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B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclass differences / Historical / Historical-China / Lotus Palace series / murder mystery / POC / POC author / strong heroine / Tang DynastyNo Comments
A well-bred lady and lowly street hustler team up in a historical murder mystery set during China’s glittering Tang Dynasty. Part of the best-selling Lotus Palace series. Impetuous and well-educated, young Lady Bai has always been the forgotten daughter between two favored sons. However, when Wei-wei’s older brother is tasked ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / Post apocalytpic / Sci-fi / short stories / ThanksgivingNo Comments
BARNEY – She looked forward everyday for him to come by. Then came the one day when he didn’t. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE – All it took was one missing ingredient to melt the heart of a lonely old man. AN EXPLOSIVE COMBINATION – In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of ... more >
Book Reviews / C ReviewsContemporary / golem / Hanukkah / holiday novella / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / novella / paranormal m/m romance / trans man7 Comments
Dave Cunningham hates the rampant consumerism that’s come to dominate his family’s Hanukkah celebrations. But a chance to bring a bit of a holiday happiness to his long-time crush, Amit Cohen, helps put him in a more festive mood. In the quest to craft the perfect gift, Dave tries to ... more >
Misc / Need A Rec!book-pimp / Open Thread / Promotion25 Comments
Got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat about stuff in general?
A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads#ownvoices / 1930s / epistolary / Historical / London / shop assistant / working class10 Comments
Business As Usual by Jane Oliver and Ann Stafford was first published in 1933. It’s a delightful illustrated novel in letters from Hilary Fane, an Edinburgh girl fresh out of university who is determined to support herself by her own earnings in London for a year, despite the mutterings of ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsanimals / children's book / Christmas / picture booksNo Comments
While Katy and her family spend a snowy Christmas away at Grandma’s house, a cold and clever little frog jumps at the chance to move into their warm, empty home. Unfortunately, so does every other four-legged forest dweller in the area. With the perfect holiday vacation house overrun with guests, ... more >
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