In my never-ending quest to discover new works of fiction from around the world, I recently finished reading a fantastic collection of speculative fiction. Thyme Travelers: An Anthology of Palestinian Speculative Fiction is a great read. The stories are original in concept and give insight into the lives, hopes, and…
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Review – House of Leaves
I was expecting a fairly straightforward horror story when I picked up a copy of House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. What I got, however, was something completely different from any other fiction novel I’ve read. The story itself is hard to describe in a few words. It’s a…
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Review – The Undines by Laura Albu
Most people look at cruise ships as floating resorts. There’s endless food, drink, activities, and exotic ports of call. Very few pay much attention to the people who make the cruises happen, much less what they go through to ensure the guests have a pleasant trip. Laura Albu’s The Undines:…
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A Road Trip for Literature Fans
I’m sure this will only appeal to book nerds like me, but Literary Hub (a fantastic website for all things related to books and literature) posted a literary roadmap of the United States. If you’ve ever been curious about famous books and authors from your state, or even famous literary…
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Review – The Velvet Hammer
Not everyone is cut out to be a judge, but it takes a special kind of person to be a Chief Judge. In The Velvet Hammer, Belvin Perry, Jr. tells us of his classic success story. Raised by a single father, Perry and his two siblings didn’t have things handed…