BOOKLOVES

Lee Mi-ye’s “The Dallergut Dream-Making District” takes readers on a captivating return journey to the whimsical world first introduced in “The Dallergut Dream Department Store.” This sequel expands the magical universe where dreams are commodities to be bought and sold, delving deeper into the mechanics of dream-making while exploring themes of memory, purpose, and human […]

In “The River Has Roots,” Amal El-Mohtar crafts a mesmerizing tale where enchantment isn’t merely an abstract concept but a tangible force that flows through the world like water through a riverbed. This slim novella—just under 100 pages—delivers an impact disproportionate to its size, weaving together folklore, sisterhood, love, and betrayal into a tapestry as […]

In Ava Reid’s “Fable for the End of the World,” we are given a haunting vision of a future where capitalism has reached its logical, horrifying conclusion. Set in a waterlogged world where debt means death, Reid crafts a dystopian romance that manages to be both brutal and achingly tender. This standalone novel marks a […]

Katie Naymon’s debut novel, You Between the Lines, delivers a refreshingly authentic romance within the high-pressure world of poetry MFA programs. With a protagonist who knows more about Taylor Swift than T.S. Eliot, Naymon crafts a story that pulls us into the vulnerable spaces between who we pretend to be and who we truly are. […]

In this captivating reimagining of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, The Other March Sisters dares to ask: what happens when we shift our gaze from the beloved Jo March to her often overshadowed siblings? Authors Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko, and Liz Parker have crafted a thoughtful, sometimes provocative exploration of Meg, Beth, and Amy’s inner […]

Samantha Young’s return to her beloved On Dublin Street universe delivers exactly what fans have been craving—a sexy, emotionally charged romance featuring the next generation of characters related to those we fell in love with in her breakout series. On Loverose Lane marks the first installment in Young’s new Return to Dublin Street series, with […]

In the world of domestic thrillers, Seraphina Nova Glass has carved out a reputation for crafting sinister tales that unfold in seemingly ordinary communities. Nothing Ever Happens Here continues this tradition with a tense, multi-perspective narrative that will keep readers guessing until the final page. Set in the frozen landscape of small-town Minnesota, this novel […]