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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson was first published in 1886. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and […]

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The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville

Eternity is Overrated Immortality. The dream that’s haunted humanity since we first grasped the concept of death. But what if living forever was less a blessing and more a curse? What if you couldn’t die, no matter how much you yearned for that final rest? This is the premise that Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves and […]

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By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

A Shakespearean Twist on Female Ambition In her latest novel “By Any Other Name,” bestselling author Jodi Picoult serves up a delicious literary feast, blending historical fiction with contemporary drama to explore the timeless struggles of women fighting to make their voices heard. With her trademark ability to tackle complex issues through compelling characters, Picoult […]

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Review: The Grave Digger by William Baer

Synopsis: Polly Kinnell is a renowned chocolate taster for many of the world’s most famous chocolatiers (Ghirardelli’s, Godiva, Hershey, etc.). When her father dies on the Island of Skye, the distraught Polly travels to Scotland for his funeral where she has several unsettling encounters with a peculiar gravedigger, Ian MacIan. Ian, like his ancestors, “buries […]

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Book Review: Secrets, Lies and Betrayals

Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Political ISBN: 9798990302914 Print Length: 349 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Erin Britton A prescient political thriller that neatly balances the human element of tragedy and intrigue A globe-trotting, tense, and twist-laden political thriller, Lynn Wood’s Secrets, Lies and Betrayals is […]

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Book Review: Tears of the Aeon (The Gothic War)

Tears of the Aeon (The Gothic War) by R.F. Pina Genre: Fantasy / Historical ISBN: 9798877442009 Print Length: 635 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth A dark fantasy filled with delicious drama and mystery Rome is on the edge of decline. The invading Goths are knocking at their door. Does the empire have […]

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The Coworker by Freida McFadden

Revenge is a Dish Best Served… With Turtles? Holy moly, folks. If you thought your office drama was intense, wait till you get a load of “The Coworker” by Freida McFadden. This psychological thriller will make you side-eye Karen from accounting for weeks. Trust me, after reading this, you’ll never look at your coworkers the […]

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Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

A Tender Waltz Through Time and Regret You know that feeling when a song comes on the radio and suddenly you’re 17 again, sitting in your best friend’s car, dreaming about the future? Rainbow Rowell’s latest novel, “Slow Dance,” hits that nostalgia button hard, then twists the knife by asking: what if you could go […]

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The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. Lawrence

The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. Lawrence was collected in his short story collection England, My England and Other Stories published in 1922. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. Lawrence The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. […]

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Book Review: Where They Belong

Where They Belong by Erin Foley Genre: Nonfiction / Adoption & Orphanages ISBN: 9798891322967 Print Length: 388 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Reiser An insightful exploration of the grim reality of traditional orphanage models and the need for family-based care Erin Foley’s Where They Belong is a […]