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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jenny Han books are gateways to the nostalgia of growing up—the shocks, the secrets, the fleeting joy of summers, and the ache of first heartbreaks. With every book, Han reminds us of how ordinary moments—an unmailed letter, a silly dream, a bitter friendship—can define who we become. Her artistry is in the everyday: she captures […]
Jenny Han’s We’ll Always Have Summer delivers a powerful and emotionally charged finale to the beloved Summer trilogy, forcing readers to confront the messy reality that sometimes love isn’t enough to sustain a relationship. After following Belly Conklin through her tumultuous journey of first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery across The Summer I Turned Pretty and […]
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood on May 27, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General Pages: 416 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Maybe he was the love of my life. No, I am certain that he was. But happy endings are not the rule. Sometimes you give it […]
Jenny Han’s final installment in the beloved To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy arrives with the weight of endings and the promise of new beginnings. Always and Forever, Lara Jean doesn’t merely conclude a series—it orchestrates a symphony of change that resonates with anyone who has ever stood at the crossroads between who […]
Of Wind and Wolves by J.M. Elliott Genre: Historical Fiction ISBN: 978-1966394013 Print Length: 502 pages Publisher: Warden Tree Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erin Britton At the intersection of history and mythology, Anaiti encounters both human dangers and otherworldly foes. Set in the fifth century BCE and unfolding against the immense and unforgiving backdrop […]
Michelle Wong’s debut novel House of the Beast emerges from the shadows like its protagonist—scarred, defiant, and utterly compelling. Known primarily for her work as the illustrator of The Legend of Korra graphic novels, Wong transitions into prose with a voice that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary. This dark fantasy weaves together themes of […]