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Book Review: On Submission by Michael J. Seidlinger

On Submission by Michael J. Seidlinger Genre: Horror / Writing & Publishing ISBN: 9781960988812 Print Length: 264 pages Publisher: Clash Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Shelby Zwintscher | Content Warnings: gore, sexual assault A gruesome and unsettling tale of the cold-blooded world of publishing and the risks an aspiring author will take to tell their […]

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Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant

Stephen Starring Grant’s debut memoir Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home arrives like an unexpected package on your doorstep—unassuming at first glance, yet containing something far more valuable than anticipated. Grant, a former marketing executive turned rural mail carrier, delivers a narrative that feels both deeply personal and […]

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Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean

Sam Kean has built a reputation for making science accessible and entertaining, from The Disappearing Spoon’s chemical adventures to The Bastard Brigade’s wartime scientific espionage. With Dinner with King Tut, he ventures into uncharted territory, blending experimental archaeology with immersive storytelling to create something entirely unprecedented in popular history writing. This ambitious work doesn’t just […]

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Book Review: Boxcutters by John Chrostek

Boxcutters by John Chrostek Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9798990324046 Print Length: 170 pages Publisher: Malarkey Books Asterism Books Reviewed by Nick Gardner John Chrostek’s stories hop the fence to the bizarre side while still rooting themselves deep within the heart in his debut story collection, Boxcutters. Each of the 13 stories in […]

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Don’t Tell Me How To Die by Marshall Karp

Don’t Tell Me How to Die by Marshall Karp on March 4, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological Pages: 361 Buy on Amazon Goodreads This book completely took me by surprise—in the best way possible. Don’t Tell Me How to Die is twisty, emotional, and compulsively readable, and I […]

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The One – Cricket, My Life and More by Shikhar Dhawan

There’s a reason Shikhar Dhawan has long stood out among Indian cricketers. It’s not just the swashbuckling strokeplay or the signature ‘thigh-five’ celebration—it’s his unabashed flamboyance, his self-deprecating wit, and a layered personality that walks the line between the street-smart Delhi lad and the deeply introspective seeker. In The One – Cricket, My Life and […]

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Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

Bruce Holsinger’s latest literary offering, “Culpability,” arrives at a moment when our relationship with artificial intelligence has never been more complex or fraught. This gripping family drama unfolds like a slow-motion car crash—literally and metaphorically—forcing readers to confront uncomfortable questions about moral responsibility in an age where machines make increasingly critical decisions for us. The […]

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Ali Hazelwood Books: A Complete Guide to Her Brilliant Blend of Romance and STEM

In a world where rom-coms meet laboratories and chemistry isn’t just metaphorical, Ali Hazelwood has crafted her own literary genre of books: romance for the brilliant and bold. A neuroscientist by training and a romantic at heart, Hazelwood exploded onto the publishing scene with a refreshing voice that celebrates women in STEM, awkwardly lovable academics, […]

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Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood continues her masterful exploration of romance in STEM academia with “Stuck with You,” the second installment in The STEMinist Novellas series. Following the success of “Under One Roof” and preceding “Below Zero,” this novella demonstrates Hazelwood’s exceptional ability to weave together scientific precision with emotional complexity, creating a story that resonates with both […]

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead on January 30, 2018 Genres: Fiction / African American & Black / General, Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Literary Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad is a haunting, imaginative, and unflinching reimagining of American slavery. Though it didn’t fully meet […]