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Books and literature provide us with a way to escape from the everyday world and into different realms of imagination. They transport us to different times and places, and allow us to explore different cultures and worlds. They also provide insights into the human condition, and can be a source of inspiration and comfort. Books and literature have always been a part of my life. I can remember curled up with a good book on many occasions, whether it was during a rainy day or when I needed a break from reality. I am so grateful for the ability that books have to whisk us away to another time or place, and to teach us something new about the world around us.
Spotlight: That's Novel Books– Silent Book Club
Silent Book Club... but make it a fundraiser! That's Novel Books, an independent bookstore in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted their second annual Silent Book Club fundraiser for OurBRIDGE for Kids, a nonprofit that supports newly arrived and first-generation immigrant and refugee children and their families. Attendee
THE CHAMPAGNE CRUSH: A Romance Novel | LITERARY TITAN
Caroline O’Connell’s The Champagne Crush is a sparkling romance that blends high-stakes business drama with personal reinvention, set against the lush backdrop of Napa Valley and the glitz of Manhattan. The story follows Catherine Reynolds, a poised yet uncertain PR consultant with a tattered romantic past and high-society roots, who gets swept into the whirlwind…
Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang: Pressure’s High Just to Stay Alive ‘Cause the Heat is On - The Irresponsible Reader
Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang, DETAILS: Publisher: Shotgun Honey Books Publication Date: March 18, 2025 Format: eARC Length: 320 pg. Read Date: April 15-18, 2024 What's Dark Neon & Dirt About? I've tried 6 different versions of this, and have ended up saying something I regret each time. Let's see if I can
The Lost Princess | LITERARY TITAN
The Lost Princess is a romantasy novel that blends high-stakes political intrigue with personal discovery. It follows Elena, a young woman raised in an orphanage, who discovers she is the last surviving heir to the throne of a secretive realm called Zurdonia. Thrust into a life she never asked for, she must face assassins, unravel…
BOOK NEWS: June 3, 2025 - The Neverending TBR
Happy June! Summer feels officially here, and this week there are a TON of fantastic sounding books to put on your TBR! Here are some of the books releasing this week. Books for Kids But Where Do Sea Turtles Live? – Book 3 in the Alex’s Field Guides series, this one focused on sea turtles. Read More
Why Don’t Spinning Tops Fall: Conversations With Curious Caroline | LITERARY TITAN
Charles DeLisi’s Why Don’t Spinning Tops Fall? is an imaginative and intellectually vibrant book that merges science, storytelling, and familial warmth. It follows a curious teenager, Caroline, as she bombards her scientifically inclined parents with questions about the world. Each chapter unfolds as a conversation exploring topics from the physics of pressure and timbre in…
The Loss of What Is Past | LITERARY TITAN
The Loss of What Is Past is a sweeping science fiction epic that picks up where The Lightning in the Collied Night left off, continuing the journey of physicist and time traveler Kapono Ailana. Set largely in the 22nd century, the story blends time travel, futuristic science, and human emotion into a tale of exploration,…
Bookouture Blog Tour for Nobody Saw Him by Liz Lawler | Beth's Book-Nook Blog
I'm here today as part of the blog tour for Nobody Saw Him (also known as "one of my worst motherhood nightmares"). The woman in this book has a little boy who disappears and no one saw him go anywhere or be taken. In fact, no one saw her with him and soon everyone is…
How Change Really Happens | LITERARY TITAN
Sierra Melcher’s How Change Really Happens is part guidebook, part heart-to-heart open discussion, offering readers a warm and honest exploration of personal transformation. Framed around metaphors from nature—trees, butterflies, and lotus flowers—it walks the reader through both the emotional and practical aspects of change. The book is structured in two parts: the first dispels common…
Murder With Wine by Anita Dickason - Travelers Life Design
Murder With Wine: A Tori Winters Mystery by Anita Dickason is like stepping into a cozy home filled with the smell of coffee and spiced muffins. Definitely, a winning combination in my book. Book Title: Murder With WineSeries: Tori Winters Mystery Series, Book 3Author: Anita DickasonGenre: Cozy Mystery / Suspense Deceit Runs DeepDanger Runs Deeper […]
Spring Into Summer with New Books this June! ~ Book Nation by Jen
So Much To Choose From… Fiction, romance, nonfiction and thrillers all have a place with me! This month I am excited to check out the latest Wally Lamb book as well as Bianca Marais’s new mystery! My cup runneth over when it comes to 2025 releases so I am curious and want to know what […]
The Ocean I Remember: My Mintakan Awakening – BooknVolume
I didn’t go looking for this. There was no flash of light, no grand initiation—just an ache. A longing that lived in the quiet places inside me, and in moonlight on water. In tears that came too easily. In the way I stood at the edge of the sea and felt not wonder—but recognition and longing. A…
It’s Always The Husband by C.L. Taylor – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new thriller from C.L. Taylor, It's Always The Husband. I love Cally's books so it is always exciting to see a new one is on the horizon. Even more so when I am lucky enough to get an early read, so thank you to publisher, Avon,…
Bibliotherapy in the NHS and medical sector! – Book Therapy
A couple of Fridays ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to a wonderful set of professional medics, doctors, psychiatrists and nurses alongside the wonderful Tim Hodgetts and Ananta Dave, on the power of bibliotherapy, and specifically poetry as medicine.All held in a beautiful setting in the heart of London, Senate Hou
The Next Generation of Disaster Management | LITERARY TITAN
Dr. Todd D. Brauckmiller’s The Next Generation of Disaster Management is a bold and sweeping overview of how emergency response has evolved, from Cold War-era civil defense to cutting-edge, AI-driven systems. Drawing heavily from the author’s own military and academic experience, the book is both a technical deep dive and a passionate argument for more…
MUSIC MONDAY: “Ok, But This Is The Last Time” by The Offspring - The Irresponsible Reader
Music Monday's originated at The Tattooed Book Geek's fantastic blog and has shown up hither, thither, and yon since then. sharing mostly for the (well-executed) novelty of a piano version of a song by this band.
It Was a Wild Time | LITERARY TITAN
Kevin Matthew Hayes Author Interview Ethan Tucker’s Job follows an ex-soldier turned reluctant lawman who is tasked with tracking down a dangerous outlaw and his mission is complicated by old friends, new enemies, and his own inner demons. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I grew up in central and south Florida…
The Devil Is In The Details | LITERARY TITAN
Rox Burkey & Charles Breakfield Author Interview Enigma Jewels follows a relentless pursuit across the Caribbean as a cyber-sleuthing team races to stop a shadowy criminal mastermind exploiting sunken treasure, cryptocurrency, and cartel chaos. What inspired you to set Enigma Jewels in the Caribbean, and how did the location shape the story’s tone and pacing?…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/06/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
After last week’s epic book journey, it is almost inevitable that this week would be quieter. A lot quieter. I had some time off work in addition to the Bank Holiday - bonus - so I was able to read, but as for physical or digital books, a lot less of those. I fed the…
Tangled Darkness – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Tangled Darkness Author: M.M. Desch Genre: Psychological thriller In Tangled Darkness by M.M. Desch, psychiatrist Leslie Schoen suddenly finds her life turned upside down when she is accused of stealing a heavily guarded medication. Shortly after that, one of her colleagues turns up dead, presumed murdered, and she’s a suspect. As a…
Bookouture Blog Tour for WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS by Emily Shiner | Beth's Book-Nook Blog
I'm happy to be part of this thriller of a novel today! This was disturbing and suspenseful, and I honestly was not sure how it was going to turn out. Great for fans of psychological thriller and suspense, What Every Mother Needs is one you'll find hard to put down! Here's the scoop: Book Description:…
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