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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Emily Henry’s latest novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, is a masterfully crafted exploration of truth, family secrets, and the stories we tell ourselves and others. Moving away from her previous vacation romance settings like Beach Read and Book Lovers, Henry ventures into deeper emotional territory while maintaining her signature wit and charm. The result is […]

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10 Best Books of 2024

2024 has been another spectacular year for books. Here we’ve selected our 10 Favorite Fiction Releases over the last 12 months. Enjoy Quizlit’s 10 Best Books of 2024. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 10 Best Books of 2024 Table of Contents 10 Best […]

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Review: The Mantle of the Past by Lewis A. D’Ambra

Synopsis: The Mantle of the Past is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner and the first book in the A Scattering of Leaves Series. Set in the world of Kolgennon, a place where myth, legend and reality clash. The King of Kings has fallen. His vast domain teeters on the brink of civil war […]

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Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

In her latest novel “Under Loch and Key,” Lana Ferguson masterfully reimagines the legend of the Loch Ness Monster through a contemporary paranormal romance lens. Following the success of her previous works like “The Fake Mate” and “The Nanny,” Ferguson once again proves her talent for blending supernatural elements with steamy romance, creating a uniquely […]

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Men I’m Not Married To by Dorothy Parker

Men I’m Not Married To by Dorothy Parker was published in 1922. Dorothy Parker’s famous wit is on full display as she describes nine men that she did not marry. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Men I’m Not Married To by Dorothy Parker […]

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Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

In this exhilarating thriller, Killers of a Certain Age, Deanna Raybourn introduces us to four remarkable women assassins approaching their retirement. After forty years of dedicated service to a clandestine organization known as the Museum, Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie find themselves targeted by the very institution they’ve served faithfully. What follows is a […]

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Trouble Island by Sharon Short

Sharon Short’s Trouble Island is a poignant blend of historical fiction and mystery thriller, set against the backdrop of a desolate, storm-battered island in Lake Erie during the Prohibition era. Inspired by real-life events and locales from Short’s family history, this novel intricately weaves themes of survival, betrayal, and resilience. While it delivers on its […]

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Against the Grain by Peter Lovesey

In “Against the Grain,” Peter Lovesey brings his acclaimed Peter Diamond series to a graceful conclusion after more than three decades of masterful crime writing. This 22nd and final installment sees our favorite curmudgeonly detective venture into unfamiliar territory – both literally and metaphorically – as he trades the Georgian splendor of Bath for the […]

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The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan

Kate Fagan’s debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay, is an intricate tapestry of love, loss, and literary success, masterfully exploring the weight of secrets and the transformative power of truth. Drawing from her experience as an Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author of nonfiction works like What Made Maddy Run, Fagan demonstrates her […]

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Books to Tickle Your Funny Bone by Glenda Funk

My two-year-old grandson Ezra loves to laugh. His irresistible giggling brings joy to my heart and a wide grin to my face. Together we read and laugh and share the joy books bring. Few things please me more than humor, whether through children’s books, via smart sitcoms and movies, or through laughter that brings catharsis […]