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Book of the Month March 2025

Quizlit’s Book of the Month March 2025 is the hugely enjoyable Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd. A masterly spy tale from one of Britain’s Best Authors. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Book of the Month March 2025 Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd A […]

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The Power of Paradox by Kamlesh D. Patel

In a world increasingly polarized by extremes, Kamlesh D. Patel (affectionately known as Daaji) offers a refreshing perspective through his latest book, “The Power of Paradox.” As the current guide of Heartfulness meditation, Daaji expertly weaves together ancient wisdom and modern understanding to explore how life’s seeming contradictions can become our greatest teachers. Rather than […]

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Book Review: I Was a Hero Once

I Was a Hero Once by Peter P. Mahoney Genre: Memoir / War ISBN: 9798891323773 Print Length: 284 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Peggy Kurkowski A raw and unapologetic memoir of anti-war activism and speaking truth to power “I am not a hero because I served in Vietnam.”  With these words, author […]

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Book Review: Guardians of the Glimmer Nook

Guardians of the Glimmer Nook by Ramsey Dellinger Genre: Fantasy ISBN: 9798880418251 Print Length: 119 pages Amazon Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt A tale of magic, courage, and the unbreakable power of hope Ramsey Dellinger delivers a spellbinding short fantasy that’s as enchanting as it is profound with Guardians of the Glimmer Nook. At its heart, […]

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Bingsu for Two by Sujin Witherspoon

If you’ve ever worked a customer service job that made you want to pour coffee beans down someone’s shirt (or had someone do it to you), Bingsu for Two is the romcom you didn’t know you needed. Sujin Witherspoon’s debut novel serves up the perfect blend of humor, heart, and Korean café culture in this […]

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Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger

Lisa Unger’s latest thriller, “Close Your Eyes and Count to 10,” delivers a masterful exploration of how quickly the line between games and reality can blur when stakes are raised and motives are murky. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a fictional Falcão Island in the middle of the Atlantic, this tense narrative skillfully weaves […]

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Tell Me You Trust Me by Elle Owens

In her debut thriller, Elle Owens crafts a contemporary mystery that cleverly utilizes modern technology and the emotional power of music to tell a story of betrayal, family secrets, and self-discovery. “Tell Me You Trust Me” introduces readers to Marissa Creighton, a woman whose life implodes when her husband Ethan vanishes without warning, leaving behind […]

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Trust Issues by Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands

In “Trust Issues,” co-authors Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands deliver a deliciously twisted tale of familial deception that reads like a high-stakes game of emotional chess. The novel introduces us to estranged siblings Hazel and Kagan Bailey, whose fraught relationship is tested when their mother Janice dies under suspicious circumstances at Fort Tryon Park […]

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Once You Were Mine by Elizabeth Langston

Elizabeth Langston’s compelling novel, Once You Were Mine, weaves together the past and present in a heartfelt exploration of family secrets, lost connections, and the lingering wounds of America’s “Baby Scoop Era.” Spanning from 1968 to 2024, this emotional narrative reveals how one young woman’s traumatic experience at a maternity home continues to ripple through […]

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Better by Arianna Rebolini

In “Better,” Arianna Rebolini’s searing memoir about depression and suicidality, she explores a question that haunts those who’ve been suicidal but remain alive: “How do you know if you’re better for good?” This deceptively simple query serves as the emotional and intellectual backbone of a work that refuses easy answers or tidy resolutions. Instead, Rebolini […]