Sophie Jordan’s return to paranormal romance with Marked by Moonlight marks a bold departure from her acclaimed historical romance repertoire, including the stunning A Fire in the Sky. While Jordan has proven her mastery of passionate storytelling across genres, this venture into lycanthrope territory presents both triumphant moments and stumbling blocks that leave readers howling […]
Month: May 2025
Andrea Mara has carved out a distinctive niche in the crowded psychological thriller landscape, and her latest novel, It Should Have Been You, demonstrates exactly why she’s become a must-read author for fans of domestic suspense. Following the success of previous works like No One Saw a Thing, Someone in the Attic, and All Her […]
Edward Underhill’s latest young adult novel, In Case You Read This, presents readers with a tender exploration of trans identity, first love, and the courage it takes to be authentically yourself. Following his previous works Always the Almost and This Day Changes Everything, Underhill continues to craft stories that center LGBTQ+ experiences with both sensitivity […]
Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Powerless by Lauren Roberts on November 7, 2023 Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Class Differences Pages: 528 Format: eBook, Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “If I am to be her enemy, I want it to be because […]
The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence

The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence was published in 1928. Set in a dreamlike snowy London the question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Last Laugh by […]
Madeleine Thien’s The Book of Records is a novel unlike any other—philosophical, speculative, historical, and timeless in ambition. In this breathtakingly imaginative work, Thien constructs a world where temporal borders collapse and humanity’s existential dilemmas resurface through the fragmented lens of exile, memory, and reckoning. Following the acclaimed success of Do Not Say We Have […]
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is not just a biography—it’s an exhumation of a national myth. With the meticulous care of a forensic historian and the narrative instinct of a novelist, Chernow lifts the veil on the private life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the man behind the immortal pen name. Where earlier biographies skim the […]
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams on January 7, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Romance / Workplace Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads This was such a fun, heartfelt romance that had me grinning from the start. Beg, Borrow, or Steal delivers […]
All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson is a masterclass in emotional resonance, threading a uniquely speculative concept through the recognizable tapestry of everyday life. Building upon the acclaim of his debut, How to Be Remembered, Thompson’s sophomore novel doesn’t merely explore time—it interrogates its limitations, demanding readers consider how much knowledge is too much […]

I’m a big fan of middle grade novels with a hint of magic, stories where the world is recognizable but things happen that wouldn’t in real life (or would they?!). Magical elements can heighten the fun of an adventure and soften the blow of hard things, making them perfect for young readers. Here are ten […]