Following the grand entrance of Sword Catcher, Cassandra Clare returns with The Ragpicker King, the highly anticipated second installment in The Chronicles of Castellane. Set in the opulent yet treacherous city-state of Castellane, this book dives deeper into the world of Kel Saren and Lin Caster, navigating political machinations, personal betrayals, and the weight of […]
Month: March 2025
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Seeing Ourselves in Ecology by Roz MacLean
While it is a story that explores how children relate to and see themselves in the natural world – neurodiversity and disability included – my book, Together, a Forest: Drawing Connections Between Nature’s Diversity and Our Own, is also a culmination of some of my own big life changes and shifts in perception. Like […]
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Book Review: Russian Bride
Russian Bride by Doc Richter Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Action ISBN: 9798891325814 Print Length: 286 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Josie Prado A nefarious plot of international proportions is unleashed in this action-packed thriller. Jake Wilder seems to have the ideal American life: he’s handsome, intelligent, and works at an […]
Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine marks a stunning literary debut from Callie Collins, who crafts a raw, atmospheric portrait of 1970s Austin that resonates like the last note of a perfect blues riff. This novel isn’t just about music—it’s written like music, with a rhythm and cadence that pulls you through its harmonies […]
The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury was first published in Planet Stories in 1946. The story is about short-lived humans on a planet similar to Mercury. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury The Creatures […]
The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship by Bronson Lemer Genre: Memoir / Iraq War ISBN: 9780299350741 Print Length: 184 pages Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Peggy Kurkowski A globetrotting Army veteran and teacher reflects on the dynamic people, places, and moments that challenged his conceptions of community and belonging. Former Army […]
Marshall Karp’s latest thriller, “Don’t Tell Me How to Die,” delivers a deliciously twisted tale that will leave readers both disturbed and delighted. Known for co-creating the bestselling NYPD Red series with James Patterson, Karp steps out solo with this morally ambiguous domestic noir that asks the question: How far would you go to protect […]
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Six Weeks in Reno by Lucy H. Hedrick
Lucy H. Hedrick’s debut novel, Six Weeks in Reno, takes readers on an emotional journey through 1930s Nevada, where a determined woman seeks not just a divorce but a reclamation of her very identity. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this historical fiction weaves together the stories of women who travel to Reno—nicknamed […]
As we observe the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, it’s the perfect time to highlight the incredible stories of Muslim women who have defied expectations, shattered barriers, and changed the world! These trailblazers have challenged stereotypes, redefined narratives, and paved the way for future generations, embodying the strength, […]
Susanna Kearsley returns to the historical fiction landscape with her latest masterpiece, The King’s Messenger—a novel that deftly balances political intrigue, forbidden love, and the supernatural against the backdrop of early 17th century Britain. Set in 1613, following the suspicious death of Prince Henry, heir to King James’s throne, Kearsley crafts a narrative that is […]