A haunting dark academia tale. When college freshman Adria “Addie” Velde arrives at the University of the Arches, her mother’s California alma mater, she anticipates new beginnings but instead uncovers eerie mysteries. Addie, haunted by strange memories and her mother’s distant behavior, soon finds her college escape turning into a dark descent. The campus is […]
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A haunting and beautifully crafted tale of confronting trauma, woven through a subtle supernatural lens. Teenager Chase becomes convinced that she must protect her sister from a dark presence lurking in the woods. Seventeen-year-old Chase, her 10-year-old sister, Guthrie, and their parents have been traveling for years in their converted school bus, or “skoolie.” Since
Norman’s latest offering is a thrilling double-feature, perfect for readers who enjoy a touch of peril. This two-part narrative weaves a multigenerational saga centered on resilient women confronting life-threatening challenges. Harriet Yorke’s father, Peter, inherited Calla House from his family but decides to give the spacious Belsize Park residence to his daughter after purchasing a
A debut filled with imaginative flair, though occasionally disjointed. In a world where it’s forbidden for a 16-year-old tinker’s assistant like Kellan DuCuivre to wield the metal-carving magic known as makecraft, Kellan risks it all to help her mentor. A Black girl and the descendant of traitors to Nanseau, Kellan holds one of the lowest
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We Weave by Daniel W. Vandever, illustrated by Deonoveigh Mitchell is a heartwarming story that bridges generations by blending tradition, history, and modern technology. In this picture book, a young Navajo boy and his masaní (grandmother) work together to purchase a computer for his remote education. When they learn his school is shifting to online
A gripping midway point in a journey that promises a rewarding conclusion. In this sequel to The Pomegranate Gate (2023), two realms—one a mortal world experiencing a period similar to the Inquisition, and the other, the magical land of the long-lived Maziks—face threats of conquest and a rupture in reality itself. Mazik leader Tarses b’Shemhazai
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This Cold War thriller channels the essence of le Carré’s world. Harkaway, the son of John le Carré, crafts a spy tale set in the 10-year gap between The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1963) and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974). In early 1963 London, a Hungarian assassin named Miki Bortnik arrives at
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This essay collection is a tour de force of intelligence, wit, analytical prowess, and style—though it may prove overwhelming for some. In five essays, Ives intricately weaves together a wide array of themes, blending personal experience with cultural and historical insights. Known for her acclaimed works of fiction, poetry, and criticism—including Loudermilk and Life Is
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