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The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)

Tamás Szikszai’s The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool is a wildly inventive and razor-sharp satirical romp through a dystopian sci-fi future that feels eerily plausible, and all too human. With the madcap spirit of Douglas Adams and the dystopian edge of Black… Continue Reading “The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)”

Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2187)

Oyindamola Dosunmu’s Your Tomorrow Was Today is a striking and powerful debut—one that pulses with emotional gravity, cultural resonance, and a fierce literary voice. Set between the energetic bustle of Lagos City and the evocative terrain of Eastern Nigeria, this novel invites readers into… Continue Reading “Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2187)”

Adding a Point by Amir Szuster (Book Review #2186)

In Adding a Point, author Amir Szuster invites readers into a beautifully concise world where very short stories—most under 200 words—carry surprising emotional weight and philosophical resonance. This collection of 55 flash fiction pieces is a celebration of literary minimalism, proving that brevity, when… Continue Reading “Adding a Point by Amir Szuster (Book Review #2186)”

Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)

Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the… Continue Reading “Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)”

An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2184)

Cynthia Joyce Clay’s An Affection for an Unmarried Lady is a masterful homage to the Regency romance tradition, infused with clever twists, layered emotional entanglements, and a vivid sense of time and place. With elegant prose and a deep understanding of aristocratic mores, Clay… Continue Reading “An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2184)”

Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)

Unspoken: A Dust Novel delivers a gripping and emotionally resonant story of survival, separation, and the enduring bonds of family. Set against the bleak backdrop of the 1935 Dust Bowl, this first installment in The Dust Series follows ten-year-old Ruby Lee Becker, a girl… Continue Reading “Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)”

Children Of The Fire Moon by Bigfoot (Book Review # 2181)

Bigfoot takes a bold leap into cosmic fantasy with Children Of The Fire Moon, a dark and whimsical space tale that blends childhood innocence with unsettling mystery. Set on a remote lunar world, this short, atmospheric adventure follows Robert, Margo, and Jimi — three… Continue Reading “Children Of The Fire Moon by Bigfoot (Book Review # 2181)”

Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2143)

Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days is a heartfelt and tender tribute to the sacred role reversal many adult children experience in their parents’ twilight years. In this beautifully written diary-style memoir, Jane Farrell recounts the emotional journey of caring… Continue Reading “Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2143)”

Shattered by Isabella Jacqueline (Book Review #2177)

Shattered is a profoundly honest and heartrending collection of poetry that traces the difficult journey of a young woman grappling with the aftermath of sexual assault and the heavy toll of chronic depression. Through a series of intimate, poem-by-poem reflections spanning five years, Isabella… Continue Reading “Shattered by Isabella Jacqueline (Book Review #2177)”