Counting Backwards by Jacqueline Friedland is a compelling and timely novel that weaves together two seemingly unrelated stories separated by a century, yet bound by an unsettling thread of reproductive injustice. Friedland tackles complex topics with both sensitivity and unflinching honesty, creating a narrative that is as educational as it is emotionally gripping. The novel […]
Synopsis: With a traumatic year of fending off a serial killer behind her, Arista has settled contentedly into her temporary home with Auntie in Sedona, Arizona. She enjoys her new job selling all things metaphysical and even has her eye on the hot security guard, Dakota, after her recent breakup with Shane. But a series […]
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Boudicca by P.C. Cast
In Boudicca, P.C. Cast, best known for the House of Night series, steps away from urban fantasy and ventures into historical reimagining — but she doesn’t come alone. She brings with her magic, myth, goddess lore, and a fierce femininity that burns on every page. A book that blends romantasy, historical fiction, and Celtic mythology, […]
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Book Review: The Villain’s Dance
The Villain’s Dance by Fiston Mwanza Mujila Genre: Literary Fiction / Family Life ISBN: 9781646051274 Print Length: 272 pages Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Eric Mayrhofer Poetic and inventive, Fiston Mwanza Mujila’s The Villain’s Dance sees—and mourns—the Angola that could have been. There are times when the momentous occurs, when you see […]
Eucatastrophe by Josh Bottomly Genre: Memoir / Self-Help / Mental Health ISBN: 9798304166126 Print Length: 310 pages Amazon Reviewed by Tomi Alo | Content warnings: suicidal ideation A memoir that offers a fresh, thoughtful take on depression Eucatastrophe plunges readers into the depths of depression and displays the slow, uneven climb toward recovery. This memoir […]
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The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf
The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf appears in the short story collection Monday or Tuesday and was first published in 1921. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf Well, here we are, and […]
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Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum
Emma Rosenblum’s debut novel “Bad Summer People” delivers exactly what its title promises – a scathing portrait of wealthy vacationers whose moral compasses go missing along with their city shoes when they arrive at their exclusive Fire Island getaway. With sharp dialogue and a deliciously twisted plot, Rosenblum crafts a murder mystery that feels like […]
In her debut novel “The Vietri Project,” Nicola DeRobertis-Theye crafts a contemplative, meandering exploration of identity, memory, and historical trauma that unfolds with the unhurried rhythm of an afternoon stroll through Rome’s ancient streets. The narrative follows Gabriele, a young woman working at a Berkeley bookstore who becomes fascinated with an enigmatic Italian customer named […]
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Book Review: The House of Shi
The House of Shi by Amaia S. Li Genre: Fantasy / Myth ISBN: 9798327414655 Print Length: 151 pages Amazon Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A complex journey through history, magic, and the mythical destiny of a 12-year old boy When David is sent to the United States for his own safety, he isn’t exactly thrilled about […]
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Book Review: Every Runner, Every Day
Every Runner, Every Day by Jamik Ligon Genre: Memoir / Running ISBN: 9798303018747 Print Length: 308 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Reiser A touching and inspirational memoir of everyday perseverance It’s easy to think that runners are born, not made—that it’s an inherent genetic ability that propels runners forward. But Jamik Ligon says differently […]