A young lawyer wakes up the morning after a work gala with no memory of how she got home the previous night and must figure out what, exactly, happened—and how…
Contemporary
Book Review: Portrait of a Thief
History is told by the conquerors. Across the Western world, museums display the spoils of war, of conquest, of colonialism: priceless pieces of art looted from other countries, kept even…
Book Review: The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning…
Book Review: Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
A year into her dream job at a cutthroat Silicon Valley startup, Cassie is trapped in a corporate nightmare. Between the long hours, toxic bosses and unethical projects, she struggles…
2023 in Book Reviews: Murder at the Theatre Royal, The Christmas Murder Game & The One That Got Away
As we inch closer to Christmas, today’s trio is full of festive delights; Ada Moncrieff’s Murder at Theatre Royale, Alexandra Benedict’s The Christmas Murder Game and a dash of romance…
Book Review: Bunny by Mona Awad
Samantha Heather Mackey couldn’t be more of an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at New England’s Warren University. A scholarship student who prefers the company of her…
2023 in Book Reviews: The Dead Romantics, Love In The Time of Serial Killers, The Launch Party & The Ward Witch
As promised, one final roundup before the day ends. This one is jam packed with ghosts, ghouls, magic, murder and a dash of romance! It includes; Ashley Poston’s The Dead…
2023 in Book Reviews: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, The Marriage Portrait & The Herd
For transparency, I’ve reached December and realised I am horribly behind compiling these reviews and I have read so many book this year so here’s another one!! Surprise!! You just…
2023 in Book Reviews: Motherthing, Cleopatra and Frankenstein, The List & New Animal
Today’s book review roundup is an eclectic mix of love, grief, chaos and just downright disaster. It includes; Ainslie Hogarth’s Motherthing, Coco Mellors’ Cleopatra and Frankenstein, Yomi Adegoke’s The List…