An ancient being formed during a foolish ritual meets a cursed woman who has the brightest soul the being has ever yearned to devour. Making a deal with the devil, Cybil convinces Miriam, the embodiment of darkness, to give her a chance to break her curse. If she cannot, her soul will be for the …
Look, it’s simple: I love a story involving a lighthouse, especially one that explores dark places where the boundaries of reality begin to blur. Diego Muzzio’s English-language debut is a gothic triumph. For me, it has all the makings of a new classic. –Adrienne, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA Find beacons of all kinds at King’s …
Western Oregon is beautiful. The Cascade mountains harbor glorious natural settings, a few people who are off or nearly off the grid, and they provide a lovely backdrop to this story of a divorced father, his 12-year-old daughter and the weekends they spent in one long, yet short, year together. The rest of the time, …
This is a book about friendship, loss, finding happiness, time travel, and most of all—magical books. I was so drawn into our book-loving protagonist’s world as she discovers these fantastical books that there were multiple nights I stayed up reading far past my bedtime. This book is a necessary read for anyone who’s dreamed of …
1930s Kentucky: Cussy Mary Carter is a packhorse librarian who brings books to the people of Troublesome Creek. She is also part of a family who has a unique shade of blue skin– a trait that causes suspicion and distrust within her own community. This historical fiction novel is as fascinating as it is educational …
I was so excited when I saw this book in my publisher catalogs – Jess Kidd flirted with the mystery genre with her 2020 novel Things in Jars, which also happened to be the first of her novels that I picked up. It was so weird, dark and so delightful. She’s fully embraced the genre with …
The Wedding People reminds me of a movie I saw years ago called “A Wedding” which starred numerous big names, including Carol Burnett, who was a hoot. Actually, the two stories aren’t really alike, but they are both big weddings filled with tons of people and a particular person who drops in to wreak havoc. …
Something is slowly creeping towards giant walls from the sea? All tech and buildings are made out of mushrooms and plants? Murder?! This book really has everything and more. If you’re looking for a refreshing and strange read, The Tainted Cup checks all the boxes, from murder-mystery to fantasy to sci-fi. –Kelly S., Village Books, …
The Hairdresser’s Son is an exquisite literary achievement about mystery, discovery, the search for understanding, and the potential for change. Cornelis left the day he learned his wife was pregnant, leaving home only to meet death a day later. Now, his son, Simon, is running the inherited barber shop left to him by the man …
It actually had me laughing out loud. The voice is refreshing; at a time when it seems AI is seeping into everything, you can almost feel the warmth of the human touch here. –Laura, Paulina Springs Books, Sisters, OR Treat yourself to a road trip of a book from Paulina Springs and other independent bookstores.
