In her latest novel The Dream Hotel, Laila Lalami crafts a masterful near-future thriller that feels less like speculation and more like prophecy. Set in a world where algorithms mine our dreams to predict and prevent crime, this gripping narrative explores the human cost of surrendering privacy for the promise of safety. Through the story […]
Longevity for the Lazy by Richard Malish Genre: Self-Help / Health ISBN: 9798990642300 Print Length: 216 pages Amazon Reviewed by Tomi Alo A fresh and unconventional take on how to live longer without putting in too much effort We all want to live long. Why else would people spend thousands of dollars maintaining a new […]
Emily Rath’s North Is the Night draws readers into a dark and mythic world inspired by Finnish folklore. Set in the mysterious Finnish wilderness, the novel combines rich cultural mythology with elements of fantasy, romance, and survival. For fans of Genevieve Gornichec’s The Witch’s Heart or Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale, Rath offers […]
In a literary landscape often dominated by grim apocalyptic scenarios, John Scalzi’s “When the Moon Hits Your Eye” arrives like a refreshing breath of fresh air – or perhaps more accurately, like an unexpected whiff of aged Parmesan. This novel, completing what Scalzi calls his “contemporary high-concept trilogy” alongside “The Kaiju Preservation Society” and “Starter […]
Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope was originally published in The Graphic, Christmas edition in 1876. It later appeared in Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices and Other Stories, 1882. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope Christmas at […]
A New America by Aaron Morell Genre: General Fiction / Political ISBN: 9798218988111 Print Length: 312 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A gripping story that depicts a fictional, fragmented U.S. and the temptation of revolution To some, the word secession might bring up antiquated, antebellum images of the Civil War. In Aaron Morell’s […]
Never Flinch is the fourth book in Stephen King’s Holly Gibney series, following The Outsider, If It Bleeds, and Holly. This crime thriller continues King’s signature mix of suspense, darkness, and rich character-driven narratives. The plot focuses on a series of chilling murders inspired by a twisted sense of justice, alongside an equally disturbing campaign […]
Stephen King’s Holly (2023) marks the much-anticipated third installment in the Holly Gibney series, following The Outsider and If It Bleeds. King’s beloved, resourceful private investigator Holly Gibney—introduced as a shy, eccentric figure—has evolved over the series into a tenacious and empathetic detective. In Holly, she takes center stage once again, and readers are treated […]
Stephen King’s The Outsider delivers a riveting blend of crime thriller and supernatural horror. Published as the first book in the Holly Gibney series, this novel introduces readers to a deeply unsettling premise: What if overwhelming evidence points to a suspect who couldn’t possibly have committed the crime? In classic King fashion, the story pushes […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count marks her return to fiction after a decade of essays, speeches, and celebrated short works. Best known for Americanah, Half of a Yellow Sun, and her viral essay We Should All Be Feminists, Adichie’s storytelling prowess needs little introduction. In Dream Count, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the lives of four women—Chiamaka, […]