Category: book review
Book Review: James by Percival Everett
When enslaved Jim learns he will be sold and separated from his family, he hides on Jackson Island, where he meets Huck Finn, who has faked his death to escape his abusive father. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey down the Mississippi River, seeking freedom in the Free States. Along the way, Jim’s agency,…
Book Review: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
Rin, a war orphan, escapes her poor province by surprising everyone and earning her place at a prestigious military academy, Sinegard. While at the school she is bullied and discovers her shamanic ability to connect with ancient gods. As tensions rise in the empire and a military enemy attacks, Rin realizes that her newfound powers…
Book Review: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Mika Moon, one of the few witches in Britain, keeps her magic hidden from the world—except for an online account where she posts videos pretending to be a witch. This leads to an unexpected invitation to Nowhere House, a remote location where she’s asked to train three young witches. As Mika gets entangled in the…
Book Review: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Eva Mercy, a single mom and bestselling erotica writer, unexpectedly reunites with reclusive novelist Shane Hall at a literary event in New York. Though they act like strangers, the two share a hidden history: a passionate week spent together fifteen years ago. As they rekindle their connection over seven steamy days in Brooklyn, Eva must…
New Book Release: A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur
Iseul ventures into dangerous territory to rescue her sister from the tyrannical King Yeonsan. The king’s half-brother, Prince Daehyun, is plotting to overthrow the king. Will they be able to save her sister and catch a murderer before the king can stop them?
New Book Release: Shopkeeping: Stories, Advice, and Observations by Peter Miller
Beloved bookseller, Peter Miller, who has run a design bookshop in Seattle for four decades, writes about the journey of shopkeeping. This essay collection captures the art and heart of running a local shop treasured by the community. By the end, you can’t help wanting to own a shop.