Larrikin acquires Harry’s ‘The Fast Lane’
Monday, 18 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Larrikin House has acquired world rights to The Fast Lane, a…
‘The Dilemmas of Working Women’ review: The inner struggles of women in Japan explored
Japan is infamous for its gender inequality. Few women occupy positions of political and corporate leadership. They overwhelmingly…
‘The Magician of Tiger Castle’ review: Louis Sachar’s novel is funny and weird
Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared…
Short book reviews, including “Heartwood,” by Amity Gaige
Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and…
A rich trove of insights – The Irish Times
Gratefully and Affectionately. Mary Lavin and The New Yorker Author: Gráinne Hurley ISBN-13: 978-1-84840-930-9 Publisher: New Island Guideline…
Bourke’s Bookshelf: ‘A tomorrow better than today’ – Brainerd Dispatch
BRAINERD — I must confess the cover of this latest read might have factored into my decision to…
Review: The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket
A review of The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket By Jennifer N Sellitti,…
An Oprah selection, a Nobel winner and more
Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and…
Book Review: ‘New and Old’ art zine by Cooper Whittlesey
Arist Cooper Whittlesey and his ‘New and Old.’ — Photo courtesy of Cooper Whittlesey There’s something omnivorously large…
Fully Booked at ICPL: Reads for the whole family
We all have a unique relationship with our family. Some of us get along really well, others not…
Book Review: ‘Off Izaak Walton Road: The Grace that Comes Through Loss’ by Laura Julier
In Becoming Native to This Place, Wes Jackson says, “Either all the earth is holy or none is.…
‘Burn Book’ is a disturbing read on the tech industry
“Bug Hollow,” by Michelle Huneven (Penguin, 2025) Family dynamics propel this fast-paced novel. The Samuelson family in Altadena, Calif., endures…