The House of Cobwebs by George Gissing is one of fifteen stories that make up the collection “The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories”, published in 1906. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The House of Cobwebs by George Gissing The House of Cobwebs […]
Game On by Navessa Allen on March 31, 2026 Genres: Fiction / Humorous / Dark Humor, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Romance / Suspense Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for his father, and not because he wants to meet the man. No, he […]
Bonnie Garmus had a problem after Lessons in Chemistry. Following up a bestseller with sixteen international literary awards, two years on the New York Times list, and an Apple TV adaptation is the kind of pressure that turns ordinary people into recluses, or worse, into writers who keep trying to repeat themselves. Peck & Peck […]
A scintillating insight into the life of a surgeon practicing from the 1960s to the 1990s From the time Tony Goodman found and dissected a dead bird at eleven years old, his future was all but set. The only career he could see himself pursuing was that of a doctor. Little did he know the […]
Robust worldbuilding and intense action make for a rousing premiere of this science fiction series. If you normally skip prologues, don’t skip this one. It presents the intriguing history of, and an invitation into, the city of Rhea on the planet Ares. It’s home to protagonist Jakob Daedalus, a high-ranked member of the Praetorian Guard. […]
The Los Angeles of 1870 had five thousand inhabitants, one hundred and ten saloons, six policemen, and no laws on the books about drunkenness or sex work. Into this dust-blown pueblo arrive three Chinese women, none of whom chose to come. Out of that historical pressure cooker, Lisa See builds her newest novel, Daughters of […]
Synopsis: Step into a world where ordinary lives take unexpected turns, and the line between reality and mystery blurs. In this compelling collection, each story weaves a web of intrigue, delving into the hidden corners of human nature and history: Two shop assistants are unsettled by a young girl’s eerie fascination with insects, a curiosity […]
Halfway through the year and so many great books. Our favorite is the amazing short story collection Brawler by Lauren Groff. Here are our Best Books of 2026 (so far). This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Best Books of 2026 (so far) Table of […]
A finely crafted web of stories spanning a decade and three continents, evocatively exploring the human realities behind global finance In the landscape of contemporary fiction, which is so densely populated with autobiographical and otherwise personal elements, it is refreshing to come across a work that takes a large view and attempts to—dare we say […]
A structured, pragmatic guide to clarity, decision, and the courage to move forward In Clarity Over Doubt, Jojo Asi shares practical advice on how to overcome overthinking and start making confident decisions. The book aims to help readers break free from cycles of mental paralysis, focus on the present, and develop the steadiness required for […]