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There’s something irresistible about a story that asks what would you change if you could slip back in time? Stephen King takes that question, cracks it open, and lets it bleed across nearly 900 pages in 11/22/63, a novel that surprised me with its warmth just as often as it startled me with its tension.
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Rated:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neal Shusterman’s Thunderhead, the second book in the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, doesn’t just continue the story—it escalates it. If Scythe was a philosophical dance with death, Thunderhead is a storm that questions the very meaning of control, morality, and what happens when humanity decides it’s outgrown its gods. Shusterman’s world remains one
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What do you get when you blend Pacific Rim-style mechas, a feminist revenge arc, and a reimagined version of Chinese history in space? You get Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao’s fiery, chaotic debut that shoots for the stars—sometimes literally—and almost sticks the landing. Set in the Huaxia Empire, a world plagued by alien invaders and
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Blood may be thicker than water, but sometimes, the family you choose is the one that truly saves you. The Found Family trope is one of my all-time favorites. There’s something deeply emotional about a group of misfits, outcasts, or loners who, through shared experiences, become fiercely loyal to each other. Whether they’re banding together
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Hum by Helen Phillips is a novel that presents an intriguing premise but, at least for this reader, ultimately struggles to live up to its potential. The book weaves together elements of speculative fiction, psychological drama, and existential inquiry, all centered around a world where communication feels increasingly ambiguous and disconnected. While Phillips’ writing is
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Collin Armstrong’s Polybius is an enthralling debut novel that blends 1980s nostalgia with supernatural horror. Drawing on the urban legend of the mysterious arcade game rumored to induce bizarre effects, Armstrong crafts a story that is part Stranger Things, part The Walking Dead. Set in the quiet coastal town of Tasker Bay, the narrative follows
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It hit without warning. An illness that is dropping humans like flies. It’s ruthless and causing fear in everyone that sees its effects. But some are immune and some…well, some are just different. The Uncanny. Beings with special traits and abilities that are being blamed for the illness that has managed to kill 2 billion
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264 days. That’s how long Juliette has been in isolation. No one knows what to do with her or even what she is capable of. After accidentally killing a little boy, just by trying to help him to his feet, she’s been locked away until someone can figure out what to do with her. That
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Is there anything better than reading in the mountains? I’m out in Colorado (heading home today) for my real job but I still found some time to cozy up with a book and get some major reading done. The Girl With All The Gifts is a post-apocalyptic tale focusing on a young girl named Melanie
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Hey book lovers! I’m still working on getting back into the swing of regular reading after taking a break. And hoping to get a habit going before my actual job kicks into high gear for the next couple of months. Today’s #FictionFriday, I’d like to introduce you to Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. I’m not usually big
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