Yu Hua’s City of Fiction is a haunting meditation on displacement, survival, and the elusive nature of belonging. Set against the seismic social changes of early 20th-century China, this quietly powerful novel paints a world both immediate and dreamlike. Translated with finesse by Todd Foley, the book feels timeless, yet achingly human — a testament […]
Joe Dunthorne’s “Children of Radium” is a masterful work of investigative memoir that begins, as many family histories do, with a simple curiosity about ancestry. But what unfolds is far from the heroic tale of Jewish escape from Nazi Germany that Dunthorne initially expected to write. Instead, he discovers the unsettling truth that his great-grandfather, […]
Jenni Howell’s debut novel “Boys with Sharp Teeth” plunges readers into a disturbing world where reality and illusion blur against the backdrop of the elite Huntsworth Academy. With a protagonist driven by revenge and supernatural elements that seep through the cracks of normalcy, Howell crafts a narrative that is simultaneously captivating and frustrating—much like the […]
Jon Hickey’s debut novel “Big Chief” takes readers into the heart of tribal politics with a story as cold and biting as a Wisconsin winter. Set on the fictional Passage Rouge Indian Reservation, this political thriller explores the complex dynamics of power, identity, and belonging through the eyes of Mitch Caddo, a law school graduate […]
In Ariel Courage’s debut novel Bad Nature, we meet Hester—a 40-year-old corporate lawyer who receives a terminal cancer diagnosis on her birthday and immediately decides to quit her job, drive across the country, and kill her estranged father. What follows is a darkly comic, environmentally conscious road trip that charts America’s physical and moral decay […]
In Autism Out Loud, three mothers—Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, and Carrie Cariello—courageously unveil the raw, beautiful, and often challenging realities of raising children with autism. This compelling memoir brings together their diverse perspectives as they navigate similar journeys from different starting points across America. Their sons—Cooper (13), Amos (10), and Jack (19)—represent distinct points on […]
Quizlit’s Book of the Month May 2025 is Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Her latest masterpiece is a stunning feat of imagination and a remarkable exploration of storytelling. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Book of the Month May 2025 Death of […]
Lindy Ryan’s “Another Fine Mess” delivers exactly what the title promises – a gloriously messy, complex continuation of the Evans women saga that began in “Bless Your Heart.” This Southern Gothic horror sequel amplifies everything that made the first book compelling while digging deeper into the tangled roots of the Evans family tree. What unfolds […]
Dani Atkins’ latest novel, Always You and Me, weaves a beautiful tapestry of love, forgiveness, and second chances that spans decades. This emotional journey follows Lily as she navigates the complexities of love triangles, unspoken truths, and the mysterious final wish of her late husband Adam. The story takes readers on a rollercoaster of emotions—from […]
By Advice of Counsel by P. G. Wodehouse was published in 1914. It appears in the collection The Man Upstairs and Other Stories. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. By Advice of Counsel by P. G. Wodehouse By Advice of Counsel by P. G. […]