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Book Review: The Legend of Atlantis & the Science of Geology

The Legend of Atlantis & the Science of Geology by Joseph O’Donoghue Genre: Nonfiction / Science ISBN: 9798350910278 Print Length: 376 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Erica Ball A thought-provoking book on how the existence of the mythical Atlantis might not be as far-fetched as we’ve been led to believe Say […]

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Book Review: The Dark Mountain

The Dark Mountain by Yona Katz Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy ISBN: 9798327968967 Print Length: 185 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Lauren Haytaka Innocence is both a weapon and a weakness in this intricate, multifaceted fantasy. This second installment in The Rise of Penumbra series takes readers from the otherworldly realm of the Stars […]

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On Being a Writer by Katherine Arden

Ask ten writers how they pursue this ancient and often bewildering craft of ours, and you’ll get ten different answers. I recall, for example, reading an interview with Lee Child where he said that eating any bite of food during his workday entirely stops his flow of words, and so he fasts every day at […]

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Book Review: Sarita

Sarita by Natalie Musgrave Dossett Genre: Historical Fiction / Western / Thriller ISBN: 9798891323131 Print Length: 366 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen Western frontier meets Prohibition America in this action-packed adventure with a sprinkle of suspense. Life on a cattle ranch has always been tough, but, with the onset […]

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STARRED Book Review: Bones Picked Clean

Bones Picked Clean by Jen Poteet Genre: Literary Fiction / Appalachia / Myths & Mythical Creatures ISBN: 9781960522078 Print Length: 164 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui An Appalachian love story that explores the truth of cryptids and complexity of the human spirit Jen Poteet’s Bones Picked Clean is a […]

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Whiskaboom by Alan Arkin

Few people realize it today, but famed actor Alan Arkin wrote two science fiction short stories in the 1950s, beginning with “Whiskaboom” in 1955 and “People Soup” in 1958. Enjoy Whiskaboom by Alan Arkin This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Whiskaboom by Alan Arkin […]

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Review: Entwined Desires: A Love’s Redemption by Anna Marteen

Synopsis: Adriana, a fearless voyager moves through the realms of passion, dances with shadows and addiction. Amidst the moonlit encounters, she meets Gabriel, a mysterious orchestrator of destiny, challenging her detachment. Romantic symphony harmonizes with a melody of emotions. As their love deepens, Gabriel proposes a commitment that Adriana never thought she would entertain. Adriana […]

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Odd One Out Literature Quiz

Test your literary knowledge with our Odd One Out Literature Quiz. 10 Questions on Famous Authors and Books, just find the odd one out! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Odd One Out Literature Quiz QUIZ START Books Featured in the Quiz Click on […]

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Monthly Features – August

Dissonance: Volume Zero: Revelation by Aaron Ryan I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis:  One day, they silently drifted down through our skies. We thought they were angelic messengers. We were wrong. They arrived by the hundreds of thousands on June 6th, 2026. The aliens […]

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Book Review: The Portrait by Olivia Godat

The Portrait by Olivia Godat Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Cozy ISBN: 9798891323193 Print Length: 232 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Elizabeth Reiser A fast-paced cozy mystery with an added edge and a touch of romance  In Olivia Godat’s, The Portrait, protagonist Faith finds her uneventful life unexpectedly complicated when […]