Emily McIntire concludes her spellbinding Never After series with Hexed, a dark and intoxicating retelling of The Little Mermaid that pushes boundaries and explores the depths of forbidden love. After captivating readers with five previous installments – Hooked (Peter Pan), Scarred (Beauty and the Beast), Wretched (Snow White), Twisted (Rapunzel), and Crossed (Alice in Wonderland) […]
Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf was first published privately in 1919, and was included in the short story collection Monday or Tuesday, published in 1921. Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf From the oval-shaped flower-bed there rose perhaps a hundred stalks spreading into heart-shaped or tongue-shaped leaves half way up and […]
Synopsis: When Ashley’s conventional 21st century life falls apart, she returns to England to write the book she shelved years ago, determined to take control of her life. Meanwhile, in 1377 Wiltshire, Thomas fights his family’s desire that he become a priest and plots to chase his dream of knighthood instead. While Ashley and Thomas […]
Katherine Greene’s The Lake of Lost Girls is a haunting tale that deftly intertwines past and present, exploring the shadows of sisterhood, the magnetism of true crime culture, and the lingering effects of unresolved trauma. The novel has found its place among psychological thriller enthusiasts who enjoy suspenseful narratives in the vein of All Good […]
Deborah J. Benoit’s debut novel, The Gardener’s Plot, winner of the prestigious Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award, transplants readers into the charming world of the Berkshires, where master gardener Maggie Walker finds herself cultivating more than just plants. This cozy mystery blends horticultural expertise with small-town intrigue, creating a compelling narrative […]
In her third novel, When We Were Widows, Annette Chavez Macias weaves a poignant narrative exploring the complex dynamics between three generations of Mexican American women who find themselves united not just by blood, but by the shared experience of widowhood. Following the success of her previous works “Big Chicas Don’t Cry” and “Too Soon […]
A Literary Escape in Wartime Britain In times of great upheaval, humans have always turned to stories for comfort, escape, and meaning. Madeline Martin’s latest historical novel, The Booklover’s Library, reminds us of the profound power of literature to sustain the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. Set against the backdrop of World […]
Synopsis: At the age of eight, Arista Kelly was frantically swept up by her parents and whisked off to an isolated town in the California redwoods. Two days later, her parents were gone. Now at the age of twenty-three, she has settled quite nicely into an eclectic lifestyle, much like her great aunt, and guardian […]
We’ve all seen the alarming headlines about skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide among today’s youth. As a society, we’ve responded by pouring more resources than ever into mental health services for kids and teens. So why aren’t things getting better? In her provocative new book “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up,” […]
Finishing off the year in style, here are 5 wonderful new book releases coming out soon. Enjoy 5 Incredible New Books December 2024! 5 Incredible New Books December 2024 Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd Buy Now: Amazon | AbeBooks A compelling, deeply rich Cold War mystery from one of Britain’s greatest ever storytellers, William Boyd […]