As an avid reader, I find immense joy in exploring stories that challenge my thinking and offer new perspectives. Recently, I had the profound pleasure of immersing myself in “A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell, a book that not only intrigued me but left an indelible impact on my understanding of gender dynamics … Read more
The Violin Conspiracy follows the story of Ray McMillian, a young Black man growing up in rural North Carolina with aspirations of becoming a world-class professional violinist. Despite facing various obstacles like his mother’s disapproval, financial constraints, and the prevalent racism in the classical music world, Ray remains determined to achieve his dreams. Unexpectedly, Ray … Read more
“We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart is a captivating young adult novel that tells the story of the wealthy Sinclair family and their seemingly idyllic summers spent on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts. The story is narrated by Cadence Sinclair Eastman, the oldest grandchild of the Sinclair family, who suffers from memory … Read more
Our Missing Hearts, a beautifully woven tale of love, loss, and the power of art, follows twelve-year-old Bird Gardner as he embarks on an extraordinary quest to find his long-lost mother, Margaret. Living a quiet life with his father, a former linguist, Bird is haunted by the disappearance of his Chinese American poet mother, whose … Read more
In today’s post, I compiled for you some of the best new mystery books 2023 so far. From pulse-pounding psychological thrillers to classic whodunits, this year’s lineup of mystery novels is sure to keep you captivated until the very last page. Whether you’re a seasoned mystery reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, … Read more
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a thrilling novel about a high school student named Avery Grambs who suddenly inherits the fortune of billionaire Tobias Hawthorne, despite not knowing him personally. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into Hawthorne House, a mansion full of secrets and puzzles that Tobias Hawthorne loved. But … Read more