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Interview with Dale Mayer, Author of Simon Says…Jump (Kate Morgan

If you were in an elevator with a stranger and had 1 minute or less to describe Simon Says… Jump before the doors opened, what description would you give? Criminal Minds meets Medium.  What’s your favorite scene from your new release, Simon Says… Jump?  It’s an emotional scene where relates …
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Book Fetish: Volume 479

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon Publishing Katie has it all: the successful home makeover show with her sweet-natured husband Damian; the adorable tween daughters; and a designer mansion. But out of the spotlight, reality TV isn’t reality. …
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Summary and Review: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

The one-paragraph version: Joy Delany goes missing, and her husband Stan is the prime suspect. Joy and Stan used to run a tennis school but are now retired. As her kids try to find out what happened, they end up confronting their own issues and in their relationships with each …
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Apples Never Fall: Recap & Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

The Quick Recap and Chapter-by-Chapter Summary for Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty. Quick(-ish) Recap The one-paragraph version: Joy Delany goes missing, and …
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Bewilderment: Recap, Summary & Analysis

The Quick Recap and Section-by-Section Summary for Bewilderment by Richard Powers are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Bewilderment by Richard Powers. Quick(-ish) Recap One-paragraph version: Theo is an astrobiologist who is raising his 9-year-old son …
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Stephen Graham Jones Reading Pathways

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lately, whenever I look for horror recommendations I stumble into the same name over and over again: Stephen Graham Jones.  There’s a reason for that. Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific Indigenous author …
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Interview with K. Patrick Donoghue, Author of Dynewave (The Rorschach

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dynewave? Dynewave is book 3 in my scifi series (the Rorschach Explorer Missions) and is a continuation of the storylines from the earlier books in the series, Skywave and Magwave. The inspiration for all three books (and the prequel …
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Interview with Jefferson Nunn, Author of Burning Mold

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Burning Mold? For two years I was exposed to mold. I had no idea what it was during that time. Each new day during that period, I was having more pains and more problems. I went to the ER …
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Summary, Analysis + Review: Bewilderment by Richard Powers

One-paragraph version: Theo is an astrobiologist who is raising his 9-year-old son Robin (who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s, ADHD, etc.) who has been having behavioral issues since Theo’s wife’s death. Theo starts Robin on an experimental treatment called Decoded Neurofeedback, getting him to try to mirror brain patterns of …
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Yankee Doodle Jones: The Creepiest Patriot of Them All

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’ve read about Captain America and his less-successful patriotic compatriots. You’ve read about Captain Battle, one of the weirdest of Cap’s less-successful knockoffs. Now it is time for you to read about an …
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Why Aren’t There Picture Books for Adults?

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. “Why aren’t there picture books for adults?” The question may have crossed your mind as you browsed shelf after shelf of picture books for kids. Often full of color and beautiful illustrations, they …
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An Ode To My First Reading Buddy

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. My paternal grandmother was my first reading buddy. One of those dear and rare people you can read in peace beside. They share books with you. They know when you wish to rest …
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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

26 Oct 2021 Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Kevin Partner, James Swallow, Christopher Hopper, and more. If Fantasy is what your …
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I’m Glad I Don’t Picture Anything When I Read

Close your eyes and picture an apple. Okay, I assume you’ve opened them back up. What color was the apple? What shape was it? How big was it? Was it sitting on something, hanging from a tree branch, floating in the air? Can you rotate it in your mind? Can …
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Let These 12 Dark Fantasy Books Enchant Your Life

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Recently, my love for dark fantasy books has grown. Maybe it’s my love for horror and the creepy atmospheric vibe that makes me want these books more and more. Maybe it’s because most …
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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction

26 Oct 2021 Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Jayne Moore Waldrop, Trice Hickman, Alison Stine, and many more. Enjoy your new literary …
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New Romance Books to Read

26 Oct 2021 Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Willow Winters, Karen Kingsbury, Helen Hardt, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! Related grant scrolls_pure; …
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THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: The Influence of the Novel

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 1938, during the Great Depression, my grandmother was a teenager and one of ten kids of a Portuguese immigrant farmer in Massachusetts. She enjoyed radio shows like The Shadow. Her family couldn’t …
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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read

26 Oct 2021 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including John Connolly, …
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December 2021 Most Anticipated New Book Releases

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Oct 8th, 2021 (Last Updated Oct 8th, 2021) Notable upcoming books to be published in December 2021, limited to hardcover new releases. Here are the most anticipated books releases for the month: Here’s to Us (What If It’s Us #2)Becky AlbertalliWhat It’s About: Ben has …
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Interview with Amy McNulty, Author of Don’t Judge a Book

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Don’t Judge a Book by Its Hover? After years of writing YA and romance, I had a blast writing the first few books in my debut paranormal cozy mystery series, A Spooky Games Club Mystery. The “hook” in that …
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Rock Paper Scissors: Recap & Summary

The Quick Recap and Section-by-Section Summary for Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. Quick(-ish) Recap The two-paragraph version: Amelia and Adam are on …
Late Influencer Ashlee Jenaes Family Addresses Her Suspicious Passing, Death Investigation
Late Influencer Ashlee Jenaes Family Addresses Her Suspicious Passing, Death Investigation
Britney Spears DUI Arrest Updates: Court Date, Rehab Check-in & More
Britney Spears DUI Arrest Updates: Court Date, Rehab Check-in & More
24 Famous Actors Who Were Fired, Quit, Or Died While Filming And Had To Be Replaced ASAP
24 Famous Actors Who Were Fired, Quit, Or Died While Filming And Had To Be Replaced ASAP
Summer Houses Ciara Miller Shares Pointed Message About Loyalty Amid Amanda and West Drama
Summer Houses Ciara Miller Shares Pointed Message About Loyalty Amid Amanda and West Drama
General Hospital Spoilers Today: Willow Makes a Dirty Move on Apr. 13
General Hospital Spoilers Today: Willow Makes a Dirty Move on Apr. 13
The Hunger Games Return in Sunrise on the Reaping Trailer
The Hunger Games Return in Sunrise on the Reaping Trailer
California Schemin review – a predictable and soft-edged music biog
California Schemin review – a predictable and soft-edged music biog
Sydney Sweeneys NSFW TV Show Returns on HBO Max Today
Sydney Sweeneys NSFW TV Show Returns on HBO Max Today
Two Star Wars Legends Never Met Until An Episode Of The Big Bang Theory – TVLine
Two Star Wars Legends Never Met Until An Episode Of The Big Bang Theory – TVLine
Morning Joe Hosts Slam Trump Over Disturbing Jesus Image
Morning Joe Hosts Slam Trump Over Disturbing Jesus Image
Jennifer Lawrence Was In A Commercial For A Hit Reality Show She Didnt Appear On – TVLine
Jennifer Lawrence Was In A Commercial For A Hit Reality Show She Didnt Appear On – TVLine
Daytime TV Performer of the Week: B&Bs Kimberlin Brown Shines as Sheila Reacts to Deacon & Taylors Betrayal
Daytime TV Performer of the Week: B&Bs Kimberlin Brown Shines as Sheila Reacts to Deacon & Taylors Betrayal
Joy Division, Oasis, and Wu-Tang Clan Inducted Into Rock Halls Class of 2026
Joy Division, Oasis, and Wu-Tang Clan Inducted Into Rock Halls Class of 2026
An Attack On Creative Freedom: Maryland Passes New Law to Keep Rap Lyrics Out of Criminal Cases
An Attack On Creative Freedom: Maryland Passes New Law to Keep Rap Lyrics Out of Criminal Cases
Rob Halford Comments on K.K. Downings Involvement in New Judas Priest Documentary
Rob Halford Comments on K.K. Downings Involvement in New Judas Priest Documentary
At Coachella, Nine Inch Noize Staged a Nightmare Rave for the Ages
At Coachella, Nine Inch Noize Staged a Nightmare Rave for the Ages
Interview with Stu Strumwasser, Author of A Real Collusion – NewInBooks
Interview with Stu Strumwasser, Author of A Real Collusion – NewInBooks
Interview with Emma Lenn, Author of Whispers from Heaven – NewInBooks
Interview with Emma Lenn, Author of Whispers from Heaven – NewInBooks
Interview with Larry Jordan, Author of Pathic Time Stain – NewInBooks
Interview with Larry Jordan, Author of Pathic Time Stain – NewInBooks
Interview with Zach Francis, Author of Why Chefs Hate President Trump But I Dont – NewInBooks
Interview with Zach Francis, Author of Why Chefs Hate President Trump But I Dont – NewInBooks
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at $29
I Spent an Afternoon With an Aritzia Stylist—My Spring Wardrobe Has Never Looked Better
I Spent an Afternoon With an Aritzia Stylist—My Spring Wardrobe Has Never Looked Better
Our Favorite Editor-Approved Quince Leather Jackets Are Over 50% Off
Our Favorite Editor-Approved Quince Leather Jackets Are Over 50% Off
Wait, Spring Is Looking So Fashionable Thanks to Banana Republics Friends and Family Sale
Wait, Spring Is Looking So Fashionable Thanks to Banana Republics Friends and Family Sale
Shudder Announces Killer Halfway To Halloween Lineup Of New Streaming Premieres | HNN
Shudder Announces Killer Halfway To Halloween Lineup Of New Streaming Premieres | HNN
Madrid Skateboards has something Groovy Lined Up For Evil Dead Fans This Fall! | HNN
Madrid Skateboards has something Groovy Lined Up For Evil Dead Fans This Fall! | HNN
SHED, a gripping survival horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
SHED, a gripping survival horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
Sci-Fi Horror Feature Red, White & Bloody Launches Indiegogo Campaign, Blending Political Allegory with Dystopian Terror | HNN
Sci-Fi Horror Feature Red, White & Bloody Launches Indiegogo Campaign, Blending Political Allegory with Dystopian Terror | HNN