In her debut novel White Mulberry, Rosa Kwon Easton weaves a compelling narrative inspired by her grandmother’s life as a Korean nurse in Japanese-occupied Korea and wartime Japan. This deeply personal story explores themes of identity, motherhood, and survival through the eyes of Miyoung, a young Korean woman who must navigate life in an increasingly […]
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman on October 8, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / General, Fiction / Jewish, Fiction / Romance / Later in Life Pages: 320 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads This is a heartwarming story about reconnecting with your first love later in life. […]
Caribbean Sun and Fun in Barbados (Miles of Adventure, 1) by Jamie Bright Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798218417871 Print Length: 56 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An exciting educational story celebrating the exploration of new places and cultures Miles cannot contain his excitement about his first beach day in Barbados. The […]
Sundown in San Ojuela by M.M. Olivas Genre: Fantasy / Latinx / Gothic ISBN: 9781941360750 Print Length: 350 pages Publisher: Lanternfish Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph An intimate, poetic gothic horror where murder, mythology and family drama intertwine M.M. Olivas has written an unforgettable book that you’ll only want […]
It’s ironic that I pursued a career in children’s books to get away from essay writing and public speaking, as nowadays I’m getting asked to do more and more of both. And I never would have guessed that I’d actually enjoy doing both of them. Isn’t it funny how things work out? When I first […]
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood on October 1, 2024 Genres: Fiction / General, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Workplace Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I haven’t thought about anything but you since the first time I saw you.” Viola Bowen has the chance […]
In Katherine Kovacic’s latest psychological thriller, Kill Yours, Kill Mine, six women bound by grief and rage orchestrate an intricate dance of revenge, guided by an enigmatic therapist with her own dark past. This gripping narrative weaves together elements of Greek mythology, modern psychology, and the harsh realities of domestic violence to create a compelling […]
Moscow Nights Return by Beth H. Macy Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Spy ISBN: 9798989679119 Print Length: 478 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A non-stop spy thriller about saving a friend from the KGB Elda Ainsworth said she was going to retire. But that doesn’t last long. When […]
Julie Leong’s debut novel The Teller of Small Fortunes is like a perfectly brewed cup of jasmine tea—warm, comforting, and surprisingly complex in its subtle flavors. This charming fantasy follows Tao, a Shinn fortune teller who travels the western outskirts of Eshtera with her mule Laohu, telling only small fortunes to avoid the painful consequences […]
The Demonic Savior by Lawrence Newton Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Horror ISBN: 9798893084207 Print Length: 244 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Chelsey Tucker A captivating exploration of the psyche of a serial killer Francis Fleming is a pastor from Iowa with a dark secret: he is a serial killer. […]