The Woman in Cabin 10 Review: Is It WortAh the Hype?

The Woman in Cabin 10 Review: Is It WortAh the Hype?

about Ruth Ware My honest opinion? Yes, this psychological thriller is absolutely worth the hype, especially if you appreciate a classic murder mystery trapped in a tight, dangerous environment. The Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) succeeds by isolating its protagonist, much like a modern Agatha Christie novel a comparison Ware’s writing style is often compared … Read more

This Is Happiness Book Review: Niall Williams’ Beautiful Novel About Rain, Love, and Rural Ireland

About Niall Williams The quiet beauty of This Is Happiness, its focus on rain, love, and rural Ireland, makes perfect sense when you understand the life of its creator. Niall Williams, (born 1958), is an Irish writer of novels, plays, and non-fiction, known for his exquisite literary voice that often dips into magic realism. His … Read more

Tom Lake Book Review by Ann Patchett || A Ponderous Look at Past Love, Secrets, and Mother-Daughter Relationships || ENGLIXXY

Tom Lake Book Review by Ann Patchett || A Ponderous Look at Past Love, Secrets, and Mother-Daughter Relationships || ENGLIXXY

About Ann Patchett To truly appreciate Tom Lake a novel steeped in secrets and the quiet power of mother-daughter relationships we must first acknowledge the unconventional foundation of its author, Ann Patchett. Born on December 2, 1963, in Los Angeles, she is the younger of two daughters. Her childhood was anything but static: her mother and … Read more

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow Review: Love, Loss & Games

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow Review: Love, Loss & Games

About Gabrielle Zevin Zevin’s Career began with her debut novel Margarettown, published in 2005, chosen for the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Program and praised in a starred review by Kirkus Reviews as a droll piece filled with romantic whimsy and unexpected resonance, later reaching the James Tiptree Jr. Award longlisted circle. She … Read more

VIOLENCE OF ACTION Review: Adrenaline-Fueled Thriller

VIOLENCE OF ACTION Review: Adrenaline-Fueled Thriller

This book is a raw collection of first-person accounts from the elite 75th Ranger Regiment during the Global War on Terror (2001-2011). It offers an unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground look at harrowing combat missions, intense camaraderie, and the psychological realities faced by U.S. Army Rangers in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book, Violence of Action: The Untold Stories … Read more

The Outsider Who Broke the Liars’ System

The Outsider Who Broke the Liars' System

There is nothing quite as terrifying as a perfect illusion. It’s easy to look at a powerful, closed-off system a dynasty, a formidable family and believe it to be absolutely impenetrable. I remember being utterly captivated by this feeling when I first encountered “The Liars,” where the Sinclairs’ world on their private Beechwood Island felt … Read more

The 25 Most Poetic We Were Liars Quotes and Their Symbolism

The 25 Most Poetic We Were Liars Quotes and Their Symbolism

The moment we encounter the definitive mantra of the Sinclair family “We are liars. We are beautiful and privileged. We are cracked and broken.” we are instantly drawn into the hypnotic world of E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars. This single, potent line encapsulates the novel’s core theme: the devastating cost of maintaining a perfect façade. … Read more