The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship by Bronson Lemer Genre: Memoir / Iraq War ISBN: 9780299350741 Print Length: 184 pages Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Peggy Kurkowski A globetrotting Army veteran and teacher reflects on the dynamic people, places, and moments that challenged his conceptions of community and belonging. Former Army […]
Marshall Karp’s latest thriller, “Don’t Tell Me How to Die,” delivers a deliciously twisted tale that will leave readers both disturbed and delighted. Known for co-creating the bestselling NYPD Red series with James Patterson, Karp steps out solo with this morally ambiguous domestic noir that asks the question: How far would you go to protect […]
Lucy H. Hedrick’s debut novel, Six Weeks in Reno, takes readers on an emotional journey through 1930s Nevada, where a determined woman seeks not just a divorce but a reclamation of her very identity. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this historical fiction weaves together the stories of women who travel to Reno—nicknamed […]
As we observe the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, it’s the perfect time to highlight the incredible stories of Muslim women who have defied expectations, shattered barriers, and changed the world! These trailblazers have challenged stereotypes, redefined narratives, and paved the way for future generations, embodying the strength, […]
Susanna Kearsley returns to the historical fiction landscape with her latest masterpiece, The King’s Messenger—a novel that deftly balances political intrigue, forbidden love, and the supernatural against the backdrop of early 17th century Britain. Set in 1613, following the suspicious death of Prince Henry, heir to King James’s throne, Kearsley crafts a narrative that is […]
In “Crush,” Ada Calhoun’s fiction debut, a woman’s carefully constructed life implodes when her husband suggests opening their marriage. What follows is a narrative both exhilarating and exhausting—a midlife awakening that encompasses intellectual connection, sensual discovery, and spiritual revelation. The novel attempts to dismantle conventional notions of fidelity while exploring one woman’s journey toward authentic […]
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins on May 19, 2020 Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Young Adult Fiction / Dystopian, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse Pages: 528 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Well, as they […]
In “Change of Heart,” Falon Ballard’s latest offering in the rom-com universe, we meet Campbell Andrews, a razor-sharp, commitment-phobic lawyer who finds herself unwillingly transplanted into what can only be described as Hallmark movie hell. This blend of magical realism and contemporary romance delivers a creative premise that both embraces and subverts familiar tropes. While […]
In Julie Hatcher’s delightful novel “Not Quite by the Book,” we follow Emma Rini’s journey from burnt-out bookstore manager to self-assured woman ready to embrace life on her own terms. This warm-hearted contemporary romance cleverly weaves literary references throughout a story about finding one’s place in the world—even if that place looks nothing like you […]
Otello’s Oil by D.W. Layton Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Political ISBN: 9798350954302 Print Length: 344 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A sprawling story of espionage, international intrigue, and family ties Unfurling in the year 2031, Otello’s Oil tells the story of Elliot Jones, a senior agent with the US Diplomatic Security […]