The book teases out the backstory of an ensemble of potential reprobates, locks them in an inaccessible location, and then presents a body that can be linked to each and every one of them. Our writer is toying with us in the most delicious way, and this is without question, a metafiction lover’s dream! Includes the 10 Rules Of Detective Fiction as written by the author!
Read MoreI haven’t reviewed a podcast in a while, but this one, self-described as a new podcast unpacking “airport bestsellers that enraptured our hearts and ruined our minds” was irresistible to this reader! A smart talking, wise cracking podcast that sets out to debunk the pseudoscience books that seemed to run amok on the bestseller lists as they captured our collective imaginations.
Read MoreI once spent a lovely afternoon with Julia Child. True story. During my beloved bookstore years, I was delegated the welcome task of being her assistant over the course of a book signing and cooking segment. Not to worry, I only touched the books! If this seems a non sequitur, rest assured I have a point. In this utterly charming cozy mystery, Julia Child is a character.
Read MoreI’m a planner in every way you could imagine, a particular quirk that benefits my reading life. And now you dear reader, will reap the rewards with my new monthly post that will feature three of the most interesting books coming out in the next month as well as a few extra just for fun. Happy Reading!
Read MoreHenry Kimball, former teacher turned private investigator is suspicious when an old student, Joan, shows up at his office out of the blue. She is intent on engaging his services in following her husband to confirm he is in fact a cheat and a liar. But Henry needs a little convincing. You see, he always sensed there was something off about her, and years later he still can’t shake that feeling.
Read MoreOne of the many delights of the reading life is finding an unexpected niche subgenre centered around a topic you didn’t realize you were fascinated by. Fine arts fiction is one such category for me. Populated by provocative thrillers as well as in-depth character studies that delve into the genius of artists. I have curated for you a collection of books that illustrate in vivid detail magnetic artists and art, both loosely tied to real life events and wholly fabricated.
Read MoreEveryone thinks Geeta is a diabolical killer, often referred to as a self-made widow. That she did away with her abusive husband in some vicious and bloody fashion. And they all secretly applaud her for it. And they want to thrust her into some murderer/mentor role she is woefully unprepared for. Full of strong women and acerbic dialogue, a gem that is not to be missed!
Read MoreEve was the girl who survived the Nothing Man. Now she’s the woman who is going to catch the unknown killer who destroyed her family and bring him to justice. Whose idea of justice remains blurry for much of the novel. This novel unravels an astute juxtaposition of predator and prey unlike any I have read before. A page turner in every sense of the word!
Read MoreAfter the death of her partner from drug poisoning, Elsie, shattered by pain and grief, is barely functional. She may in fact be unravelling. She is feeding her young children snack food for dinner, making poor decisions in her desperate search for a sequel soulmate, and frankly is beginning to smell. A weird, wonderful and heartbreaking novel!
Read MoreEverybody lies. An adage I’m sure we’ve all heard countless times. Every single character in this book embraces it with unabashed glee. A missing woman. A suspicious husband. A trope you’ve come across dozens of times before, right? Not like this you haven’t. A thriller that lives up to all the adjectives; fast-paced, page turner; unputdownable…
Read MoreIf you’ve followed me on this site for a while, you know I love books with vampire lore, notably those that conceptualize fresh mythology, essentially ousting the endless existing tropes. This one does so in spades, creating a hierarchy of eight vampiric courts, each with its own set of powers and position. Couple of things that stay the same…the gory action and the steamy love scenes. As they should!
Read MoreElizabeth was resolute in her vision of where her life was going to go; PhD in Chemistry, a lauded position in her field, a career peppered with groundbreaking innovations; and absolutely, positively, no romance or children. You know what they say about best laid plans. I LOVED this book, a smart and savvy delight in every way!
Read MoreI’m a planner in every way you could imagine, a particular quirk that benefits my reading life. And now you dear reader, will reap the rewards with my new monthly post that will feature three of the most interesting books coming out in the next month as well as a few extra just for fun. Happy Reading!
Read MoreThis is a story of family secrets, the ones we bury deep. The ones so dangerous that no member of a family, no matter what circumstance they find themselves in, ever dares to speak of. The ones that will unravel everything without anyone even noticing. A beautifully written gem that is not to be missed!
Read MoreOur characters find themselves pulled into the Red Queen project, a division of professionals in the field of crime solving that have skills that allow them to continually adapt in order to catch the bad guys. A division that has no hierarchy, no internal rivalries, no bureaucracy. And no need to follow the letter of the law. Comparison will be drawn to Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, appropriately so!
Read MoreStation Eternity – Mur Lafferty
Dead Silence – S.A. Barnes
The Stars Undying – Emery Robin
Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir
Salvaged – Madeleine Roux
Some Desperate Glory – Emily Tesh
The Circus Infinite – Khan Wond
The Paradox Hotel – Rob Hart
Tell Me An Ending – Jo Harkin
Night Shift – Natalka Burian
Zero Sum Game – S.L. Huang
Full Immersion – Gemma Amor
A History Of What Comes Next – Sylvain Neuvel
A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine
Robopocalypse – Daniel Wilson
Mindwalker – Kate Dylan
Atomic Anna – Rachel Barenbaum
The Spare Man – Mary Robinette Kowal
Winter’s Orbit – Everina Maxwell
Light From Uncommon Stars – Ryka Aoki
Mother Code – Carole Stivers
The Impossible Us – Sarah Lotz
The Three-Body Problem – Cixin Liu
Babel – R.F. Kuang (Epic Fantasy)
The Book Eaters – Sunyi Dean (Horror Fantasy)
Seven Faceless Saints – M.K. Lobb (Dark Fantasy)
Ninth House – Leigh Bardugo (Occult Fantasy)
One Dark Window – Rachel Gillig (Gothic Fantasy)
These Violent Delights – Chloe Gong (Epic Fantasy)
The Atlas Six – Olivia Blake (Epic Fantasy)
Wicked Saints – Emily A. Duncan (Dark Fantasy)
Iron Widow – Xiran Jay Zhao (Epic Fantasy)
Siren Queen – Nghi Vo (Mythical Fantasy)
The Bone Season – Samantha Shannon (Epic Fantasy)
Book Of Night – Holly Black (Dark Fantasy)
Vampire Weekend – Mike Chen (Contemporary Fantasy)
Secret Identity – Alex Segura (Superhero Fantasy)
The Starless Crown – James Rollins (Epic Fantasy)
Fairy Tale – Stephen King (Mythical Fantasy)
A Crown Of Ivy & Glass – Claire Legrand (Medieval Fantasy)
The Cartographers – Peng Shepherd (Magical Fantasy)
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn – Mark Lawrence (Epic Fantasy)
Ordinary Monsters – J.M Miro (Historical Fantasy)
The Raven Tower – Ann Leckie (Mythical Fantasy)
The Jasmine Throne – Tasha Suri (Epic Fantasy)
The Queen Of Tearling – Erika Johansen (Medieval Fantasy)
The book opens with Lucy, from Dracula fame, standing in the shadow of the Hollywood sign with a shovel in one hand and an urn of Dracula’s ashes in the other. Not all the ashes, just some. And they seem to be whispering. Are you not intrigued? If not, I advise you get there fast!
Read MoreThe latest offering from Hendrix embraces all the elements fans of his books have come to love. Deeply creepy, gleefully campy, slightly cheeky, and unexpectedly touching. There is something magical about books where you can tell the writer was having a blast while writing, and this is true of all this author’s books. Don’t miss out on this trippy rollicking ride in the ultimate house of horrors!
Read MoreFirstly, can we talk about that cover? Brilliant. Secondly, can we talk about the premise? Mystery set during a baking competition? Also brilliant! Honestly, I’m surprised it took so long to have a fictional tale of murder and mayhem surrounding the cutthroat world of culinary competitions, but I’m just glad it’s finally arrived!
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