Emily Jane’s latest novel, Here Beside the Rising Tide, is a masterful genre-bending tale that seamlessly weaves together elements of science fiction, romance, and family drama. Following the success of her debut novel On Earth as It Is on Television, Jane proves her versatility as a storyteller by crafting a narrative that is both wildly […]
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One of the most important writers of the 20th century, Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014). was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist who popularized magical realism. Test your knowledge with our Magical Gabriel García Márquez Quiz. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The […]
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Monthly Features – January 2025
Dear Pink by Michelle Angelle I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: Do bears play polo? Can cats wear berets? Do happily ever afters exist? Often there are more questions than answers, and sometimes you find love on a bicycle. Ever since Hannah caught her […]
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Review: Astronaut by Ali Rizvi
Synopsis: I dealt with mental health at many turning points in life and learned to mask my real-self at an early age but world wasn’t gentle enough for me to be accepted. I finally sought professional help and started treatment for Depression & some of its companions a few years ago. It has helped me […]
There’s something inherently unsettling about college campuses. The heady mix of newfound freedom, intense relationships, and the pressure to find oneself creates a potent atmosphere ripe for both self-discovery and self-destruction. Stacy Willingham’s latest psychological thriller, “Only If You’re Lucky,” dives headfirst into this volatile world, serving up a deliciously dark tale of toxic friendship, […]
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The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan
In her gripping debut thriller, The Dark Hours, Amy Jordan masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense that explores the haunting effects of trauma and the price of justice. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Ireland’s coastal villages, “The Dark Hours” introduces us to Julia Harte, a retired detective whose past accomplishments are shadowed by […]
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Book Review: My Father’s Name Is War
My Father’s Name Is War by Bauder Genre: Science Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9798991841504 Print Length: 240 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas An urgent collection of short fiction dealing with the U.S.’s military culture Bauder’s My Father’s Name Is War: Collected Transmissions is a powerful collection of short fiction criticizing the United […]
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits by Wanda E. Brunstetter Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Amish Fiction ISBN: 9798891510111 Print Length: 272 pages Publisher: Barbour Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A mouth-watering mystery set in pleasant Amish country Fannie Miller, an Amish woman from Ohio, has been a contestant for […]
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We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin
In her latest thriller, “We Are Watching,” Edgar Award-winning author Alison Gaylin crafts a haunting narrative that feels unnervingly relevant to our current digital age. The story follows Meg Russo, a bookstore owner whose life unravels after a tragic car accident claims her husband’s life. What begins as a personal tragedy evolves into a complex […]
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Unveiling the Wild Heart of Alaska There’s something about the untamed wilderness that calls to the human spirit, beckoning us to test our mettle against the raw forces of nature. In Kristin Hannah’s “The Great Alone,” that call echoes across the vast, unforgiving landscape of 1970s Alaska, drawing readers into a world where the line […]