This Girl’s a Killer marks Emma C. Wells’ explosive entry into the psychological thriller genre with a story that masterfully blends dark humor, complex morality, and unflinching violence. This debut novel introduces readers to Cordelia Black, a fascinating anti-heroine whose carefully compartmentalized life straddles the line between normalcy and nightmare. Plot & Premise In the […]
Month: November 2024
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Power to the Parasites! by Chelsea L. Wood
At first glance, I might look like a typical science professor, someone who teaches classes, runs a research lab, and trains graduate students. The reality is so much weirder than that. In Power to the Parasites!, readers get a glimpse of my day-to-day job duties. I am a tour guide, introducing newcomers to the netherworld. […]
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American Scary by Jeremy Dauber
In American Scary, Jeremy Dauber, a Columbia University professor and cultural historian, presents a fascinating journey through the dark corridors of American horror, from colonial fears to contemporary anxieties. Following his acclaimed works on American Comics and Jewish Comedy, Dauber brings his characteristic blend of scholarly insight and engaging narrative style to illuminate how horror […]
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Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn
Runaway Groomsman Genres: Fiction / Romance / New Adult Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads As someone who normally loves MQ’s work, I was excited to dive into this book, but unfortunately, it didn’t hit the mark for me. If you’re considering skipping this one, I’d say it’s probably okay to do so. The story […]
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The Answer Is No by Fredrik Backman
In a world obsessed with connection, social media, and the constant pressure to engage, Fredrik Backman’s latest novella “The Answer Is No” arrives as a refreshing counterpoint, celebrating the joy of choosing solitude. The bestselling author of “A Man Called Ove” and “Anxious People” returns with a witty, warm, and surprisingly profound story about a […]
Synopsis: What the difference between robbing a bank and robbing a Mafia bank?Sara and Joshua are about to find out. Joshua is a world class hacker and his partner, the alluring Sarah, is a master safe cracker who make their living pillaging other criminal’s bank accounts. An attempted assassination puts them on the run. In […]
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Book Review: Something More
Something More by Daryl Potter Genre: Nonfiction / Religion / Self-Help ISBN: 9781990388132 Print Length: 370 pages Publisher: Paper Stone Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A thoughtful examination of the Bible that helps readers find and pursue their life’s purpose As a lost-and-found man of faith, Daryl Potter […]
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The Debutantes by Olivia Worley
In her sophomore novel, The Debutantes, Olivia Worley crafts a deliciously dark mystery that peels back the pristine veneer of New Orleans high society to reveal the rot beneath. Following her debut “People to Follow,” Worley proves her talent for exposing the dangerous intersections of privilege, power, and secrets through the lens of young women […]
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The Best True Stories by David Rickert
One of the great joys I get when writing non-fiction books is finding a story that is so compelling I want to share it with everyone I know. And in many cases, I know it will be a great story for kids, and then I’ve struck gold. Such was the case with Checkups, Shots, and […]
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Mina’s Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa
Mina’s Matchbox demonstrates once again why Yōko Ogawa remains one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary authors. In this masterfully crafted novel, translated with remarkable sensitivity by Stephen Snyder, Ogawa weaves an intricate tapestry of childhood memories, family dynamics, and concealed pain within the grand setting of a German-Japanese household in 1972 Ashiya. A House of […]