In a world where mythological heroes seem as distant as the stars, Stephen Fry brings them crashing back to Earth with his latest literary triumph, “Odyssey.” The fourth installment in his Great Mythology series, this book continues Fry’s mission to breathe new life into ancient tales. And boy, does he succeed. From Mythos to Odyssey: […]
The Bard of Britain Takes on the Iliad In the realm of mythological retellings, few voices resonate as powerfully as Stephen Fry’s. With his latest offering, “Troy,” the third installment in his Greek mythology series, Stephen Fry once again proves himself a master storyteller, breathing new life into one of the most enduring tales of […]
Breathing New Life into Timeless Tales In a world where superheroes dominate our screens and imagination, Stephen Fry reminds us that the original caped crusaders wore togas and hurled thunderbolts. With “Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold,” Stephen Fry invites readers on a rollicking journey through the soap opera of Mount Olympus, where gods bicker, scheme, […]
Synopsis: Do you need a laugh or a mindless read? How about song suggestions for your next playlist? You can find that and more in Heather Joy’s explicit debut. Heather Joy’s essays are balanced with pop culture references and her tireless crusade to spark a connection (which sometimes leans on the debaucherous side of things). […]
There’s something magical about those moments leading up to a big first. The anticipation, the nervousness, the excitement – it all swirls together in a cocktail of emotion that’s hard to put into words. But somehow, Jason Reynolds manages to capture that whirlwind perfectly in his latest YA novel, “Twenty-Four Seconds from Now.” This isn’t […]
In the realm of horror fiction, few things are as chilling as the unknown that lurks in the darkness. A M Shine, master of modern Gothic horror, taps into this primal fear with devastating effect in “Stay in the Light,” the pulse-pounding sequel to his breakout novel “The Watchers.” As the second installment in what […]
The Allure of Anonymous Confessions There’s something irresistibly voyeuristic about advice columns. We’re drawn to the raw vulnerability of strangers baring their souls, seeking guidance from an omniscient voice of reason. But what if that voice harbored its own dangerous secrets? What if the person doling out life-changing wisdom was embroiled in a deadly mystery? […]
The Marmite of British Politics Love him or loathe him, Boris Johnson has been the dominant force in British politics for over a decade. Now, in his characteristically ebullient style, he’s unleashed his side of the story in “Unleashed by Boris Johnson”. This memoir is a whirlwind tour through the mind of one of the […]
Ever had that creeping feeling something’s not quite right? That prickling on the back of your neck when you’re alone in an old house, hearing things that shouldn’t be there? T. Kingfisher’s “What Moves the Dead” taps into those primal fears, serving up a deliciously creepy reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale “The Fall […]
Synopsis: “Finally, a novel that reveals the true Bingley! Heartily recommend to all Bingley-philes!” — Crispin Bonham-Carter, Mr. Bingley in the BBC Miniseries, Pride & Prejudice For centuries Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, has been dearly loved he world over. However, few people know the hidden truth about Mr. Darcy’s closest friend, the affable Mr. […]