Katie Bishop’s sophomore novel, High Season, stands as a masterful psychological thriller that delves deep into the murky waters of memory, family loyalty, and the dangerous weight of secrets. Following her debut The Girls of Summer, Bishop demonstrates remarkable growth as a storyteller, crafting a narrative that is both intimate and expansive, exploring how a […]
Some fantastic new books releasing this month including the long awaited new novel from Kiran Desai, which was just included in the 2025 Booker Prize Longlist. Enjoy 5 Stunning New Books for September 2025. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Stunning New Books […]
The Chronic Prostatitis 360 Protocol by Philip Potasiak Genre: Nonfiction / Medical ISBN: 9798992737509 Print Length: 370 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A comprehensive, patient-driven roadmap combining diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to reclaim life from chronic prostatitis The Chronic Prostatitis 360 Protocol offers an integrative alternative to treating chronic prostatitis, which […]
Emma Lord has always possessed an uncanny ability to weave contemporary romance with authentic emotional depth, and her latest offering, For the Record, stands as perhaps her most ambitious and satisfying work yet. This enemies-to-lovers romance transcends the typical pop star premise to deliver a story that resonates with genuine heart, complex character development, and […]
The Voyage by Katherine Mansfield was first published in The Sphere on 24 December 1921, and later reprinted in The Garden Party and Other Stories. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Voyage by Katherine Mansfield The Voyage by Katherine Mansfield The Picton boat […]
Blood of the Exiles (The Thitherlands) by Aoife Black Genre: Fantasy / Magical Realism ISBN: 9798985847604 Print Length: 758 pages Amazon Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek A fantasy rich with culture and character Althea MacMillan doesn’t have much going for her in Chicago. Never has. Orphaned, with “an uncertain diagnosis of Lupus,” bad luck in successive […]
Samantha Downing’s Too Old for This is a wickedly clever thriller that poses a bold question: What if your sweet bingo-loving grandmother used to be a serial killer? And more importantly—what if she’s not done yet? With her signature sharp wit and an unsettling blend of charm and menace, Downing crafts a masterstroke of character-driven […]
Stroke of the Genius by Kathy Zant Genre: Memoir / Caregiving ISBN: 9798285315636 Print Length: 178 pages Amazon Reviewed by Amy Brozio-Andrews A compelling account of strength and resilience following a medical crisis Things are going pretty well for Mark Ryan and Kathy Zant, except for some apparent food poisoning. But when that medical crisis […]
Gretchen Felker-Martin returns with Black Flame, a staggering work of horror that weaves together queer identity, Holocaust trauma, and supernatural terror into something both devastating and transcendent. Following her acclaimed debut Manhunt and subsequent Cuckoo, Felker-Martin has established herself as one of horror’s most vital voices, unafraid to explore the darkest corners of human experience […]
Synopsis: In Steel Slides and Yellow Walls, Alicia Swain navigates the labyrinthine journey women undergo to form their identities. Through a feminist lens and distinctive voice, her collection veraciously portrays the trials that forge women into sagacious, resilient adults. From contemplation of how to balance mental health despite knowing what tribulations are sure to come, to […]