Lunch Ladies by Jodi Thompson Carr Genre: Women’s Fiction / Upmarket ISBN: 9798991568203 Print Length: 338 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Addison Ciuchta A quiet, reflective novel about aging, regret, and community Shelia, Coralene, and Crystal all work at the Hanley School District’s lunch department, managing the cafeterias of elementary through high schools in […]
Susan Rieger’s Like Mother, Like Mother is an emotionally layered and complex narrative exploring the lives of three generations of women grappling with family secrets, trauma, and identity. Through deft prose and incisive storytelling, Rieger crafts a compelling tapestry of ambition, resentment, and redemption. Overview: A Legacy of Secrets and Strength Spanning decades and intertwined […]
In her sophomore novel, City of Night Birds, Juhea Kim crafts an intricate narrative that delves deep into the soul of Russian ballet, weaving together themes of artistic ambition, forbidden love, and the quest for redemption. Following her acclaimed debut “Beasts of a Little Land,” Kim demonstrates her growing mastery of historical fiction with this […]
In Holiday Wedding, Melissa Dymond crafts an enchanting dual-perspective romance that interweaves the stories of two couples against the backdrop of a magical New York Christmas. As a follow-up to her debut novel Holiday Star, this book successfully expands the universe while maintaining the warmth and charm that readers have come to expect from her […]
In her remarkable debut novel, Nisha J. Tuli weaves an intricate tale of survival, revenge, and unexpected destiny in Trial of the Sun Queen, the first installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series. This captivating fantasy romance introduces readers to a richly crafted world where magic, political intrigue, and deadly trials collide. The World of […]
Alexandria Bellefleur’s Merriment and Mayhem shines as a standout entry in Amazon’s Under the Mistletoe Collection, joining works by Ali Hazelwood (Cruel Winter with You), Tessa Bailey (Merry Ever After), Olivia Dade (All by My Elf), and Alexis Daria (Only Santas in the Building). The novella perfectly captures the charm of small-town romance while offering […]
In Merry Ever After, Tessa Bailey brings her signature steamy style to Amazon’s Under the Mistletoe Collection, joining fellow romance powerhouses Ali Hazelwood (Cruel Winter with You), Olivia Dade (All by My Elf), Alexandria Bellefleur (Merriment and Mayhem), and Alexis Daria (Only Santas in the Building). While the novella showcases Bailey’s talent for crafting chemistry-laden […]
For our Read Around the World 2024 Edition, we’ve got 12 Incredible books from as far apart as Japan, Ivory Coast and Argentina. What they have got in common is they are wonderful books written by unbelievably talented authors. Enjoy! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost […]
Rescue Run by John Winn Miller Genre: Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure ISBN: 9781610886437 Print Length: 352 pages Publisher: Bancroft Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Frank Pizzoli A gripping adventure with a deeply felt personal bent In Rescue Run: Capt. Jake Rogers’ Daring Return to Occupied Europe, award-winning investigative reporter […]
Maya Kessler’s debut novel Rosenfeld presents an intense character study centered around Noa Simon, a 36-year-old filmmaker grappling with creative stagnation and deep-seated emotional wounds. When she meets the commanding yet complicated Teddy Rosenfeld at a wedding, their immediate connection sets off a chain of events that forces both characters to confront their past traumas […]