The romantic bookish themes in Cristina Caboni's The Binder of Lost Stories and dramatic quest to solve a historical puzzle will enchant readers. The Binder of Lost Stories Synopsis From internationally bestselling author Cristina Caboni comes an exquisite and engrossing novel of two women, … [Read more...]
THE CHAIN by Adrian McKinty, Book Review: A chilling plot
The Chain, Adrian McKinty's unashamedly commercial new stand-alone thriller, features a chilling plot and seems written for the big screen. The Chain Synopsis: VICTIM. KIDNAPPER. CRIMINAL. YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE. The morning starts like any other. Rachel Klein drops her daughter, Kylie, at … [Read more...]
Where the Forest Meets the Stars, Review: Book club debate sparker
Where the Forest Meets the Stars is sure to spark book club debate. Glendy Vanderah's novel is an immersive read and creative take on challenging subject matter. Read on for our full review. Where the Forest Meets the Stars Book Summary A mysterious child teaches two strangers how to love and … [Read more...]
All My Friends Are Superheroes by Andrew Kaufman, Book Review
Andrew Kaufman's debut novella All My Friends Are Superheroes was originally published in 1999. All My Friends Are Superheroes Synopsis All Tom’s friends really are superheroes. Tom even married a superhero, the Perfectionist. But at their wedding the Perfectionist is hypnotized by her ex, Hypno, … [Read more...]
The Dinosaur Artist by Paige Williams, Review: Prehistoric fascinations
The Dinosaur Artist... obsession, betrayal, and the quest for Earth’s ultimate trophy. New Yorker magazine staff writer Paige Williams delves into the surprisingly perilous world of fossil collectors in this fascinating true tale. The Dinosaur Artist Synopsis: In 2012, a New York auction … [Read more...]
THE DEPTHS by Kirk Kjeldsen, Book Review
The Depths is Kirk Kjeldsen's third novel. The Depths Synopsis: After trailing spouse Marah Lenaerts suffers her third miscarriage in as many years, her husband Eden surprises her with a vacation to Malaysia, hoping it will lift her spirits. And it does, as they enjoy trading the bustle of … [Read more...]
IN THE GARDEN OF THE FUGITIVES by Ceridwen Dovey, Book Review
Praise for Ceridwen Dovey's In the Garden of the Fugitives “In a novel unabashedly about ideas, Dovey does not shy away from bluntly confronting big questions head-on, and yet—a testament to her skill—the book, while trembling with meaning, is neither obvious nor cumbersome but unsettlingly … [Read more...]
EGYPTIAN ENIGMA by L J M Owen, Review: Cosy foodie mystery
Filled with ancient murder, family secrets and really good food, Egyptian Enigma is the third adventure in L J M Owen's charming series Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth. Really cold cases. Egyptian Enigma, Book 3 Dr Pimms Intermillennial Sleuth Synopsis: Dr Elizabeth Pimms, enthusiastic … [Read more...]