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Girl in the Creek by Wendy N. Wagner

In the shadow of Mt. Hood, where ancient Douglas firs whisper secrets and forgotten mining tunnels honeycomb the earth, Wendy N. Wagner has crafted a chilling tale that transforms the Pacific Northwest’s lush wilderness into something far more sinister. Girl in the Creek is a masterful blend of environmental horror and cosmic terror that will […]

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Jeeves and the Chump Cyril by P. G. Wodehouse

Jeeves and the Chump Cyril by P. G. Wodehouse was published in the Saturday Evening Post in New York in June 1918, and in The Strand Magazine in London in August 1918. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Jeeves and the Chump Cyril by […]

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Review: ลูกครึ่ง: Only Half a Person by Rowland Grover

Synopsis: When Rowland Grover asked his preschool teacher if he could ฉี่ (chi), she looked at him like he wasn’t speaking English. After holding it for too long, he peed his pants and realized he was different from everyone around him. As a half-Thai/half-white kid raised Mormon in Idaho, shame, guilt, and confusion were normal […]

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Fateless by Julie Kagawa

Julie Kagawa, renowned for her masterful fantasy works including the Iron Fey series and the Talon saga, ventures into new territory with Fateless, the opening installment of her latest trilogy. This ambitious fantasy novel establishes a richly textured world where the concept of fate itself becomes both prison and battlefield. Set in the sprawling city […]

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A Rebellion of Care by David Gate

David Gate’s debut poetry collection, A Rebellion of Care, emerges as a vital voice in contemporary literature, offering readers a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern existence while maintaining our humanity. This collection of poems and essays serves as both a battle cry against the dehumanizing forces of late-stage capitalism and a tender manifesto […]

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Arcana Academy by Elise Kova

Arcana Academy by Elise Kova on July 22, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Romance / Fantasy Pages: 576 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Step into a world of dark academia, dangerous magic, and sizzling slow-burn romance in Arcana Academy, the gripping first installment in […]

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The Popular Hits of Ryu Murakami

Ryu Murakami is the enfant terrible of contemporary Japanese literature. Awarded the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1976 for his first book, he has gone on to explore with cinematic intensity the themes of violence and technology in contemporary Japanese society. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost […]

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Book Review: Extraterrestrial Noir by Rich Leder

Extraterrestrial Noir by Rich Leder Genre: Science Fiction / Thriller ISBN: 9798992682908 Print Length: 568 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Chelsey Tucker An alien drops into secret-plagued suburbia in this tale of hilarious insanity and grotesque revenge. Maggie Devine is lying on the front lawn with her family, hoping to catch sight of meteors. Mindlessly, […]

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Book Review: Finding Casey by Nathan Jarelle

Finding Casey by Nathan Jarelle Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9781736224854 Print Length: 400 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui Trapped by a broken system, a girl fights to reclaim herself and regain hope. “Four walls. Encased behind steel. / Yes, still, the system steals the dreams / of men whose destiny it is to […]

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Middle Book Syndrome: Why Second Books Leave Readers and Writers Struggling

You know that friend who peaked in high school? The one who was absolutely magnetic in their sophomore year, had everyone talking about them, and then… well, let’s just say their junior year was a bit of a hot mess? That’s basically middle book syndrome in a nutshell, except instead of questionable fashion choices and […]