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The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths

Elly Griffiths has never been one to shy away from ambitious storytelling, but with The Frozen People, she takes a breathtaking leap into uncharted territory. This isn’t your typical police procedural or archaeological mystery; it’s a daring fusion of crime fiction, science fiction, and historical drama that somehow manages to work brilliantly despite—or perhaps because […]

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Stay Away from Him by Andrew DeYoung

In an era where domestic thrillers have become the literary equivalent of comfort food, Andrew DeYoung’s “Stay Away from Him” arrives like a sledgehammer to shatter our expectations. This is not your typical “unreliable narrator discovers husband’s dark secret” story. Instead, DeYoung crafts a labyrinthine tale that forces readers to question not just the characters’ […]

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The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani

Adriana Trigiani returns with her signature blend of warmth, wit, and Italian-American heart in The View From Lake Como, a story that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. This latest offering from the beloved New York Times bestselling author takes readers on an emotional voyage from the blue-collar shores of Lake Como, New Jersey, […]

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These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean

Sarah MacLean, the undisputed queen of historical romance with sixteen New York Times bestsellers to her name, makes a stunning debut into contemporary fiction with These Summer Storms. Known for her witty dialogue and emotionally complex characters in series like Hell’s Belles and The Bareknuckle Bastards, MacLean brings her signature storytelling prowess to modern-day New […]

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Book Review: Fact Denounced As Four-Letter Word

Fact Denounced As a Four-Letter Word by Piotr Bardzik Genre: Nonfiction / Philosophy ISBN: 978-3033113107 Print Length: 64 pages Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A laugh-inducing, thought-provoking collection of aphorisms and unexpected wisdom This is not a book you’ve read before. Only in the mind of Piotr Bardzik is it possible—this raw collection of notes […]

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Book Review: Vanishing Act

Vanishing Act by Jerry Jamison Genre: Nonfiction / True Crime ISBN: 9798881802936 Print Length: 288 pages Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt Death wasn’t the end. It was his next identity. There are true crime books that entertain. Then there are ones that unearth stories so convoluted, outrageous, and chilling […]

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Book Review: Absence by Issa Quincy

Absence by Issa Quincy Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9781953387998 Print Length: 166 pages Publisher: Two Dollar Radio Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Amy Brozio-Andrews A tender and thoughtful novel that illuminates the power of memory and how it shapes us No matter how old we get, the pull of nostalgia is strong, especially when it draws […]

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STARRED Book Review: Intrinsic by W.H.B.

Intrinsic by W.H.B. Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798317462994 Print Length: 364 pages Amazon Reviewed by Timothy Thomas Great expectations, heartbreaking disappointment, and love that endures life’s great lows Intrinsic tells a story of passionate, enduring love in the shape of a romantic tragedy, but it becomes much more than that by the end. Themes of […]

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5 Amazing Argentinian Books to Read in English

Argentina has a rich literary history with some great authors such as Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortázar. We’ve selected some classics and some contemporary masterpieces for our 5 Amazing Argentinian Books to Read in English. Enjoy! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 […]

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The Ayodhya Alliance by Ashwin Sanghi

In his eighth installment of the Bharat Collection, Ashwin Sanghi delivers what may be his most ambitious and intellectually stimulating work yet. The Ayodhya Alliance is a breathtaking odyssey that seamlessly weaves together millennial-old secrets, cutting-edge science, and geopolitical intrigue into a narrative that spans continents and centuries. Like the ancient metallurgical processes described within […]