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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Essence of Emmaline Strong? Being a musician and a writer, I wanted to write a novel with music at its core. I also wrote some songs in it. If you had to pick theme songs for the main …
Abandon by Blake Crouch What’s it About? Crouch tells us two unsettling tales side by side, set deep in snowbound Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. The opening quote of Abandon reads: “In the West, the past is very close. In many places, it still believes it’s the present. – John Masters” …
The Island Mother by Jon Cohn What’s it About? This supernatural thriller is centered around an emotionally codependent woman on the run from her own life. She finds paradise, but it may come at a cost that she’s unable to pay… Sometimes this island can make you do crazy things, …
Banning books has been around since approximately one minute after books themselves. Even if you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years — and let’s face it, who hasn’t in a lot of ways — you’ve probably heard something about the many brouhahas surrounding the availability of …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dark Lies? I usually get my ideas when I’m out in nature, walking or hiking along my favorite path. Characters peel out of my imagination and start to take shape in my head. Pretty soon they’re talking and I …
Battlegrounds: Book 1 of 4 of the Matari Series by Stephen A. Carter What’s it About? Travel across turbulent seas, through twisting, hidden passageways, and over the bloody historic battlefield of the siege of Fort Sumter in the first installment of a series that will change the way readers think …
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes What’s it About? This can’t-put-down thriller follows Maya as she tries to prove once and for all that her best friend was murdered years ago by her then-boyfriend. Reese Witherspoon has announced that her January Book Club pick is debut author Ana Reyes’ The …
Decent People by De’Shawn Charles Winslow From Center for Fiction First Novel Prize winning author De’Shawn Charles Winslow, a sweeping and unforgettable novel of a Black community reeling from a triple homicide, and the secrets the killings reveal. In the still-segregated town of West Mills, North Carolina, in 1976, Marian, …
12 Jan 2023 New Year, New Thrilling Mysteries! Got a new reading goal as one of your new year’s resolutions? We’ve got you covered! From James Patterson to Ana Reyes and many more, check out these must-read mystery and thriller books. They’re the perfect way to start off your 2023! …
The Scrabble dictionary has been updated for the first time since 2018, and it includes 500 new words — though Scrabble won’t reveal what every one is, telling players to hunt through the new dictionary to find them all. They’ve also removed several hundred slurs and other offensive words, so …
12 Jan 2023 6 Literary Fiction Books to Get Lost in With so many new literary fiction books releasing in 2023, it can be hard to choose which ones to read first. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the six literary fiction books …
“Beyond the Heart” is a brand-new podcast hosted by renowned Cardiologist, Women’s Health Advocate and Author, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. Weekly, she explores essential conversations with doctors, thought leaders, health practitioners and game-changers to help you redefine how to view your body and the healing process. This groundbreaking conversation series is a …
Make Your Factory Great & Keep It That Way by Liam Cassidy Liam Cassidy is known as “The Serial Factory Fixer.” The man multinationals in the USA, Canada, China, the UK and Ireland have on speed dial. The man with the plan and the one to call to fix a …
Lobster Wars by Mark Greene What’s it About? “Up and down the Maine coast, there’s a tough breed of men who make their living from the sea. They battle the wind and the weather and the tides, and sometimes, each other … Welcome to Tranquility. Welcome to Lobster Wars.” Words …
12 Jan 2023 6 Mind-Bending Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books Looking for a new fantasy or science fiction book to get engrossed in? Check out these 6 mind-bending books that will keep you reading all weekend long! Game of Serfs by Michael Anderle Release Date: December 9, 2022 A chance meeting …
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Many readers asked me why I chose to write historical fiction at the events I attended last year. I didn’t have enough time to elaborate, but if I could, I would trace back to my childhood in China, where I first encountered the genre. Growing up there, I perceived the …
If I said I remembered all the books I’ve read, I’d be seriously overestimating myself. Of course, I remember my favorites and the most recent books I’ve read, but other books, the ones I simply liked, fall through the cracks. The more I read, the more I find myself forgetting …
The Music We Make by Michelle Rene DeBellis What’s it About? A young man must write the one song that will help him make peace with his mother’s death. This is a beautiful and emotional story of overcoming our pain to achieve our dreams. One fateful night turns Santiago DeAngelo’s …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Horror story-loving parents are understandably excited to introduce little readers to their favorite genre. However, a family read-aloud of Carrie might not be the best choice for toddler listeners. Thankfully, there are plenty …
Figuring out who you are can be really hard, especially as a young queer person. Trying to navigate the world, often without a queer elder to help you out, can be scary and overwhelming. Luckily, we have some amazing books that can guide the way, and help us see the …
another beginning by Caitlin Blackburn What’s it About? A book of poetry about someone who came out of total despair to discover the bliss of simply existing. Grief and sorrow are feelings all too familiar in life, but everyone experiences them differently. While some find it easy to rise from …
12 Jan 2023 Books to Read if You Like Adriana Locke These contemporary romance books will have you swooning and begging for more! From romantic comedies, to suspense, and everything in between. Check out these must-read romances for fans of Adriana Locke. Landon (The K9 Files Book 18) by Dale …
My Best Friend Was Angela Bennett by Suzanne Hillier What’s it About? “I remember the summer my best friend Angela met Danny.” The first sentence of My Best Friend is Angela Bennett (Inanna Publications) by Canadian author Suzanne Hillier might seem to hint this book is a light-hearted romance. It …
What’s it About? Explore grief and healing on a mother’s journey to find her son What an emotional whirlwind! Anyone who has been through loss, grief, finding your way through the tough times and leaning on family and friends, will fully embrace Wonders in the Waves by Jennifer Collins and …
Woohoo! A new year means new books, and 2023 is hitting the ground running with an incredible lineup. To help you fill up your TBR list right off the bat, here’s a preview of 23 exciting new books to add to your 2023 reading list! You are going to be …
Before I started reading manhwa and webtoons, I was watching Korean dramas. Korean dramas give me things that no other shows give me. Nowadays, streaming services create TV shows with 8–10 episodes. And to be honest, that’s not enough for me. Sometimes questions are left unanswered in the plot line …
10 Jan 2023 Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Prince Harry, Lauren Fleshman, Philip Taubman, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. …
10 Jan 2023 Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Amber McBride, Rebecca Schaeffer, Robin …
Cheer dad! The incredible lessons from this middle-aged man learned coaching a team of tween girls. When Patrick first became a “boy cheer coach” a few years back, he had no idea what was in store for him. He had agreed simply because his daughter asked him to. Once the …