Perception by Maureen Hartman Genre: Literary / Psychological ISBN: 9798218489472 Print Length: 348 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A searing family drama—a story of secrets coming to light and the ever present possibility of new beginnings “But once a mulatta, always a mulatta—that hateful word lived just below the […]
There’s something magical about small towns nestled in the mountains, isn’t there? Places where the mist clings to treetops and whispers ancient secrets, where folklore is as much a part of daily life as the morning coffee ritual. Rachel Greenlaw’s latest novel, “The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells,” transports us to just such a place—the […]
Unwrapping the Magic of Dream Harbor’s Latest Tale Picture this: A chilly winter evening, a crackling fire, and a mug of hot cocoa in your hands. Now, add a dash of romance, a sprinkle of mystery, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. That’s exactly what Laurie Gilmore serves up in her latest offering, “The […]
Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas on April 2, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ+ / General, Fiction / Romance / New Adult Pages: 528 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Virginity is a concept invented by people to make women feel worthless for having sex.” Marymount girls are […]
A Journey Through Lands of Myth and Reality You know that feeling when you bite into something expecting one flavor, but get hit with another entirely? That’s the sensation I had reading Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest work, “The Message.” I picked it up thinking I was in for a straightforward treatise on writing, maybe something akin […]
Whispers in the Shadows There’s something undeniably alluring about a creaky old mansion perched atop a hill, shrouded in mystery and secrets. It’s a trope as old as Gothic literature itself, yet in the hands of a skilled storyteller, it never fails to captivate. Karen Marie Moning, best known for her urban fantasy Fever series, […]
Growing up, my house was filled with books. They were everywhere and especially piled up next to my mom’s favorite reading chair. My mom absorbed books like she needed them to survive, much like food. Watching her read was like witnessing someone in their element, completely at peace and yet utterly engaged. It was through […]
Unwrapping the Gift of Second Chances Picture this: You’re curled up by a crackling fire, hot cocoa in hand, snow falling gently outside your window. What could possibly make this cozy winter scene better? How about a heartwarming queer romance that’ll make you believe in second chances and the magic of the season? Enter “Make […]
There’s something about old Southern mansions that just screams “haunted,” isn’t there? The crumbling paint, the overgrown gardens, the secrets lurking behind every locked door. Del Sandeen’s debut novel “This Cursed House” taps into that delicious Southern gothic vibe and cranks it up to eleven. Picture this: It’s 1962, and Jemma Barker is desperate to […]
House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen on August 6, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Women Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Nothing in this house is made of glass.” On the outside they were the golden family with the perfect life. On the inside they built the perfect lie. […]