Books
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Book Review: ‘The Missing Thread,’ by Daisy Dunn
Daisy Dunn‘s latest historical fiction novel, “The Missing Thread,” takes readers on a captivating journey through the vibrant tapestry of 4th-century Alexandria. It’s a ... -
Alisa Alering on Being the Mountain
Alisa Alering, a name synonymous with grit and determination, is more than just a climber. She’s a force of nature, a woman who embodies ... -
Unspeakable Home
“Unspeakable Home” is a chilling and evocative tale that delves into the dark corners of family history, where secrets fester and the past refuses ... -
Regina Porter! Kafka! True crime with eels! 26 new books out today.
Buckle up, bookworms, because today’s literary landscape is a whirlwind of new releases! From the chilling depths of true crime to the existential angst ... -
Sanity Is Relative: Melissa Broder on Elaine Kraf’s The Princess of 72nd Street
“The Princess of 72nd Street” is not your typical coming-of-age story. It’s a raw, unflinching portrayal of a young woman grappling with mental illness ... -
A Monstrous Spiral: How Narrative Form Can Bring a Story to Life
The human mind craves stories. We are drawn to narratives like moths to a flame, consuming them to understand our own lives, to find ... -
The Lights Don’t Just Go Out: A Lifelong Fainter on How Fiction Gets Fainting All Wrong
I’ve been fainting since I was a child. It’s not something I’m particularly proud of, but it’s a part of me, like my hazel ... -
Book Review: ‘Hoof Beats,’ by William T. Taylor; ‘Raiders, Rulers, And Traders,’ by David Chaffetz.
Two new books offer engaging explorations of different aspects of history, both weaving compelling narratives with meticulous research. William T. Taylor‘s ‘Hoof Beats: The ... -
Book Review: ‘I Am on the Hit List,’ by Rollo Romig
Rollo Romig‘s latest thriller, “I Am on the Hit List,” delivers a relentless and chilling read that will keep you on the edge of ... -
Book Review: ‘The Movement,’ by Clara Bingham
Clara Bingham‘s “The Movement: Black Activism in America from the 1950s to the Present” is not just a history book, it’s a testament to ...
