Month: January 2025

In her stunning debut novel Blue Light Hours, Bruna Dantas Lobato crafts an intimate portrait of transnational family bonds that simultaneously embrace and strain against the digital connections meant to bridge physical distance. Through the alternating perspectives of a daughter studying at a remote Vermont college and her mother remaining in northeastern Brazil, Lobato explores […]

In his latest novel, “The Granddaughter,” Bernhard Schlink, the acclaimed author of “The Reader,” once again proves his mastery in weaving together personal histories with Germany’s complex past. The story follows Kaspar Wettner, a Berlin bookseller who discovers after his wife’s death that she had abandoned their infant daughter when fleeing East Germany decades earlier. […]

Only After We Met is Alice Kellen’s latest addition to her emotionally charged contemporary romance collection, following the success of All That We Never Were and All That We Are Together. This captivating narrative weaves together themes of self-discovery, unconditional love, and the courage to chase one’s dreams, all while navigating the complexities of modern […]

Adam Ross’s Playworld is a stunning, multilayered exploration of adolescence, fame, family dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the vibrant yet volatile backdrop of 1980s Manhattan, this novel intricately weaves the personal struggles of a teenage child actor with the broader ethos of an era shaped by cultural and political change. Playworld […]

Amanda Prowse’s latest novel, This One Life, masterfully weaves a tale of modern womanhood, exploring the intricate balance between personal ambition and family obligations. Through the story of Madeleine Woods, Prowse delivers a thought-provoking narrative that resonates deeply with contemporary readers, particularly those grappling with societal expectations and personal choices. The Heart of the Story […]

Mallory Pearson’s sophomore novel Voice Like a Hyacinth is a mesmerizing exploration of friendship, artistic ambition, and the devastating consequences of dabbling in the occult. Following her acclaimed debut We Ate the Dark, Pearson crafts a chilling narrative that weaves together elements of supernatural horror with a profound meditation on the bonds between young women […]

Kayla Olson’s latest novel, The Lodge, seamlessly blends the warmth of a winter romance with the intrigue of a long-standing music industry mystery. Following the success of her previous contemporary romance The Reunion, Olson proves her versatility by crafting a story that’s both a cozy escape and a thoughtful exploration of trust, identity, and second […]

In her spellbinding debut novel, Trisha Tobias weaves a masterful contemporary gothic tale that explores themes of identity, guilt, and redemption against the lush backdrop of Jamaica. Honeysuckle and Bone follows eighteen-year-old Carina Marshall as she flees to Jamaica under an assumed identity, only to find herself entangled in the dark secrets of the wealthy […]

In her latest standalone romance, #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland delivers a compelling story about fate, forgiveness, and finding love in unexpected places. With Indiscretion, Vi Keeland proves once again why she’s a powerhouse in contemporary romance, crafting a tale that seamlessly blends humor, heat, and heart. The Plot When Naomi Heart […]