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Book Review: The Vault by Stuart Z. Goldstein

The Vault by Stuart Z. Goldstein Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Literary ISBN: 9781736632239 Print Length: 304 pages Amazon Reviewed by Erin Britton A nail-biting thriller centering on an audacious heist that coincides with a spectacular natural disaster Even the best of people will go to extreme lengths when pushed too far. Stuart Z. […]

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Book Review: Echoes of Destiny (Quantum Hearts)

Echoes of Destiny (Quantum Hearts) by Aries Mars Express Genre: Science Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ Print Length: 409 pages Amazon Reviewed by John M. Murray A passionate romance about three women striving to build a family in the face of otherworldly threat Tsuki’s work in genetics is at the forefront of exploring the human […]

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Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

A Beachy Keen Mystery with Southern Charm to Spare Y’all, grab your sunscreen and floppy hats, because Mary Kay Andrews is whisking us away on another delightful seaside adventure! Her latest novel “Summers at the Saint” transports readers to the swanky St. Cecelia resort on the Georgia coast, where the mint juleps are cold, the […]

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Book Review: The Occultist Diary

The Occultist Diary by James Fouty Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Paranormal ISBN: 9798336730487 Print Length: 349 pages Amazon Reviewed by Chelsey Tucker A mysterious paranormal adventure steeped in history that evokes selfless heroism and testing friendships to the absolute limit Fatima and B are best friends who are interested in history, true crime, and […]

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STARRED Book Review: Tennis Players As Works of Art

Tennis Players As Works of Art by David Linebarger Genre: Nonfiction / Essays / Sport ISBN: 9798891324671 Print Length: 284 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek Like a museum exhibit in a book—an impressive collection of art and prose celebrating tennis. It took seven years for David Linebarger to assemble this […]

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On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome

On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome appears in the collection of humorous essays Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, published in 1886. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome Things […]

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Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams concludes her charming When in Rome series with Beg, Borrow, or Steal, a delightfully witty enemies-to-lovers romance that proves sometimes the most challenging relationships yield the sweetest rewards. Following When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect, this third installment brings us back to the quirky small town of Rome, Kentucky, where second-grade teachers […]

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Nominate Your 2024 Favorites for the 14th Annual Nerdies Awards by Donalyn Miller

Nerdy Monster Courtesy of Tom Angleberger This year has been a challenging one for readers of all ages. Increasingly, an onslaught of book bans, scripted reading programs, budget cuts, and other restrictions seem to limit young people’s access to books and deny them opportunities to connect with reading. In many schools and libraries, educators and […]

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Eleven Numbers by Lee Child

In “Eleven Numbers,” Lee Child ventures away from his celebrated Jack Reacher series to craft a sophisticated espionage thriller that proves his versatility as a storyteller. This tightly wound narrative follows Nathan Tyler, an unassuming mathematics professor thrust into a high-stakes international crisis where equations become weapons and numbers hold the key to nuclear supremacy. […]

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The Healing Season of Pottery by Yeon Somin

Thank you to Penguin Publishers/Viking for providing review copies of The Healing Season of Pottery, The Rainfall Market, and The Marigold Mind Laundry. A Tender Tale of Healing Through Clay In this delicate and contemplative novel, Yeon Somin weaves a story as carefully crafted as the pottery at its heart. Set in the outskirts of […]