A gruesomely compelling, well-paced portrayal of a family hounded by a traumatizing intergenerational debt At the start of Kentucky Dragon, Mark Morris is a an eleven-year-old boy—the youngest child in a loving family with a terrible, secret debt. By the end of the novel, he’s an adult and his family’s relatably flawed protector. Mark witnesses […]
An in-depth and provocative exploration into the depths of human nature The War Brain examines the incessant call to arms that is programmed into the hardwiring of the human brain. Author Leif Occultus posits a fascinating theory for why human nature resorts to war and then cites many examples throughout history, which, while bloody and […]
Petty thefts unearth a chilling homicide in this multi-perspective mystery. It’s summer, and seasonal homeowners are returning to town. But shortly after their arrival, the calls begin. They’ve been robbed. However, when the inspectors arrive, it’s hard to keep a straight face due to the seemingly frivolous nature of the complaints—missing tops, jeans, bikini, wine, […]
Alice Feeney has built her reputation on narrative sleight of hand, and My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney delivers her most ambitious psychological labyrinth yet. This isn’t simply a thriller about mistaken identity or marital betrayal—it’s a meticulously constructed exploration of how easily reality can be rewritten when the right people pull the right strings […]
Jean Gourdon’s Four Days By Émile Zola was published in 1874. It is a study of four typical days in the life of a Provencal peasant of the better sort, told by the man himself. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Jean Gourdon’s Four […]
An action-filled historical drama with a dash of romance, taking readers on a journey from Ancient China to Ancient Rome Huang Hua is a princess of the Imperial Court of Chang’an. Having been given as an offering to her husband, Prince Qian, at fourteen years old so her father could win favor with the Han […]
Corruption, betrayal, and danger lurk in the shadows of this young adult political drama. Since she was seven, Anansia has been a pawn in a game far larger than herself. Born to a leader of the rebellion against the corrupt Reduarnian monarchy, danger has been a constant companion. When her parents die trying to protect […]
Freedom, family, and dignity—a moving true story about unwavering brotherly love and fighting for the right to choose your own future Hugh Flynn’s Something Special Be is a heartfelt, often infuriating memoir that dives headfirst into the complexities of family, disability rights, and the relentless fight for autonomy. Chronicling Hugh’s battle for conservatorship over his […]
Isabel Ibañez weaves a spellbinding tapestry of Renaissance intrigue, forbidden romance, and dark enchantments in Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez, a standalone adult fantasy that demonstrates her evolution from YA to more complex, layered storytelling. Having captivated readers with the lush world-building of What the River Knows and the Bolivian-inspired magic of Woven in Moonlight, […]
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