2009 while walking home, Bubba moves quickly to avoid an oncoming car. Due to rainfall and erosion, the shoulder of the road is… […]
Even Without Blood by Birgit Treipl Genre: Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction ISBN: 9781068930508 Print Length: 320 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek A novelized true story about an Austrian boy and his family impacted by WWII in the Dutch East Indies The prologue opening Even Without Blood establishes a […]
The Broken Places is Mia Sheridan’s latest venture into romantic suspense, following her previous works like Bad Mother and All the Little Raindrops. In this gripping narrative, she weaves together elements of psychological thriller, police procedural, and romance to create a story that is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. Overview and Plot Set against the gritty […]