BOOKLOVES

Katherine Greene’s The Lake of Lost Girls is a haunting tale that deftly intertwines past and present, exploring the shadows of sisterhood, the magnetism of true crime culture, and the lingering effects of unresolved trauma. The novel has found its place among psychological thriller enthusiasts who enjoy suspenseful narratives in the vein of All Good […]

Deborah J. Benoit’s debut novel, The Gardener’s Plot, winner of the prestigious Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award, transplants readers into the charming world of the Berkshires, where master gardener Maggie Walker finds herself cultivating more than just plants. This cozy mystery blends horticultural expertise with small-town intrigue, creating a compelling narrative […]

In her third novel, When We Were Widows, Annette Chavez Macias weaves a poignant narrative exploring the complex dynamics between three generations of Mexican American women who find themselves united not just by blood, but by the shared experience of widowhood. Following the success of her previous works “Big Chicas Don’t Cry” and “Too Soon […]

A Literary Escape in Wartime Britain In times of great upheaval, humans have always turned to stories for comfort, escape, and meaning. Madeline Martin’s latest historical novel, The Booklover’s Library, reminds us of the profound power of literature to sustain the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. Set against the backdrop of World […]

We’ve all seen the alarming headlines about skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide among today’s youth. As a society, we’ve responded by pouring more resources than ever into mental health services for kids and teens. So why aren’t things getting better? In her provocative new book “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up,” […]