In her second novel, Megan Nolan ventures into darker territory than her acclaimed debut Acts of Desperation, crafting a haunting narrative that explores the devastating ripple effects of trauma, poverty, and social isolation. Set primarily in 1990s London and Ireland, Ordinary Human Failings weaves together multiple perspectives to tell the story of the Green family […]
Month: December 2024
Test your knowledge of Classic Christmas short stories to get in a festive mood for the holiday season! 10 Questions on famous Christmas tales. Enjoy The Classic Christmas Short Story Quiz! The Classic Christmas Short Story Quiz QUIZ START Books Featured in the Quiz If you enjoyed our Xmas Short Story Quiz, you can read […]
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Book Review: In Pursuit of ‘Normal’
In Pursuit of ‘Normal’ by Martha Siede Genre: Memoir / Disability ISBN: 9798891324718 Print Length: 186 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph A genuine, vulnerable memoir sharing valuable insights on the injustices and possibilities of disabled people’s day-to-day lives Martha Siede has lived with dystonic cerebral palsy since just after she […]
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The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
In her latest novel The Dream Hotel, Laila Lalami crafts a masterful near-future thriller that feels less like speculation and more like prophecy. Set in a world where algorithms mine our dreams to predict and prevent crime, this gripping narrative explores the human cost of surrendering privacy for the promise of safety. Through the story […]
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Book Review: Longevity for the Lazy
Longevity for the Lazy by Richard Malish Genre: Self-Help / Health ISBN: 9798990642300 Print Length: 216 pages Amazon Reviewed by Tomi Alo A fresh and unconventional take on how to live longer without putting in too much effort We all want to live long. Why else would people spend thousands of dollars maintaining a new […]
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North Is the Night by Emily Rath
Emily Rath’s North Is the Night draws readers into a dark and mythic world inspired by Finnish folklore. Set in the mysterious Finnish wilderness, the novel combines rich cultural mythology with elements of fantasy, romance, and survival. For fans of Genevieve Gornichec’s The Witch’s Heart or Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale, Rath offers […]
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A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison
A Very Bad Thing on September 1, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 495 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “It’s so easy to take your life for granted. So simple to ignore the rumblings of reality, to become complacent, […]
In a literary landscape often dominated by grim apocalyptic scenarios, John Scalzi’s “When the Moon Hits Your Eye” arrives like a refreshing breath of fresh air – or perhaps more accurately, like an unexpected whiff of aged Parmesan. This novel, completing what Scalzi calls his “contemporary high-concept trilogy” alongside “The Kaiju Preservation Society” and “Starter […]
Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope was originally published in The Graphic, Christmas edition in 1876. It later appeared in Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices and Other Stories, 1882. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope Christmas at […]
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Book Review: A New America
A New America by Aaron Morell Genre: General Fiction / Political ISBN: 9798218988111 Print Length: 312 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A gripping story that depicts a fictional, fragmented U.S. and the temptation of revolution To some, the word secession might bring up antiquated, antebellum images of the Civil War. In Aaron Morell’s […]