A Shakespearean Twist on Female Ambition In her latest novel “By Any Other Name,” bestselling author Jodi Picoult serves up a delicious literary feast, blending historical fiction with contemporary drama to explore the timeless struggles of women fighting to make their voices heard. With her trademark ability to tackle complex issues through compelling characters, Picoult […]
Synopsis: Polly Kinnell is a renowned chocolate taster for many of the world’s most famous chocolatiers (Ghirardelli’s, Godiva, Hershey, etc.). When her father dies on the Island of Skye, the distraught Polly travels to Scotland for his funeral where she has several unsettling encounters with a peculiar gravedigger, Ian MacIan. Ian, like his ancestors, “buries […]
Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Political ISBN: 9798990302914 Print Length: 349 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Erin Britton A prescient political thriller that neatly balances the human element of tragedy and intrigue A globe-trotting, tense, and twist-laden political thriller, Lynn Wood’s Secrets, Lies and Betrayals is […]
Tears of the Aeon (The Gothic War) by R.F. Pina Genre: Fantasy / Historical ISBN: 9798877442009 Print Length: 635 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth A dark fantasy filled with delicious drama and mystery Rome is on the edge of decline. The invading Goths are knocking at their door. Does the empire have […]
Revenge is a Dish Best Served… With Turtles? Holy moly, folks. If you thought your office drama was intense, wait till you get a load of “The Coworker” by Freida McFadden. This psychological thriller will make you side-eye Karen from accounting for weeks. Trust me, after reading this, you’ll never look at your coworkers the […]
A Tender Waltz Through Time and Regret You know that feeling when a song comes on the radio and suddenly you’re 17 again, sitting in your best friend’s car, dreaming about the future? Rainbow Rowell’s latest novel, “Slow Dance,” hits that nostalgia button hard, then twists the knife by asking: what if you could go […]
The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. Lawrence was collected in his short story collection England, My England and Other Stories published in 1922. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. Lawrence The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. […]
Where They Belong by Erin Foley Genre: Nonfiction / Adoption & Orphanages ISBN: 9798891322967 Print Length: 388 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Reiser An insightful exploration of the grim reality of traditional orphanage models and the need for family-based care Erin Foley’s Where They Belong is a […]
The Lure of Escape Gone Wrong We’ve all fantasized about escaping our hectic lives, right? Booking a secluded Airbnb, embracing the peace and quiet, maybe even finding a little romance. But what if that idyllic getaway turned into a nightmare? That’s the premise of Jeneva Rose’s latest thriller, “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here.” It’s a […]
Opening Thoughts: A Love Letter to Complicated Women You know that feeling when you finish a book and your heart’s all twisted up, like you’ve just said goodbye to dear friends? That’s exactly how I felt closing the pages of Kate Quinn’s latest masterpiece, “The Briar Club.” Set against the backdrop of 1950s Washington D.C., […]