A Literary Time Capsule of 1960s New York In an era where stories of women’s liberation and professional ambition have captured popular imagination through shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and novels like Lessons in Chemistry, Daniel M. Lavery’s debut novel Women’s Hotel arrives as both a celebration and subversion of the genre. Set in […]
In the high-stakes world of legal thrillers, few authors capture the intricate dance between truth and deception quite like Robert Dugoni. His latest novel, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, the second installment in the Keera Duggan series, delves deep into the psychology of sociopathy and the moral complexities faced by defense attorneys. Following the success of Her […]
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix on January 14, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Horror, Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 496 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood Home in St. […]
A Spellbinding Send-off to a Beloved Series Magic has a way of lingering, even after the final curtain falls. In Finale, the third and concluding volume of Stephanie Garber’s enchanting Caraval trilogy, we discover that sometimes the most dangerous games are the ones played after the show has ended. Following the mesmerizing adventures in Caraval […]
There’s something undeniably enchanting about stories that blend magic with the mundane, especially when they’re set against the backdrop of crisp autumn days and cozy bookshops. Lucy Jane Wood’s debut novel “Rewitched” delivers exactly this bewitching combination, wrapping readers in a warm embrace of found family, slow-burn romance, and the ever-important journey of self-discovery. The […]
A decade after the Southern Reach trilogy redefined weird fiction, Jeff VanderMeer returns to Area X with Absolution. Like discovering hidden chambers in a familiar nightmare, this fourth installment opens new dimensions while casting unsettling shadows on everything we thought we knew. The result is both a conclusion and an expansion that proves some mysteries […]
In the realm of speculative fiction, few authors have managed to capture the essence of the unknown quite like Jeff VanderMeer. With “Annihilation,” the first installment of his Southern Reach trilogy, VanderMeer plunges readers into a world where reality bends and the familiar becomes alien. This haunting tale of exploration and self-discovery serves as a […]
Your name is a joyful song. And a song is meant to be sung. It’s first note — wailed or cooed or sputtered Announcing: I am here. I’ve never been here before. I have never been a child or grandchild or sibling or friend before, I am brand new The world is brand new An […]
Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst on October 22, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary Pages: 211 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads This was a cute romance, but the first half was a little slow, while the second half picked up. This was my first Probst book and I didn’t know what […]
Synopsis: For fans of Twin Peaks and Stranger Things, Lost Grove is the first in a paranormal mystery duology that explores the twisted legends and mysteries in one small town. In the eerie, enigmatic town of Lost Grove, where secrets whispered among the rustling pines are as thick as the fog rolling in from the sea, the discovery of Sarah […]