Popular perception is that Westerns are out of style for readers. Despite this, Western influences have been appearing in young adult books in recent years. There have been westerns with steampunk elements, those set in dystopian worlds, and even one with zombies. However, Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman includes no extras - only the classic... Continue Reading →
Book of Speculation by Ericka Swyler
This book was picked up and read on a whim based entirely on the title and cover art. Yes, I judged a book by its cover and am very glad that I did. It takes a wild combination of libraries, books, mermaids, and carnivals and twists it all into an intriguing tale. With a mysterious... Continue Reading →
The Widow by Fiona Barton
In her debut novel, Fiona Barton has garnered a lot of attention and even an endorsement by horror master, Stephen King. The book falls into the vein of recent bestsellers like “Gone Girl” and “Girl on the Train” and concentrates on the dark secrets that can occur within a marriage.The main character, Jean Taylor... Continue Reading →
Interview with Michael Christie
Michael Christie is the author of If I Fall, If I Die, which was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, won the Northern Lit Award, and was selected as a New York Times Editors’ Choice. His collection of short stories, The Beggar's Garden, was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, a finalist for the Writers'... Continue Reading →
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