In a world obsessed with superheroes saving the day, Jen Lancaster’s latest novel “The Anti-Heroes” presents a refreshingly different perspective: what if the real heroes are the ones who overcome their everyday fears? Known for her comedic memoirs like “Bitter is the New Black” and “Such a Pretty Fat,” Lancaster brings her signature wit and […]
Vanka by Anton Chekhov was published in 1886. It tells the story of a young orphan boy, Vanka, who has been apprenticed to a cobbler in Moscow. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Vanka by Anton Chekhov Vanka by Anton Chekhov Nine-year-old Vanka Zhukov, […]
In the vast landscape of Arthurian literature, most stories end with the fall of Camelot. Lev Grossman’s The Bright Sword begins there, asking the compelling question: what happens after the dream dies? This novel, from the author of The Magicians trilogy, brings his characteristic blend of psychological depth and genre deconstruction to the matter of […]
Mr. Bingley: Just As A Gentlemen Ought To Be by Brandon Dragan I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. 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 […]
Synopsis: ‘No one remembers the moment they were born, but I do… the second time at least’. Abducted and thrust into a bewildering alien world, Kali has no idea that she’s the only Earth-born ‘natural’ in a population of enslaved humans scattered across the stars. She’ll push the limits of her captivity, turn her owner’s […]
1986: Stories by Will Stepp Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9798991503600 Print Length: 164 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff Atmospheric & real—a recollective mood on childhood, family, and friends in the 1980s, coated with the nostalgia of times gone by Childhood. Every adult’s got one, and every […]
Steps by Sam A.D. Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopia ISBN: 9798891324053 Print Length: 158 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A darkly comic adventure that explores the nature of society when every life has the same countdown Overpopulation has pushed the world to a tipping point […]
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling on September 28, 2021 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Gothic, Fiction / Holidays, Fiction / Horror, Fiction / Literary, Fiction / Occult & Supernatural, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Paranormal / Witches, Fiction / Romance / Romantic […]
Emily Varga’s debut novel “For She Is Wrath” is a masterfully crafted Pakistani-inspired fantasy that reimagines Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo” through a fresh, feminist lens. This ambitious tale weaves together elements of revenge, romance, and magical realism while exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and the corrupting nature of power. Narrative and Plot […]
We’ve selected 5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections featuring some of Japan’s most notable contemporary authors. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections to Read Revenge by Yoko Ogawa Buy Now: Amazon | AbeBooks Murderers and mourners, mothers and […]