Book Review: The Swimmer, Joakim Zander Thriller: The Swimmer, Joakim Zander A young mother, killed in an explosion meant for her deep cover CIA lover. Their baby, left on the steps of the Swedish embassy. A man, tortured for decades by the decisions he made back then. That is the backdrop for Joakim Zander’s […]
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Book Review: Broken Homes, Ben Aaronovitch
Book Review: Broken Homes, Rivers of London Book 4, Ben Aaronovitch Book Review: Broken Homes, Rivers of London Book 4, Ben Aaronovitch Detective Peter Grant is becoming stronger in his magical powers, more confident in his detective work, but still is not allowed to drive DCI Nightingale’s jaguar around the streets of London. Nor is […]
Book Review: Whispers Underground, Rivers of London Book 3, Ben Aaronovitch
Book Review: Whispers Underground, Rivers of London Book 3, Ben Aaronovitch Book Review: Whispers Underground, Rivers of London Book 3, Ben Aaronovitch Peter Grant got his start in the police department that handles magic by interviewing a ghost who witnessed a murder. So when a young girl who lives near his parent’s apartment says […]
Book Review: Moon Over Soho, Ben Aaronovitch
Book Review: Spoonbenders, Daryl Gregory
Book Review: Spoonbenders, Daryl Gregory Fiction: Spoonbenders, Daryl Gregory Spoonbenders is one of the most delightfully strange stories I have read in a long time. Spoonbenders tells the story of a very dysfunctional family: The Amazing Telemachus Family. Teddy Telemachus is a con man. The self-professed inventor of Johnny Carson’s “Carnac the Magnificent” routine, Teddy […]
Book Review: Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor
Book Review: Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor Fantasy: Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor This sequel to Akata Witch has everything you want in a young adult fantasy. Compelling characters, exciting plot, brilliant writing, ferocious enemies, and a beautifully built world. Nnedi Okorafor is an amazing writer and Akata Warrior is a wonderful book. Sunny Nwazue […]
Book Review: Storm of Locusts, Rebecca Roanhorse
Book Review: Storm of Locusts, Rebecca Roanhorse Science Fiction: Storm of Locusts, Rebecca Roanhorse It is not often that I anticipate a new book as eagerly as I awaited Storm of Locusts, and Rebecca Roanhorse does not disappoint. In this sequel to Trail of Lightning, Maggie (known to some as a “Monsterslayer” and to others […]
Book Review: Florida, Lauren Groff – National Book Award Finalist
Book Review: Florida, Lauren Groff Short Story Collection: Florida, Lauren Groff Florida was a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award and was named one of NPR’s “Books of the Year” for 2018. A collection of short stories is the official description, but this basic characterization fails to do it justice. It is a collection […]
Book Review: American Spy, Lauren Wilkinson
Book Review: American Spy, Lauren Wilkinson Thriller: American Spy , Lauren Wilkinson American Spy is one of the deepest, most profound books I have ever read dealing with race, gender, imperialism, and American identity. Lauren Wilkinson has managed to weigh in on numerous deep and profound topics while weaving a tale of spycraft that stands […]
Book Review: The Poppy War, RF Kuang
Book Review: The Poppy War, RF Kuang Fantasy: The Poppy War, RF Kuang Shortlisted by many as one of the best fantasy books of 2018, The Poppy War is a stellar debut novel that feels both familiar and brand new. In some ways there is familiar territory being covered: Runin, a poor orphan girl, studies […]