Red Sheet Review: James Ellroy’s Most Deliciously Unhinged Novel Yet
James Ellroy’s Red Sheet, a Cold War Noir fever dream, is his most politically audacious novel yet. Read on for our review of the novel!
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Salomé Review: A Seductive Thriller That Bites Into Class and Consumption
A seductive stranger, a château in the Loire Valley, and a longevity conspiracy. Read on for our review of Salomé by Leslie Baird.
Mad Mabel Review: Sally Hepworth’s Darkest, Yet Warmest, Book to Date
Hepworth turns her darkest premise yet into her most moving novel. Read our review of Mad Mabel to see if the warmth and gloom balance out.
‘The Wandering Queen’ Neatly Reframes Myth for Modern Audience, Though Not Author’s Strongest Work
Claire Heywood stands out for her extensive research and desire for historical context. Read on for our review of her novel The Wandering Queen.
The Ending Writes Itself Review: Gleefully Vicious Whodunit With Publishing’s Number on Speed Dial
A locked-room mystery, publishing industry autopsy, and meta AF. Read our review of The Ending Writes Itself to find out if the book is a killer or a red herring.
Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos Review: McGuire Makes Magic Legible — and Genuinely Fun
Seanan McGuire takes on the Magic: The Gathering multiverse in a magical school novel. Is it first class? Read on for our review to find out.
Sisters in Yellow Review: Kawakami’s Darkest Novel Yet is Also Her Most Urgent
Kawakami goes noir in her most structurally ambitious novel yet. Read our review of Sisters in Yellow to find out whether the genre pivot pays off.
7 New LGBTQIA Books to Read This March: Be Right Back, A Good Person, and more
This March you can dive into new LGBTQIA reads: Be Right Back, A Good Person, The Celestial Seas, and more. Check out the rest of the list!
6 Books to Read for Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month in a literary way! Read our list of books that both educate and capture the imagination to brush up on women’s history.
Screenwriter Billy Ray Talks About His Debut YA Novel, Burn the Water, and What’s Coming Next
Billy Ray talks to us about his upcoming YA novel, Burn the Water, and why Rafe and Jule are such great characters. Check out the interview here!