In a literary landscape often dominated by grim apocalyptic scenarios, John Scalzi’s “When the Moon Hits Your Eye” arrives like a refreshing breath of fresh air – or perhaps more accurately, like an unexpected whiff of aged Parmesan. This novel, completing what Scalzi calls his “contemporary high-concept trilogy” alongside “The Kaiju Preservation Society” and “Starter […]
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Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope was originally published in The Graphic, Christmas edition in 1876. It later appeared in Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices and Other Stories, 1882. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope Christmas at […]
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Book Review: A New America
A New America by Aaron Morell Genre: General Fiction / Political ISBN: 9798218988111 Print Length: 312 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A gripping story that depicts a fictional, fragmented U.S. and the temptation of revolution To some, the word secession might bring up antiquated, antebellum images of the Civil War. In Aaron Morell’s […]
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Never Flinch by Stephen King
Never Flinch is the fourth book in Stephen King’s Holly Gibney series, following The Outsider, If It Bleeds, and Holly. This crime thriller continues King’s signature mix of suspense, darkness, and rich character-driven narratives. The plot focuses on a series of chilling murders inspired by a twisted sense of justice, alongside an equally disturbing campaign […]
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Holly by Stephen King
Stephen King’s Holly (2023) marks the much-anticipated third installment in the Holly Gibney series, following The Outsider and If It Bleeds. King’s beloved, resourceful private investigator Holly Gibney—introduced as a shy, eccentric figure—has evolved over the series into a tenacious and empathetic detective. In Holly, she takes center stage once again, and readers are treated […]
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The Outsider by Stephen King
Stephen King’s The Outsider delivers a riveting blend of crime thriller and supernatural horror. Published as the first book in the Holly Gibney series, this novel introduces readers to a deeply unsettling premise: What if overwhelming evidence points to a suspect who couldn’t possibly have committed the crime? In classic King fashion, the story pushes […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count marks her return to fiction after a decade of essays, speeches, and celebrated short works. Best known for Americanah, Half of a Yellow Sun, and her viral essay We Should All Be Feminists, Adichie’s storytelling prowess needs little introduction. In Dream Count, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the lives of four women—Chiamaka, […]
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Book Review: The Plain of Pillars
The Plain of Pillars by D. Firth Griffith Genre: Mythology & Folklore / Celtic ISBN: 9781735492292 Print Length: 264 pages Amazon Reviewed by Samantha Hui A sharp critique of colonization, apathy, and individualism The Plain of Pillars retells Celtic myths and revitalizes ancient folkloric traditions, using classic storytelling techniques to illuminate truths that resonate with […]
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One Last Rainy Day by Kate Stewart
In the highly anticipated spin-off of her internationally bestselling Ravenhood series, Kate Stewart delivers a gut-wrenching tale of forbidden love, devastating choices, and the price of loyalty in “One Last Rainy Day.” This first installment in The Ravenhood Legacy trilogy masterfully weaves together romance, suspense, and moral ambiguity through the eyes of the enigmatic Dominic […]
In this atmospheric follow-up to her award-winning debut The Curse of Penryth Hall, Jess Armstrong brings back the intrepid American heiress Ruby Vaughn for another gothic adventure, this time set in the misty Scottish Borders. While The Secret of the Three Fates delivers on its promises of mystery, murder, and supernatural intrigue, it occasionally stumbles […]