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STARRED Book Review: A Thousand Tiny Stitches

A Thousand Tiny Stitches by Stephanie Claypool Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798891324183 Print Length: 314 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender With the help of her friends and a homeless veteran, Lily might just make her late daughter’s dreams come true in this tender tale. After a […]

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Book Review: The Sum of All Things

The Sum of All Things by Seb Doubinsky Genre: Science Fiction / Satire ISBN: 9781946154392 Print Length: 200 pages Publisher: Meerkat Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek An intricately woven plot about saving Earth’s freedom with disparate, personable characters In a not too distant future (the Internet and Google Translate […]

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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith on February 27, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Erotica / General, Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Gothic Pages: 304 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “In a different life, in a fair one, I would’ve kept you until my […]

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10 Best Western Books to Read

Dive into the rugged landscapes and spirit of the Wild West with our 10 Best Western Books to Read. From classic tales of the frontier to modern novels that twist in new directions enjoy our reading list of the Best Western Books to Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission […]

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Review: The King of Evil by Eileen Gillick

Synopsis: He took her powers.She’ll fight to take back what’s always been hers.Sixteen-year-old Elise is bullied by her peers every day.Unbeknownst to them all, she possesses twenty-four mutant abilities.Eighteen-year-old Rolf takes them all away from her. He isolates them both in his own kingdom to gain knowledge andstrength of her powers. As he constructs a […]

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Book Review: Winner’s Curse

Winner’s Curse by L.A. Starks Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Technothriller ISBN: 9780991110759 Print Length: 308 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A pulse-pounding technothriller centered in the oil fields of Texas—but with global implications An executive shakeup at TriCoast Energy leaves Lynn as the first woman to […]

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A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab

A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab on February 24, 2015 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Historical Pages: 400 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I’d rather die on an adventure than live standing still.” Kell is one of the last Antari, magicians with a rare, […]

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Book Review: Blood and Tradition

Blood and Tradition by Marc Keyner Genre: Fantasy ISBN: 9789083124285 Print Length: 333 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka | Content warnings: infanticide Relish a fast-paced fantasy with vibrant characters, rich worldbuilding, and relentless action! Marc Keyner’s Blood and Tradition plunges readers into a lively fantasy world where the lives of Mos, a […]

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Book of the Month October 2024

Quizlit’s Book of the Month October 2024 is the scintillating debut short story collection Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda. Book of the Month October 2024 Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda A debut collection of stories set in a hauntingly reimagined Lagos where characters vie for freedom from ancestral ties In this beguiling collection of twelve imaginative stories […]

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Review: Gaviota Island: Birds, Monkeys, and Twisted Love by Janna Klarmann

Synopsis: “Gaviota Island” is a psychological thriller exploring the twisted love between a nature girl and a hunter. The story delivers a message about the cruelty of shooting wild animals. It delves into the tangled complexities of romance, secrecy, and moral ambiguity. Laura Whitley is 22 years old. She meets Bret Belcher at the University […]