Soft censorship—when books quietly disappear from shelves and reading lists without any official ban– and shadow banning—where books and their creators are deliberately suppressed– are just as harmful as outright book bans. Instead of sparking debate or activism, soft censorship and shadow banning works in silence, keeping important books out of readers’ hands. This is especially harmful for books by marginalized voices, like those from Muslim and Palestinian authors, whose […]
Whole by Derek Updegraff Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9781639821686 Print Length: 146 pages Publisher: Slant Books Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Addison Ciuchta A quiet exploration of solitude, love, and connection in a world where it’s difficult not to damage each other Infatuated with his new girlfriend Ashley, Joe can’t help but […]
The Faraway Mountains by Radu Cornel Guiaşu Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9781592113170 Print Length: 240 pages Publisher: Addison & Highsmith Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell An unforgettable trek through the mountains and the realities of a Communist regime As a last hurrah before their life paths change forever, three men […]
Falling for Gage by Mia Sheridan on April 23, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Small Town & Rural Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “You make me want to live a different life.” Gage thought he left his days of one-night stands behind […]
Originally published in 1920, The Story Of The Siren By E. M. Forster was later included in the collection The Eternal Moment and Other Stories in 1928. It tells the tale of a young man who has seen a siren living deep in the sea. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission […]
The Rook RECOMMENDED: The Rook by Daniel O’Malley $2.99! Carrie loves the series, especially the sequel Stiletto. It’s urban fantasy set in London with a badass cast of characters. But some found the book to have a lot of info-dumping. Have you read The Rook? “The body you are wearing used to be mine.” So begins the letter Myfanwy […]
Children of Madness by Jarrett Brandon Early Genre: Fantasy / Epic ISBN: 9781734231489 Print Length: 684 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Frankie Martinez Stranger Things meets Lord of the Rings in a new generation’s classic fantasy epic. In the southernmost region of Quaan, west of Mount Ghaal and The Fringe, is […]
A Bitter Pill (The Bookshop Mysteries) by S.A. Reeves Genre: Mystery / Cozy ISBN: 9781068720932 Print Length: 306 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph A charming, bookish modern mystery Gemma’s bookshop, Bookworm, isn’t in a dire situation exactly, but they could be doing better. She’s going to need some fresh ideas to bring […]
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C. M. Waggoner on September 24, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal, Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth Pages: 352 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads This was Jessica Fletcher (Murder She Wrote) meets Miss Marple (Agatha Christie). This was essentially […]
The Wolfson History Prize Shortlist 2024 has now been announced. Awarded by the Wolfson Foundation annually for over fifty years, the Wolfson History Prize is the UK’s most prestigious history prize. It recognises and celebrates books which combine excellence in research with readability. The Wolfson History Prize Shortlist 2024 Shadows at Noon by Joya Chatterji […]