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 […]
A thoroughly human novel with superhuman characters Davey is the devoted husband of SolaRae, NYC’s superhero darling, the first hero to emerge in the city and the face of endorsements for subway safety and whatever other brands can get their hands on her. Davey doesn’t mind a life of being Rae’s sidekick; he’s a therapist […]
Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm on February 3, 2026 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Enemies to Lovers, Fiction / Romance / Fake Dating, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads Neuroscientist Dr. Frances Silberstein has success on the brain. As a grad student, she was […]
Some pairings in Greek mythology feel inevitable, the way the tide feels inevitable. Velvet and iron. A goddess who can make a heart sing without a word, and a god who answers prayers with blades. In This Immortal Heart, Jennifer Saint takes that ancient pairing and asks what would happen if you slowed it right […]
How pressure, people, and email quietly rewrite the rules of organizations At first glance, David Dean’s An Inbox Between Us might appear to be a book about email. In reality, it is something far more ambitious: an exploration of how organizations truly function beneath a surface characterized by formal processes, strategy documents, and workflow diagrams. […]