Category: Books
Why Did 19 Publishers Pass On “Trial”?: Bestselling author Richard North Patterson couldn’t find a publisher to handle his gripping new suspense novel Trial. Just about everyone agreed it’s a very good novel, but they fear the American Dirt syndrome, and he says they quietly told him white authors can’t …
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint What’s it About? A reimagining of the ancient Greek myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the only woman in the world’s most famous band of heroes, the Argonauts. A sad pattern has emerged throughout history — women are often silenced and their …
Bastard Verdict by James McCrone What’s it About? High stakes and low politics combine with deadly effect in new thriller, when a second referendum on Scottish independence looms. Lies, deceit, politics, murder, election fraud. All this and more are what make up James McCrone’s latest crime-thriller, Bastard Verdict (Faithless Elector). …
Male friendships in literature are way more common than you think. But the rare ones are close or intimate male friendships, which feels enigmatic and intriguing. In 2021, a survey done by the Survey Center on American Life revealed that there a“friendship recession” among American men. One of the findings …
Something strange happened to me recently: I looked up from my ereader and found I’d fallen down a sub-genre rabbit hole and was suddenly immersed in hockey romance. It was strange because I know next to nothing about hockey. In fact, I went on a date to an NHL game …
Crystal Lake by George John Black George John Black’s new novel Crystal Lake (BookBaby) offers the rich story of one American family as it spans the twentieth century, told from the standpoint of a dynamic father-son relationship that unfolds over decades. Told in three chronological parts, Crystal Lake takes us …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. May is AAPI Heritage Month in the United States — a great time, just like the other 11 months of the year — to pick up some fantastic books by Asian and AAPI …
06 Jun 2023 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 Jennifer S. Alderson, …
Elevating Your Origins to Love by Susan Drury It’s a tricky business, being human! Most of us, according to Susan Drury, have lingering feelings – whether consciously realized or not – of ambivalence around something in our childhood. Regardless of how caring and diligent (or not) our parents/caregivers may have …
Wild Beautiful and Free by Sophfronia Scott What’s it About? The story of one young woman’s bold journey to reclaim her birthright and carve out her own place in a world that tells her she doesn’t belong. A beautiful, and well-written story that is fast-paced, emotional and purposeful, Wild Beautiful and …
02 Jun 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Jo Nesbø Calling all Jo Nesbø fans! From intricate plots to complex characters, these reads will have you guessing, gasping, and eagerly turning page after page. So grab your detective hat, prepare for some white-knuckle suspense, and let’s dive into …
02 Jun 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Sarah J. Maas If you’ve been captivated by Sarah J. Maas’ enchanting tales and crave a dash of extra heat in your reads, this list is for you. Brace yourself for passionate encounters, irresistible chemistry, and heart-pounding romance that will …
02 Jun 2023 6 Books That Will Take You on an Epic Journey Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Look no further! Pack your imagination and dive into these thrilling reads that will leave you craving more! Captured by Chaos (The Kazola Chronicles Book 1) by Kathryn …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Daisy Jones and the Six first burst onto the scene in 2019, and it dominated the conversation everywhere, becoming one of the year’s biggest books, a Reese Book Club pick, and selling over …
Maine is an interesting case study in book banning. Ranked in the top 10 least populated states in the U.S., it has also been among the states seeing big leaps in population since the beginning of the pandemic — 20,000 new residents moved to Maine between 2020 and 2022. Since …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Debt to the Stars? When I set out to write A Debt to the Stars I had two questions I wanted to answer: 1 – Why aren’t there more badass older female protagonists in science fiction today? And, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dodged A Bullet? I work in special education and I wanted to create a character who had a special education background – she’s dyslexic- and I wanted her to be scrappy and clever. If you had to pick theme …
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Timeborne? Ever since I was a little girl, I was constantly telling stories to my friends and family. When I got older, I became obsessed with books and reading. I was able to escape reality and read about different …
Scar Songs: Stories by W. Royce Adams What’s it About? A collection of stories dealing with male protagonists at various life stages who experience events that leave either a psychological or physical memory scar, revealing the ways people deal with their hurt. “You will soon discover that in matters of …
A children’s book titled The Sweet and Sour Animal Book, written by Langston Hughes and illustrated by Elmer W. Brown, has resurfaced in Cleveland, OH and is being given a platform it never had. Hughes and Brown met in the ’30s in Cleveland’s Karma House, the oldest Black theater in …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The social horror genre takes societal issues and exaggerates them, turning them into a major source of horror in the story in order to make it all the more obvious how broken society …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Nonbinary? I’ve always been fascinated by the limitless potential of artificial intelligence and the future of human relationships with it. Over time, this fascination has grown into a burning curiosity – what if we could develop a conscious, intelligent …
Eira and the Weather Sisters by Camellia White What’s it About? A young girl who loves fairy tales finds out that the bedtime story she was told is more real than she ever thought… This story features a beautiful princess, a handsome and honest hero, magic and a happy ending. …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Odds Against? My work began with looking the trendy pessimistic attitude of the moment in the eye and calling bullshit. The series I write began as a project in 2016. The political changes of those days were—not to put …
Wildflowers Never Die by Randall Howlett and Deb Turnbull DeVries What’s it About? Wildflowers Never Die chronicles the first thirty year history of the Cold War from a third party narrative perspective but also following the careers of five key CIA agents involved in various world hotspots during that time …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Young adult fiction has a certain reputation with people who don’t normally read it. Since the books are about teens, the themes must be juvenile, right? What literary adult wants to read about …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Forced to Fight (Rise of the Horse King Volume 1)? This is my fourth novel about Ancient Rome. My first novel was a cross time story about Ancient and modern Rome In a Time Before, which I wrote after …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I’ve seen the term “disaster girl novels” floating out there in the ether. In particular, BookTokker Mari (mynameismarines) used the label to describe one of her recommendations, Luster by Raven Leilani. Luster is …
25 May 2023 5 Books to Read for Fans of the Flight Attendant These page-turners will keep you entertained with their witty banter, quirky characters, and intriguing puzzles to solve. Whether you’re a fan of flight-related shenanigans or simply enjoy a good laugh alongside your suspense, these books have got …
