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Review: Love by the Book by Jessica George
Tag: Literary Fiction
Review: Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett
Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett has been sitting on my radar for over a year, recommended by the folks at BookBrowse. It's a quiet, thoughtful literary novel about the complicated relationship between a mother and her son, and while it asks readers to slow down and savor the story, the emotional payoff is worth it.
Review: The Last Celebrity by Madeleine Henry
Ever wondered what happens when fame becomes a target? Dive into The Last Celebrity by Madeleine Henry, where a celebrated author faces a chilling threat from a vigilante group. Join me as I explore the gripping journey of Fiona.
Review: A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford
This is the kind of crime story that cares less about who did it and more about what it does to the people left behind. A Bad, Bad Place leans into character, memory, and a dread that builds slowly.
Thursday Nerd Out: The Reading Olympics
What if literary fiction, thrillers, and fantasy had Olympic teams? Let’s award some global bookish medals.
Review: The Glowing Hours by Leila Siddiqui
A gothic step back in time to the summer that conceived Frankenstein, The Glowing Hours is eerie, immersive, and drenched in unsettling atmosphere.
Review: After Life by Gayle Forman
A thoughtful, emotionally precise novel that explores grief with honesty and restraint.
Review: The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
When girls start disappearing in her quiet Yorkshire town, twelve-year-old Miv decides the only way to stop her world from falling apart is to solve the murders herself, even if the biggest secret waiting to be uncovered is hiding in her own home.
Review: The Jaguar’s Roar by Micheliny Verunschk, Translated by Juliana Barbassa
A haunting blend of past and present where beauty and brutality coexist, and one girl’s story echoes through centuries.
Review: Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
A sharp, moving look at memory, identity, and the people who remind us who we are when everything else starts to fade.