Mullen’s new novel takes place in Boston, shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. With the US set to join the war effort, anti-Semitism is at an all time high as fearful citizens look for a scapegoat to blame for America’s ground offensive in Europe. Anne, a reporter for a Boston newspaper, is trying to…
In Northern Sweden sit two towns which are the fiercest of rivals. While both communities have deeply competitive junior hockey teams, only one, Beartown, is in possession of a generational talent. The talent in question is the key to unlocking Beartown’s economical recovery following the collapse of its local factory, the town’s largest employer. If…
BAD CREE follows MacKenzie, a young Indigenous woman from the Canadian Prairies living in Vancouver. Nearly a year has passed since her sister Sabrina’s untimely death and MacKenzie has yet to properly grieve. However, when Sabrina begins showing up in Mackenzie’s vivid and deeply upsetting nightmares, MacKenzie is called home by her family to confront…
Another year, another top 10 list. In years past, I’ve tried to post five fiction and five non-fiction, however, this year my fiction list was so strong, it overtook all by one spot for non-fiction. Station Eleven – Emily St John Mandala What can I say about this book that hasn’t been said by so…
The Night House follows teen Richard Elauved as he’s sent to the remote town of Ballantyne to live with his Aunt and Uncle following the tragic deaths of his parents. Carrying the hurt caused by his parents’ untimely demise, Richard assumes the role of bully terrifying his peers and classmates at school. One afternoon, Richard…
Author John Connolly is very much tied to my love of reading. In 2008, I had reached out on a pro wrestling message board (odd, I know) looking for any reading recommendations. A fellow poster responded with Connolly’s critically acclaimed 2006 novel, THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS. I absolutely loved it. Since then, I have…
Taking place over a brutally hot summer in 1974, SMALL MERCIES follows the desegregation of schools in Southie (South Boston) and the simmering frustration and deep-seated racism held by both the parents and the children who are affected. The novel’s main protagonist, single-mother Mary Pat Fennessy, grows worried after her daughter Jules did not return…
Trent, Rita and their son Milo arrive at their new home located in their new suspiciously unfinished subdivision and while getting settled, it isn’t long before they uncover shoddy workmanship throughout their property. Driven to fix it himself, Trent tackles the work head on. However, as the work becomes increasingly complicated, it takes a toll on…
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