Us Fools by Nora Lange Genre: Literary Fiction / Coming of Age ISBN: 9781953387516 Print Length: 340 pages Publisher: Two Dollar Radio Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A tragicomic tale about sisterhood in a very real, recent slice of American history Bernie and Joanne are self-proclaimed “junk kids.” The sisters’ […]
The Grand Puppet Master by Eddie Shay Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Female Sleuths ISBN: 9780473704698 Print Length: 275 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A speedy, twisty technothriller with mind-controlling AI and enough secrets to blow your mind Lacey Green isn’t a detective—or at least she didn’t train to be—but she’s […]
A Thousand Tiny Stitches by Stephanie Claypool Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798891324183 Print Length: 314 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender With the help of her friends and a homeless veteran, Lily might just make her late daughter’s dreams come true in this tender tale. After a […]
The Sum of All Things by Seb Doubinsky Genre: Science Fiction / Satire ISBN: 9781946154392 Print Length: 200 pages Publisher: Meerkat Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek An intricately woven plot about saving Earth’s freedom with disparate, personable characters In a not too distant future (the Internet and Google Translate […]
Dive into the rugged landscapes and spirit of the Wild West with our 10 Best Western Books to Read. From classic tales of the frontier to modern novels that twist in new directions enjoy our reading list of the Best Western Books to Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission […]
Synopsis: He took her powers.She’ll fight to take back what’s always been hers.Sixteen-year-old Elise is bullied by her peers every day.Unbeknownst to them all, she possesses twenty-four mutant abilities.Eighteen-year-old Rolf takes them all away from her. He isolates them both in his own kingdom to gain knowledge andstrength of her powers. As he constructs a […]
Winner’s Curse by L.A. Starks Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Technothriller ISBN: 9780991110759 Print Length: 308 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A pulse-pounding technothriller centered in the oil fields of Texas—but with global implications An executive shakeup at TriCoast Energy leaves Lynn as the first woman to […]
Blood and Tradition by Marc Keyner Genre: Fantasy ISBN: 9789083124285 Print Length: 333 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka | Content warnings: infanticide Relish a fast-paced fantasy with vibrant characters, rich worldbuilding, and relentless action! Marc Keyner’s Blood and Tradition plunges readers into a lively fantasy world where the lives of Mos, a […]
Quizlit’s Book of the Month October 2024 is the scintillating debut short story collection Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda. Book of the Month October 2024 Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda A debut collection of stories set in a hauntingly reimagined Lagos where characters vie for freedom from ancestral ties In this beguiling collection of twelve imaginative stories […]
Synopsis: “Gaviota Island” is a psychological thriller exploring the twisted love between a nature girl and a hunter. The story delivers a message about the cruelty of shooting wild animals. It delves into the tangled complexities of romance, secrecy, and moral ambiguity. Laura Whitley is 22 years old. She meets Bret Belcher at the University […]