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 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 Esther Mollica, Author of The Queen of Gay Street

by | November 9, 2022 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Manhattan Book Review's Kristi Elizabeth interviews Esther Mollica, author of The Queen of Gay Street. What prompted you to write your...
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Interview with Salah el Moncef, Author of Now and Then

by | October 17, 2022 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Manhattan Book Review’s Kristi Elizabeth interviews Salah el Moncef, author of Now and Then What inspired you to write Now and Then? Are...
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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 Esther Mollica, Author of The Queen of Gay Street

by | November 9, 2022 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Manhattan Book Review's Kristi Elizabeth interviews Esther Mollica, author of The Queen of Gay Street. What prompted you to write your...
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Interview with Salah el Moncef, Author of Now and Then

by | October 17, 2022 | Interviews, Written | 0 Comments

Manhattan Book Review’s Kristi Elizabeth interviews Salah el Moncef, author of Now and Then What inspired you to write Now and Then? Are...
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American Demon

American Demon

Dec 4, 2023 |

Between 1934 and 1938, residents of Cleveland, Ohio, were horror-struck by a series of gruesome murders. Forty years before the term was coined, the Cleveland Torso Murder, aka the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Lane, was one of America’s early serial killers. As the body...

The Engagement Party

The Engagement Party

Nov 23, 2023 |

The Engagement Party is a fantastic suspense novel that takes a turn for the worst when Kassandra meets her future in-laws. When the invitation to their very own engagement party comes in the mail, Kassandra and Murray are both surprised. After all, Murray had just...

A Song So Black, So Proud!

A Song So Black, So Proud!

Nov 23, 2023 |

A Song So Black, So Proud illustrates the lyrical text explaining the story behind the iconic James Brown song, representing the courageous pronouncements of Black pride and power during the Civil Rights movement. Owens provides the story behind the music and how...

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Women-Led Graphic Novels

Aug 9, 2022 | ,

If you’re looking for a graphic novel that centers on the adventures of a strong, independent, and dynamic female lead character, then look no further than the five books featured in this roundup. From the past to the future to the deeply strange present, all five...

Through Another’s Eyes

Jun 28, 2022 | ,

The five memoirs included in this roundup detail the lives and experiences of five truly remarkable individuals. From mysterious medical conditions and life in cyberspace to culinary adventures and survival against the odds by way of adventuresome history, the stories...

Pride Month Roundup

Jun 3, 2022 | ,

In the United States, LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which took place in New York City in 1969 and marked a turning point in the fight for equality. If you’re looking for some new queer reads to enjoy this June, then...

YA for the Forever Young

May 20, 2022 | ,

If you prefer your young adult fiction to feature some romance or maybe a poetic memoir, then the books included in this list will appeal to you. There’s a mix of contemporary, paranormal, and science fiction to dip into as well as a hint of horror and some LGBTQ+...

Escape with Modern Literature

May 12, 2022 | ,

If you’re looking for a read that will both challenge and entertain, then the five modern works of fiction included in this roundup should be right up your alley. From rampaging gamers to mysterious blue lights in the sky to spies with various levels of success, these...

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