James Islington’s The Strength of the Few doesn’t merely continue the story that began with The Will of the Many—it shatters it across three parallel realities and reassembles the pieces into something far more ambitious and audacious. This second installment in the Hierarchy series takes everything compelling about its predecessor and multiplies it exponentially, forcing […]
In an era where fantasy literature often retreats into familiar territories, James Islington’s The Will of the Many emerges as a refreshing departure—a novel that marries the intrigue of dark academia with the philosophical weight of systemic oppression. As the opening salvo in the Hierarchy series (with The Strength of the Few awaiting eager readers), […]
Before the Next Crisis by Tista S. Ghosh Genre: Nonfiction / Medical / Public Health ISBN: 9780231220934 Print Length: 288 pages Publisher: Columbia University Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen An insightful study of the Covid-19 pandemic with the goal of mitigating a future crisis Tista Ghosh is an epidemiologist and award-winning journalist who […]
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Book Review: Winging It by Lia Russ
Winging It by Lia Russ Genre: Memoir / Travel ISBN: 9781736195789 Print Length: 256 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt With a backpack, a stubborn spirit, and an unlikely companion, Lia Russ learns that every foreign street corner holds a piece of who she’s meant to be. Some memoirs feel less like reading someone’s […]
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Soul Searching by Lyla Sage
Soul Searching by Lyla Sage on September 30, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Paranormal / General, Fiction / Romance / Western Pages: 368 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads After falling in love with Lyla Sage’s Rebel Blue Ranch series, I went into Soul Searching with some pretty high […]
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We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart
E. Lockhart’s latest addition to her beloved We Were Liars universe proves that some family legacies are impossible to escape—and some truths are too dangerous to uncover. We Fell Apart stands as the third installment in a series that has captivated readers with its gothic sensibility and atmospheric storytelling, though this time the story ventures […]
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Family of Liars by E. Lockhart
E. Lockhart’s Family of Liars delivers what fans of We Were Liars have been craving: a darker, more visceral exploration of the Sinclair family’s carefully curated façade. This prequel transports readers to 1987, decades before Cadence’s summer on Beechwood Island, revealing that the Sinclairs’ capacity for deception—and self-destruction—runs far deeper than their immaculate white linen […]
Synopsis: Wild things run loose at the border. They know that the caravan is coming. Their reach is disturbingly effective, and they have a fierce appetite. The sentinels are patient and can be quite disarming. From the outskirts of Boston, in 1800, London Oxford’s family climbed aboard a sleigh that was bound for the promised […]
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5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read
Travel the world without leaving your chair. Malaysia is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in Southeast Asia—home to vibrant Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities—its literature reflects a fascinating range of identities, tensions, and stories. Enjoy 5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at […]
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Book Review: A Summer Lasts Forever
A Summer Lasts Forever by Tamar Anolic Genre: Young Adult Fiction ISBN: 9798289421388 Print Length: 204 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Grace Okubo A thoughtful coming-of-age story about love, family, and finding the courage to be yourself In A Summer Lasts Forever, we meet two teenagers from slightly different worlds but caught in very similar […]