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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

First published in 1905, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. […]

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Book Review: Not Finished Yet by Tracie Adams

Not Finished Yet by Tracie Adams Genre: Memoir / Essays ISBN: 9798992661620 Print Length: 200 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Shelby Zwintscher Ebb and flow through this collection of poetic essays in flash. Jellyfish live in a state of perpetual flow, their malleable form drifting from whichever way the tides carry. Humans live similarly, ebbing […]

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STARRED Book Review: Bloodless We Go Buried

Bloodless We Go Buried by D. Firth Griffith Genre: Horror / Sci-Fi & Fantasy ISBN: 9798998626500 Print Length: 324 pages Amazon Reviewed by Addison Ciuchta A lyrically sharp and abstractly horrifying exploration of identity and grief under the thumb of an oppressive authority Bloodless We Go Buried is the second book in the Rimwalker Series. […]

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The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

Rebecca Armitage’s debut novel arrives with the force of a helicopter landing on a Tasmanian beach, shattering the quiet life Princess Alexandrina has carefully constructed. In The Heir Apparent, the ABC journalist turns her insider knowledge of royal dynamics into a compelling exploration of identity, sacrifice, and the impossible weight of inherited destiny. What makes […]

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5 Amazing New Books for January 2026

Coming in January, we have the long awaited new novel from George Saunders and a debut fantasy adventure from Shen Tao. Enjoy 5 Amazing New Books for January 2026! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Amazing New Books for January 2026 Departure(s) by […]

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Book Review: Brunner in the Black

Brunner in the Black by Will Nichols Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Political ISBN: 9798262559213 Print Length: 316 pages Publisher: Close To the Bone Publishing Amazon Reviewed by Tomi Alo A gritty, globe-spanning thriller with brains, bite, and a heroine whose resolve to expose the truth threatens the world’s most powerful institutions If money […]

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Book Review: Tanach Notes by David Pack

Tanach Notes by David Pack Genre: Nonfiction / Religion / Jewish Studies ISBN: 9789655975550 Print Length: 472 pages Author Website Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas An extensive numerological argument justifying the existence of the state of Israel There exists a long tradition and common practice in Judaism of applying numerology to the interpretation of scripture. This […]

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Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton

L.M. Chilton’s sophomore thriller arrives with a premise so perfectly tuned to our zeitgeist that it feels almost inevitable: what happens when the murdered victim starts messaging from beyond the grave? In “Everyone in the Group Chat Dies,” the author crafts a wickedly entertaining mystery that uses the familiar trappings of true crime culture as […]

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Review: Driftless Spirits by Karen Ringel

Synopsis: Charlotte Burke can’t shake her recurring dream. Over and over again she dreams of finding a mysterious journal on a candlelit desk while wandering through a strange house in the middle of the night. Every dream has shown her a framed picture of an old woman sitting at the same desk, except the latest […]

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Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka have carved out a distinctive niche in contemporary romance, and their latest offering, Seeing Other People, proves they’re not afraid to push boundaries. This paranormal romance asks a deceptively simple question: What if moving on from the past meant literally helping ghosts find peace? The answer unfolds in a story […]