The Marmite of British Politics Love him or loathe him, Boris Johnson has been the dominant force in British politics for over a decade. Now, in his characteristically ebullient style, he’s unleashed his side of the story in “Unleashed by Boris Johnson”. This memoir is a whirlwind tour through the mind of one of the […]
Ever had that creeping feeling something’s not quite right? That prickling on the back of your neck when you’re alone in an old house, hearing things that shouldn’t be there? T. Kingfisher’s “What Moves the Dead” taps into those primal fears, serving up a deliciously creepy reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale “The Fall […]
Synopsis: “Finally, a novel that reveals the true Bingley! Heartily recommend to all Bingley-philes!” — Crispin Bonham-Carter, Mr. Bingley in the BBC Miniseries, Pride & Prejudice For centuries Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, has been dearly loved he world over. However, few people know the hidden truth about Mr. Darcy’s closest friend, the affable Mr. […]
In the pantheon of scientific luminaries, few names shine as brightly as Marie Curie’s. Yet, for all her fame, the full spectrum of her life’s work and legacy has often been overshadowed by the glow of her most famous discoveries. In “The Elements of Marie Curie,” Dava Sobel, the acclaimed author of “Longitude” and “Galileo’s […]
You know that creepy feeling you get sometimes in a too-perfect suburban neighborhood? Like everything’s just a little too neat, a little too quiet? Vincent Tirado’s “We Came to Welcome You” takes that unease and cranks it up to eleven, serving up a deliciously twisted tale of assimilation gone horribly wrong. Picture this: You’ve just […]
The Art of Living, One Bite at a Time You know that moment when you’re savoring a perfectly cooked pasta, and the world just… stops? That’s the feeling Stanley Tucci captures in his latest memoir, “What I Ate in One Year.” It’s like sitting down to a long, lazy lunch with your favorite uncle—the one […]
Picture this: It’s a chilly December night, you’re curled up under a cozy blanket, and you’ve just cracked open the latest Erin Sterling novel. The wind howls outside, but you’re safe in the warm embrace of Graves Glen, ready to be whisked away on another magical adventure. That’s exactly how I felt diving into “The […]
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls on October 6, 2009 Genres: Biography & Autobiography / General, Biography & Autobiography / Literary Figures, Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Family & Relationships / Dysfunctional Families, Family & Relationships / General, Self-Help / Adult Children of Substance Abusers, Social Science / Poverty […]
The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne was first published in 1850. The story later appeared in the collection, The Snow-Image and Other Twice-Told Tales in 1852. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Great Stone Face […]
The Myth of the Medallion by Marion Mavis Genre: Fantasy / Adventure ISBN: 9781999405960 Print Length: 424 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen An enthralling world of ghosts, gods, lore, and magic Thalia Eichel wakes up in a forest with only scattered memories of her past. Worse, no one in […]