In “Crush,” Ada Calhoun’s fiction debut, a woman’s carefully constructed life implodes when her husband suggests opening their marriage. What follows is a narrative both exhilarating and exhausting—a midlife awakening that encompasses intellectual connection, sensual discovery, and spiritual revelation. The novel attempts to dismantle conventional notions of fidelity while exploring one woman’s journey toward authentic […]
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins on May 19, 2020 Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Young Adult Fiction / Dystopian, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse Pages: 528 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Well, as they […]
In “Change of Heart,” Falon Ballard’s latest offering in the rom-com universe, we meet Campbell Andrews, a razor-sharp, commitment-phobic lawyer who finds herself unwillingly transplanted into what can only be described as Hallmark movie hell. This blend of magical realism and contemporary romance delivers a creative premise that both embraces and subverts familiar tropes. While […]
In Julie Hatcher’s delightful novel “Not Quite by the Book,” we follow Emma Rini’s journey from burnt-out bookstore manager to self-assured woman ready to embrace life on her own terms. This warm-hearted contemporary romance cleverly weaves literary references throughout a story about finding one’s place in the world—even if that place looks nothing like you […]
Otello’s Oil by D.W. Layton Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Political ISBN: 9798350954302 Print Length: 344 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A sprawling story of espionage, international intrigue, and family ties Unfurling in the year 2031, Otello’s Oil tells the story of Elliot Jones, a senior agent with the US Diplomatic Security […]
In a world where we can curate different versions of ourselves across various platforms, Ali Rosen’s “Unlikely Story” asks a compelling question: Is it possible to fall in love with someone through words alone? This charming romance novel—Rosen’s third foray into fiction after “Recipe for Second Chances” and “Alternate Endings”—delves into the complexity of modern […]
Jessica Soffer’s second novel, This Is a Love Story, lives up to its straightforward title while simultaneously subverting expectations of what a love story can be. Unlike her 2013 debut, Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots, which explored the complex relationship between a young girl and an elderly Iraqi Jewish widow, Soffer’s latest work examines the […]
Nerdy Book Club Readers, I bet you’re wondering how my latest book, TRIAL AND ERROR, came about. I’m so glad you asked. Nerdy Book Club Readers always ask the best questions. As a lawyer, albeit currently retired, I’ve always wanted to write a book that would introduce kids to the kind of work lawyers do. […]
Synopsis: Three intertwined time travel rescue missions reveal how ordinary people rise to extraordinary acts of valor, driven by selflessness and a willingness to sacrifice for others. The thriving university town of New Jerusalem nestles in the secluded hill country north of the Ozark National Forest in rural Arkansas. New Jerusalem is a wonderful place […]
River Trash by L.A. Fields Genre: Romance / LGBTQ ISBN: 9781590217672 Print Length: 270 pages Publisher: Lethe Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Eric Mayrhofer Sweet, sexy, and subtle—a striking portrayal of queer strength and resilience It’s easy to think that performers have confidence and strength, that the love of the crowd fuels them. Years of […]