Something More by Daryl Potter Genre: Nonfiction / Religion / Self-Help ISBN: 9781990388132 Print Length: 370 pages Publisher: Paper Stone Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A thoughtful examination of the Bible that helps readers find and pursue their life’s purpose As a lost-and-found man of faith, Daryl Potter […]
In her sophomore novel, The Debutantes, Olivia Worley crafts a deliciously dark mystery that peels back the pristine veneer of New Orleans high society to reveal the rot beneath. Following her debut “People to Follow,” Worley proves her talent for exposing the dangerous intersections of privilege, power, and secrets through the lens of young women […]
Mina’s Matchbox demonstrates once again why Yōko Ogawa remains one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary authors. In this masterfully crafted novel, translated with remarkable sensitivity by Stephen Snyder, Ogawa weaves an intricate tapestry of childhood memories, family dynamics, and concealed pain within the grand setting of a German-Japanese household in 1972 Ashiya. A House of […]
In her ambitious debut novel, Galina Vromen transports readers to the secretive world of Los Alamos during World War II, where brilliant minds gathered to create the world’s first atomic bomb. Through multiple viewpoints and intricate relationships, Hill of Secrets by Galina Vromen explores the psychological toll of keeping monumental secrets – both professional and […]
A masterful blend of mundane and magical that proves even the most ordinary day can hide extraordinary adventures The Essence In what might be the most cleverly deceptive title of 2024, Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi have crafted a picture book that is anything but boring. This ingenious collaboration between the #1 New York Times […]
In her debut novel The Stars Are Dying, Chloe C. Peñaranda weaves an intricate tale of celestial magic, vampire politics, and forbidden romance that both delights and occasionally stumbles. This first installment in the Nytefall series introduces readers to a richly imagined world where celestial guardians have abandoned humanity to the mercy of vampires and […]
The Hennessy Lie by Annette Masters Genre: Young Adult / Thriller ISBN: 9798989864508 Print Length: 314 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Kristine Eckart A heart-pounding YA thriller that investigates the meaning of family Prepare yourself for a high-stakes scavenger hunt and a hidden treasure that could alter the course of life […]
In Joe Hill’s latest short story “Ushers,” we meet Martin Lorensen, a seemingly ordinary 23-year-old counselor working at a mental health facility for troubled teens. But there’s something extraordinary about Martin – he has managed to escape death not once, but twice. This peculiar luck catches the attention of two FBI agents, Special Agent Anthony […]
Chained Birds: A True Crime Memoir by Carla Conti Genre: Memoir / True Crime ISBN: 9781964730066 Print Length: 436 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A compelling true crime exposé of a corrupt prison program and the lives forever changed when it was brought to light Carla Conti is […]
Home for the Bewildered by Michelle Tobin Genre: Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction ISBN: 9783988320773 Print Length: 328 pages Publisher: Vine Leaves Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Erin Britton | Content warnings: Childhood sexual abuse Who heals the healer? A powerful and poignant novel that examines the deleterious consequences of societal […]