In her remarkable debut novel, Woodworking, Emily St. James demonstrates an extraordinary talent for capturing the complex reality of trans experiences with both tenderness and unflinching honesty. Set against the backdrop of Mitchell, South Dakota during the 2016 presidential election, the novel presents a richly textured narrative of self-discovery, unlikely friendship, and the courage required […]
Too Hot to Handle by Portia MacIntosh on April 8, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Family Life / Siblings, Fiction / Friendship, Fiction / General, Fiction / Humorous / General, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Holiday, Fiction / Romance / International, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Romantic […]
Coming this May we have a chilling new novel from Sarah Pinborough and a fascinating short story collection from Booker Prize–winning Graham Swift. Enjoy 5 Marvelous New Books for May 2025! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Marvelous New Books for May 2025 […]
Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media by Tim O’Hearn Genre: Essays / Technology & Media ISBN: 9798992468113 Print Length: 436 pages Amazon Reviewed by Addison Ciuchta A thought-provoking essay collection on fake followers, influencers, and the nostalgia of the early 2000s internet Tim O’Hearn shares his experiences with the internet—both as a teenager and […]
In Twisted Lies, the fourth and final installment of Ana Huang’s Twisted series, we are drawn into a tale of obsession, secrets, and redemption that completes the arcs begun in Twisted Love, Twisted Games, and Twisted Hate. If Twisted Love offered us grumpy-sunshine angst with Ava and Alex, Twisted Games delved into forbidden royal longing […]
Ana Huang’s Twisted Hate is not your standard enemies-to-lovers tale. It’s a character-driven, emotionally volatile, and exquisitely crafted romance that doesn’t shy away from difficult emotions, moral gray areas, or scorching intimacy. The third book in Huang’s popular Twisted series, Twisted Hate builds upon the world and relationships established in Twisted Love and Twisted Games, […]
Fanny Berk Strikes Back by Avi Luxenburg Genre: Young Adult / Mystery, Thriller & Suspense ISBN: 9781069284839 Print Length: 380 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka A teenage girl discovers strength in discipline—and the strange magnetism of rage. Fifteen-year-old Fanny Berk isn’t trying to save anyone—not even herself. Still reeling from a violent antisemitic […]
There’s something undeniably magical about theme parks—those carefully crafted wonderlands where storytelling and excitement collide to create memories that last a lifetime. In her charming debut novel “Thrill Ride,” Amy Ratcliffe (known for her work as Editor-in-Chief at Nerdist) captures this enchantment while weaving a heartfelt romance that reminds us of the importance of finding […]
Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, first published in 1992, is a novel that dares to show its hand from the very beginning. We know who dies. We know who did it. And yet, we read on—not to learn what happened, but to understand how it came to pass, and perhaps, more hauntingly, why. More than […]
You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon on March 18, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Feminist, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Workplace, Fiction / Women Pages: 368 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads No one’s more surprised than Leigh when a prestigious MFA program in North […]