In her latest offering, Never Say Never, bestselling author Danielle Steel crafts a poignant tale of resilience and second chances. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the French countryside, this novel explores how life’s most devastating blows can ultimately lead to unexpected joy. With her signature blend of emotional depth and romantic optimism, Steel delivers […]
Elyse Durham’s debut novel, Maya & Natasha, unfolds against the evocative backdrop of Cold War-era Soviet Union, delving deep into the demanding and opulent world of Soviet ballet. Through the compelling narrative of twin sisters, Durham paints a vivid portrait of rivalry, resilience, and redemption, wrapped within the glistening but oppressive allure of ballet during […]
Alive and Beating by Rebecca Wolf Genre: Literary Fiction / Jewish ISBN: 9781958762141 Print Length: 244 pages Publisher: Arbitrary Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas A hopeful, moving novel based on a true event Rebecca Wolf’s Alive and Beating is a novel inspired by an historic event, tangentially related to the author herself. In […]
From classic tales of the frontier to modern novels that twist in new directions, test your knowledge of the Western genre with The Wild Western Book Quiz This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Wild Western Book Quiz QUIZ START Books Featured in the […]
In Japan’s rich literary tradition, food often serves as more than mere sustenance—it becomes a vessel for memory, connection, and healing. Yuta Takahashi’s “Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen,” newly translated into English by Cat Anderson, exemplifies this tradition with its tender exploration of grief, longing, and the mysterious power of a shared meal to […]
The Man in the Passage by G. K. Chesterton was published in 1913. When a man’s body is found in a passage, the suspect must be found and Father Brown is on the case. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Man in the […]
In Fernando A. Flores’ ambitious third novel, Brother Bronte, readers are transported to Three Rivers, Texas, in 2038—a dystopian wasteland where books are banned, mothers are forced into indentured servitude, and volcanic ash has blotted out the sun. The world Flores has meticulously constructed feels both absurdly fantastical and uncomfortably familiar, presenting a surreal yet […]
Lee Mi-ye’s “The Dallergut Dream-Making District” takes readers on a captivating return journey to the whimsical world first introduced in “The Dallergut Dream Department Store.” This sequel expands the magical universe where dreams are commodities to be bought and sold, delving deeper into the mechanics of dream-making while exploring themes of memory, purpose, and human […]
In “The River Has Roots,” Amal El-Mohtar crafts a mesmerizing tale where enchantment isn’t merely an abstract concept but a tangible force that flows through the world like water through a riverbed. This slim novella—just under 100 pages—delivers an impact disproportionate to its size, weaving together folklore, sisterhood, love, and betrayal into a tapestry as […]
In Ava Reid’s “Fable for the End of the World,” we are given a haunting vision of a future where capitalism has reached its logical, horrifying conclusion. Set in a waterlogged world where debt means death, Reid crafts a dystopian romance that manages to be both brutal and achingly tender. This standalone novel marks a […]