You know that feeling when you’re reading a book and suddenly realize you’ve been holding your breath for the last few pages? That’s the experience of diving into Angie Kim’s sophomore novel, Happiness Falls. A riveting blend of domestic suspense and literary fiction, this book grabs you from the first line—“We didn’t call the police […]
A heavy, sensory wartime story that highlights the power of art and music in the face of tragedy At nine years old in 1939, Jan Balik travels from his home in Poland to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in Konigsberg where he hones his prodigious piano skills under the watchful eye of […]
Would you exploit the future to save the present—and profit? Precedence, the first book in Kevin Jackvony’s Hourglass Trilogy, is a science-driven speculative novel that begins with a breakthrough in clean energy and then steadily morphs into something far more unsettling: a meditation on the perils of foresight, power, and absolute certainty. The story follows […]
A punchy post-apocalyptic horror with action-packed Western vibes Civil war has ravaged Randall Colt’s homeland. Whatever damage the country didn’t manage to inflict on itself was swiftly dealt by other predatory nations, seeking to pick over the scraps that were left. In the ensuing wasteland, small communities have popped up. Defended from scorchers and raiders […]
You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through Netflix, looking for something light and fun, but with just enough substance to keep you hooked? That’s exactly the vibe Jenna Levine serves up in her latest paranormal rom-com, “My Vampire Plus-One.” It’s the literary equivalent of your favorite comfort food – familiar, satisfying, and with just […]
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Your Best Year Yet by Linda Kneidinger I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: What if one small challenge each week could unlock your best self? If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of habits that don’t serve you—or like you’re drifting through life […]
In an era when countless historical atrocities remain buried beneath layers of institutional silence, Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna Everhart excavates one of America’s most disturbing yet largely forgotten chapters. This meticulously researched novel exposes the American Plan, a government-sanctioned program that imprisoned thousands of women based solely on suspicion of immoral behavior […]
A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill was published in 1893. It later appears in the short story collection The King of Schnorrers. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill A Rose of the Ghetto by […]
In the opening moments of Vigil by George Saunders, we plummet alongside Jill “Doll” Blaine as she reconstitutes mid-fall, her beige skirt and pale pink blouse materializing atom by atom, her favorite black pumps clicking into existence just before she crashes headfirst into an asphalt driveway. This spectacular entrance sets the stage for what becomes […]