‘Stand’ — and deliver: Writers riff off of King classic with post-apocalyptic visions | Books
Stephen King’s “The Stand,” originally published in 1978, is beloved by his “Constant Readers,” but has never really…
George Saunders’ journey from obscurity to acclaim began 30 years ago with a novel twist
NEW YORK (AP) — George Saunders’ path from obscurity to acclaim began some 30 years ago, not long…
Wendy N. Wagner’s Girl in the Creek
Wendy N. WagnerGirl in the CreekTor Nightfire, 2025 In this eco-horror thriller, a young woman, Erin Harper, travels…
Vivian Browne: My Kind of Protest
Vivian Browne: My Kind of ProtestEdited by Adrienne L. Childs and Amara AntillaGiles, in association with the Phillips…
Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal review – connections across the Indian diaspora
Saraswati is Gurnaik Johal’s first novel, named for the river goddess, who, following myth, once rippled across Northern…
‘Frankenstein’ 2025 reviews praise Jacob Elordi at Venice festival
Hollywood star power comes to the Venice Film Festival red carpet George Clooney brought Hollywood star power to…
Review: The Killer Question by Janice Hallett
When The Killer Question was announced, I knew I had to snap it up as a mystery aficionado,…
In “Familiaris,” a childhood memory of creative classroom hijinks
This book won the 2025 Colorado Book Award for Novel. A memory: slouching behind his desk at the…
10 books to read this fall, from Pynchon to Presley
NEW YORK (AP) — Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from…
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell review – reflections from a hospital bed
Garth Greenwell’s Small Rain garnered worldwide praise on its release last year. Its paperback release should do wonders…
“The Grand Secret” turns Mackinaw Island into a murder mystery setting
Picture this: you’re on Mackinac Island having a grand old time at the Grand Hotel, and then boom,…
‘The End of the World’ review: Stephen King’s world explored
Stephen King’s “The Stand,” originally published in 1978, is beloved by his “Constant Readers,” but has never really…