In a world obsessed with connection, social media, and the constant pressure to engage, Fredrik Backman’s latest novella “The Answer Is No” arrives as a refreshing counterpoint, celebrating the joy of choosing solitude. The bestselling author of “A Man Called Ove” and “Anxious People” returns with a witty, warm, and surprisingly profound story about a […]
Synopsis: What the difference between robbing a bank and robbing a Mafia bank?Sara and Joshua are about to find out. Joshua is a world class hacker and his partner, the alluring Sarah, is a master safe cracker who make their living pillaging other criminal’s bank accounts. An attempted assassination puts them on the run. In […]
Something More by Daryl Potter Genre: Nonfiction / Religion / Self-Help ISBN: 9781990388132 Print Length: 370 pages Publisher: Paper Stone Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A thoughtful examination of the Bible that helps readers find and pursue their life’s purpose As a lost-and-found man of faith, Daryl Potter […]
In her sophomore novel, The Debutantes, Olivia Worley crafts a deliciously dark mystery that peels back the pristine veneer of New Orleans high society to reveal the rot beneath. Following her debut “People to Follow,” Worley proves her talent for exposing the dangerous intersections of privilege, power, and secrets through the lens of young women […]
One of the great joys I get when writing non-fiction books is finding a story that is so compelling I want to share it with everyone I know. And in many cases, I know it will be a great story for kids, and then I’ve struck gold. Such was the case with Checkups, Shots, and […]
Mina’s Matchbox demonstrates once again why Yōko Ogawa remains one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary authors. In this masterfully crafted novel, translated with remarkable sensitivity by Stephen Snyder, Ogawa weaves an intricate tapestry of childhood memories, family dynamics, and concealed pain within the grand setting of a German-Japanese household in 1972 Ashiya. A House of […]
In her ambitious debut novel, Galina Vromen transports readers to the secretive world of Los Alamos during World War II, where brilliant minds gathered to create the world’s first atomic bomb. Through multiple viewpoints and intricate relationships, Hill of Secrets by Galina Vromen explores the psychological toll of keeping monumental secrets – both professional and […]
One Last Rainy Day by Kate Stewart on July 30, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Billionaires, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Suspense Pages: 416 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads Once upon a time…There lived a man with a vengeance-filled heart that held too many secrets.And a woman, pure […]
A masterful blend of mundane and magical that proves even the most ordinary day can hide extraordinary adventures The Essence In what might be the most cleverly deceptive title of 2024, Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi have crafted a picture book that is anything but boring. This ingenious collaboration between the #1 New York Times […]
In her debut novel The Stars Are Dying, Chloe C. Peñaranda weaves an intricate tale of celestial magic, vampire politics, and forbidden romance that both delights and occasionally stumbles. This first installment in the Nytefall series introduces readers to a richly imagined world where celestial guardians have abandoned humanity to the mercy of vampires and […]