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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Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin

Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin

May 8, 2026 |

1816, the Year Without a Summer, is familiar to many people, whether because of the historical significance of the Mount Tambora eruption or because of the literary significance of the intellectual gathering at Lake Geneva, which led to Mary Shelley writing...

The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn

The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn

May 8, 2026 |

In the early 1900s, Maisie Marlowe moved to Chicago with her guardian, Sir Malcolm. Getting off the train, they see people unloading the most beautiful carousel, one that was built specifically for the World’s Fair in Paris. The Midnight Carousel, while intriguing, is...

Zen Caregiving by Roy Remer

Zen Caregiving by Roy Remer

May 8, 2026 |

Caring for a dying loved one is one of the most demanding things a person can do. It could also be one of the loneliest. Burnout, grief, and emotional exhaustion are common experiences for family caregivers. Zen Caregiving by Roy Remer speaks directly to that reality...

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Comedy Reads for Sunny Days

May 1, 2026 |

Summer reading doesn’t have to be gentle. Some of the funniest fiction arriving this season leans instead into chaos, ambition, emotional overload, and the absurdity of trying to keep life on track when everything is already slightly off the rails. From pandemic-era...

Comfy Spring Romances

Apr 1, 2026 |

Spring is the season of fresh starts, blooming possibilities, and love stories that feel as warm as the returning sunshine. There’s something especially comforting about settling in with a cozy romance this time of year—stories filled with witty banter, slow-burn...

Romance Books to Read This Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is all about love in its many forms: second chances, unexpected sparks, heartfelt journeys, and laugh-out-loud romantic fun. This curated list of romance novels spans contemporary love stories, witty enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and deeply emotional...

June Romance for a Summer of Love

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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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