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by Dahlia Adler Lissa Haynes is pissed. I settle into my seat at our lunch table, chin in hand in classic I’m listening pose, as I watch her storm over, the edges of her dark bob smacking her chin with each step. Lissa has two modes—syrupy sweet (when she wants …
23 Nov 2022 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Be Thankful For We’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year – and these new science fiction and fantasy releases are at the top of our list! Check out some new books by Tara Rafacz, R C Ducantlin, …
The Offering by Saleh el Moncef “If you choose to seek refuge in the life of the imagination in creative, constructive ways, that unique space within your mind will become your best remedy against life’s trials.” Those are the inspiring words of Salah el Moncef, whose critically acclaimed novel The …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. From the orogenes in N.K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth trilogy to the grisha in Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, there’s a trope that repeats in many fantasy settings: the oppressed magic user. The trope …
Punchy Pungent Proverbs and Other Pious Poetry by D.A. Gray Poetry can bloom in some of the most unexpected places. For D.A. Gray, it took root as outgoing messages on an answering machine at a private gym in Harlem where he worked as a health and fitness trainer. At first, …
25 Nov 2022 The Buzziest Books of November | 2022 The month of November was a great time for readers with a host of exciting new releases from bestselling authors. So many page-turning novels will captivate you from cover to cover. If you want to know what new books everyone …
Irate by Alexis Soleil “A wonderful dark and disturbing love story settled in the rock star world – makes a great vacation or beach read.” —Tara, Amazon reviewer “I really enjoyed Irate..I transported myself into the world of Heavy Metal Rock..And the Relationship between Ramiro and Noelle its described so …
Big news, literary lovers! This year’s recipients of the National Book Awards have been announced; keep reading to find out the winners in five crucial categories! Padma Lakshmi, Emmy-nominated producer, food expert, television host, and New York Times bestselling author, hosted the exclusively online National Book Awards Ceremony on November …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dungeons and Dragons is something that is very close to my heart, and I’ve written extensively on it in the past. It is a very unique game that can be very therapeutic for …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Sincerely, Up Yours? Everybody has had to work for somebody they can’t stand, and I think that relatability really makes it easy to jump in and enjoy a story like this. Plus, it’s much more fun when that person …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. On the same day news broke about the loss of YA author Marcus Sedgwick, the YA community lost yet another legend in the field. Ellen Wittlinger, who wrote groundbreaking, hard-hitting realistic YA featuring …
“Our mission is to make reading for kids a fun activity while teaching culture, inspiring love, and bringing families together through lively and colorful stories.” That’s the mission of LeeBeau Publishing and its author LaShonda Stewart, creating stories for kids packed with wholesome fun, culture, imagination, and learning. The author …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Huge Dare? I began with the idea of a heroine who’s lost trust in herself and only feels free to step out of her comfort zone when she’s dared to. I knew that dares could take her into some …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write An Ocean of Others? It was based on a Dungeons & Dragons campaign my friends and I played. I sort of wrote it by accident, discovering my love for writing as I did so. What’s your favorite genre to …
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The paper of record has released their newest list of top books for the year. Selected by the staff of the New York Times Book Review, 100 books are celebrated as being notable …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Conjunction? I had a vision of a character that was a magical thief, using magic to help pull off heists to “reclaim” magical artifacts. Then I imagined her falling in love with a necromancer and having a funny …
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Wonders in the Waves: A Novel Inspired by Love That Does Not Die? There are several stories behind the story, but two are the most important to me. First, I experienced the loss of several very close, immediate family …
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Cleopatra’s Vendetta – A Stryker Thriller? This story was inspired by Cleopatra, the queen of ancient Egypt. I’ve always been fascinated by her and wanted to include her in a novel at some point. This thriller was a perfect …
17 Nov 2022 Books to Read for Fans John Grisham Your Mystery and Thriller reading list is about to get a lot more exciting thanks to these fantastic new releases. If you’re looking for a new heart-pumping read in the likes of John Grisham, don’t miss these new novels from …
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17 Nov 2022 Literary Fiction Books to Read This Thanksgiving Looking for a new book to read in between thanksgiving meals? Check out our picks for this week’s must-read new releases in literary fiction. These books are truly something to be thankful for! Wonders in the Waves by Jennifer Collins …
17 Nov 2022 Books to Read for Fans of James Dashner These new fantasy and science fiction books are sure to pull you in until the very last page! Check out our book picks for fans of James Dashner’s Maze Runner series! An Ocean of Others (Dance of the Sibling …
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Now, I look at how destroyed this book has become. It has sweat on it from my hands, and probably a little sticky sweetness from one of the apples we picked. I know there’s a little rain that snuck into my tote in San Francisco. It has spray on it …
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The last 10 years have been a glorious time for fans of fantasy. We’ve been blessed with stories from authors of varied backgrounds, taking place in worlds familiar and strange, with stories both wildly original and based on a wide variety of mythology, folk tale, legend, and fairy tales. In …
17 Nov 2022 Books to Read if You Like Ali Hazelwood Are you head over heels for Ali Hazelwood’s books? Don’t worry, we are too – that’s why we’ve rounded up this week’s best new romance releases that you’ll fall in love with. You can get your hands on books …
