Sam Kean has built a reputation for making science accessible and entertaining, from The Disappearing Spoon’s chemical adventures to The Bastard Brigade’s wartime scientific espionage. With Dinner with King Tut, he ventures into uncharted territory, blending experimental archaeology with immersive storytelling to create something entirely unprecedented in popular history writing. This ambitious work doesn’t just […]
Boxcutters by John Chrostek Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9798990324046 Print Length: 170 pages Publisher: Malarkey Books Asterism Books Reviewed by Nick Gardner John Chrostek’s stories hop the fence to the bizarre side while still rooting themselves deep within the heart in his debut story collection, Boxcutters. Each of the 13 stories in […]
There’s a reason Shikhar Dhawan has long stood out among Indian cricketers. It’s not just the swashbuckling strokeplay or the signature ‘thigh-five’ celebration—it’s his unabashed flamboyance, his self-deprecating wit, and a layered personality that walks the line between the street-smart Delhi lad and the deeply introspective seeker. In The One – Cricket, My Life and […]
Bruce Holsinger’s latest literary offering, “Culpability,” arrives at a moment when our relationship with artificial intelligence has never been more complex or fraught. This gripping family drama unfolds like a slow-motion car crash—literally and metaphorically—forcing readers to confront uncomfortable questions about moral responsibility in an age where machines make increasingly critical decisions for us. The […]
In a world where rom-coms meet laboratories and chemistry isn’t just metaphorical, Ali Hazelwood has crafted her own literary genre of books: romance for the brilliant and bold. A neuroscientist by training and a romantic at heart, Hazelwood exploded onto the publishing scene with a refreshing voice that celebrates women in STEM, awkwardly lovable academics, […]
Ali Hazelwood continues her masterful exploration of romance in STEM academia with “Stuck with You,” the second installment in The STEMinist Novellas series. Following the success of “Under One Roof” and preceding “Below Zero,” this novella demonstrates Hazelwood’s exceptional ability to weave together scientific precision with emotional complexity, creating a story that resonates with both […]
Ali Hazelwood’s venture into young adult fiction with Check & Mate presents a compelling exploration of second chances, family loyalty, and the intricate dance between competition and love. This chess-centered romance follows Mallory Greenleaf, a reluctant prodigy who abandoned the game that destroyed her family, only to find herself thrust back into the spotlight after […]
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was first published in 1925. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, New York, the novel tells the story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost […]
Helena Hunting delivers another compelling entry in her Toronto Terror hockey romance universe with “I Could Be Yours,” a standalone novel that expertly weaves together second-chance romance, wedding chaos, and emotional growth. This grumpy-sunshine pairing between Essie Lovelock and Nathan Stiles creates a deliciously complex dynamic that goes far beyond surface-level attraction. The premise is […]
The Secret Market of the Dead by Giovanni De Feo emerges as a haunting debut that weaves together the gritty realism of 18th-century Italian life with the ethereal mysteries of nocturnal folklore. This Italian-inspired gothic fantasy presents readers with a tale that is equal parts coming-of-age story and supernatural thriller, anchored by a protagonist whose […]