Andrea Mara has carved out a distinctive niche in the crowded psychological thriller landscape, and her latest novel, It Should Have Been You, demonstrates exactly why she’s become a must-read author for fans of domestic suspense. Following the success of previous works like No One Saw a Thing, Someone in the Attic, and All Her […]
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Edward Underhill’s latest young adult novel, In Case You Read This, presents readers with a tender exploration of trans identity, first love, and the courage it takes to be authentically yourself. Following his previous works Always the Almost and This Day Changes Everything, Underhill continues to craft stories that center LGBTQ+ experiences with both sensitivity […]
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The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence
The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence was published in 1928. Set in a dreamlike snowy London the question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Last Laugh by […]
Madeleine Thien’s The Book of Records is a novel unlike any other—philosophical, speculative, historical, and timeless in ambition. In this breathtakingly imaginative work, Thien constructs a world where temporal borders collapse and humanity’s existential dilemmas resurface through the fragmented lens of exile, memory, and reckoning. Following the acclaimed success of Do Not Say We Have […]
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Mark Twain by Ron Chernow
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is not just a biography—it’s an exhumation of a national myth. With the meticulous care of a forensic historian and the narrative instinct of a novelist, Chernow lifts the veil on the private life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the man behind the immortal pen name. Where earlier biographies skim the […]
All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson is a masterclass in emotional resonance, threading a uniquely speculative concept through the recognizable tapestry of everyday life. Building upon the acclaim of his debut, How to Be Remembered, Thompson’s sophomore novel doesn’t merely explore time—it interrogates its limitations, demanding readers consider how much knowledge is too much […]
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The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
In the pantheon of historical fiction that dares to examine the moral gray areas of World War II, Maggie Stiefvater’s The Listeners stands as a remarkable achievement—a novel that weaves together magical realism, wartime tension, and profound questions about loyalty, luxury, and the true cost of survival. Known primarily for her young adult fantasy series […]
Get Your Book Seen and Sold by Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette Genre: Nonfiction / Writing & Publishing ISBN: 9781935874447 Print Length: 122 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A clear and direct answer to the unpublished writer’s first question: “Where do I go from here?” You can’t get your book seen and sold […]
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Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan
What happens when the lights go out—literally and metaphorically? Heart of the Sun, the latest emotional rollercoaster by Mia Sheridan, answers that question with lyrical prose, harrowing circumstances, and a love story that refuses to die, even when the world does. Known for tugging heartstrings with novels like Archer’s Voice and Kyland, Sheridan infuses her […]
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Feeders by Matt Serafini
Matt Serafini’s Feeders delivers a contemporary horror tale that is as visually jarring as it is psychologically scarring. Framed through the hyper-addictive lens of social media, this novel dives deep into the darkest corners of influence culture and emerges with something far more horrifying than just a tech-based thriller. It’s a mirror—cracked, bleeding, and pointed […]