Whether you’re an avid reader or just dabble in the occasional good read, we’ve got you covered! We’ve been reviewing books, interviewing interesting authors, and writing book-related articles since 2008. Take a peek below — we cover 30 different genres — so you’re bound to find a book that ticks your box. See what our reviewer thought of it. While we often provide a Bookshop.org link to buy any book that strikes your fancy here, we strongly encourage you to support your local bookstore and pick up a copy there.

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Interview with Bal Khabra, Author of “Spiral”

by | January 28, 2025 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

In this interview, we chat with Bal Khabra, the author of Spiral, a captivating hockey romance that delves into fame, pressure, and...
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Interview with Freya Marske, Author of “Swordcrossed”

by | October 8, 2024 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Freya Marske is the inventive author behind the new captivating fantasy novel Swordcrossed. Set against a backdrop of arranged marriage...
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Interview with Anara Guard, author of Like a Complete Unknown

by | June 7, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

What inspired you to write this book? I grew up at the very edge of the Sixties, too young to participate much but old enough to be a...
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An Interview with Terrance C. Newby, Author of Dangerfield’s Promise

by | June 6, 2023 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Chicago Book Review's Maria Yinks interviews Terrance C. Newby, author of Dangerfield's Promise. What was the most rewarding aspect of...
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Interview with Bal Khabra, Author of “Spiral”

by | January 28, 2025 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

In this interview, we chat with Bal Khabra, the author of Spiral, a captivating hockey romance that delves into fame, pressure, and...
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Interview with Freya Marske, Author of “Swordcrossed”

by | October 8, 2024 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Freya Marske is the inventive author behind the new captivating fantasy novel Swordcrossed. Set against a backdrop of arranged marriage...
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Interview with Anara Guard, author of Like a Complete Unknown

by | June 7, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

What inspired you to write this book? I grew up at the very edge of the Sixties, too young to participate much but old enough to be a...
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An Interview with Terrance C. Newby, Author of Dangerfield’s Promise

by | June 6, 2023 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Chicago Book Review's Maria Yinks interviews Terrance C. Newby, author of Dangerfield's Promise. What was the most rewarding aspect of...
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A Beacon in the Night (Secret Churchill Files)

A Beacon in the Night (Secret Churchill Files)

Oct 29, 2025 |

Caitrin Colline, our protagonist, is described on the back of the book as a “female James Bond, only wittier”. I’m not familiar enough with the Bond movies to properly compare with, but I am familiar enough to say that A Beacon in the Night is definitely Bondesque. It...

Refugee: The Graphic Novel

Refugee: The Graphic Novel

Oct 29, 2025 |

Alan Gratz's Refugee has become a graphic novel, illustrated by Iranian-born artist Syd Fini. The book follows the terrifying path of three kids in different times, countries, and settings, as they try to escape political persecution that will likely end in their...

Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World

Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World

Oct 29, 2025 |

Colin works in Human Resources at Dark Enterprises, which is your friendly neighborhood hell-like multinational corporation. He’s spent years in a cubicle, taking abuse from those around him, and now he’s facing the wrath of a co-worker trying to sabotage his career....

Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland

Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland

Oct 29, 2025 |

If you’re a fan of the radio show and podcast A Way With Words, you’ve likely already bought this eagerly awaited book. If not, you’ll definitely tune in after reading this delightful account of “adventures in languageland.” Never stuffy, Barnette’s style is...

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June Romance for a Summer of Love

Jun 10, 2025 | ,

June is prime time for reading romance. Most people say summer is full of love anyway. We've gathered some of the most anticipated romance books being released this June just in time for your summer of love. From enemies-to-lovers to slow-burn romances, there's...

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