In Genevieve Graham’s The Secret Keeper, Dot and Dash Wilson, twin sisters with contrasting passions, find themselves thrust into World War II’s turmoil. Their journey, intricately woven against Canada’s backdrop, illuminates the often-overlooked roles of female heroes. Graham’s expert storytelling evokes a myriad of emotions, leaving an indelible mark on readers’ hearts.
As we bid adieu to March and embrace the blossoms of April, book dragons everywhere eagerly anticipate the literary treasures awaiting them on the shelves. With April just around the corner, it’s time to highlight some of the most anticipated book releases of the month.
Journey to the rolling green hills and lively traditions of Ireland with our curated selection of St. Patrick’s Day reads! Pour yourself a pint of Guinness and settle into a book where legends come to life and the legacy of St. Patrick’s enduring influence is realized. The Emerald Isle awaits!
“Danger lurks. Ready yourself.” Book 1 of The Eldrystone series, House of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour is an epic, almost dystopian, fae fantasy in which Princess Valeria’s journey intertwines with Rífíor’s quest for revenge, their fates intertwining in unexpected ways. Despite not being as expected, you’ll find yourself engaged from start to finish.
Happy Lunar New Year! Characterized by vibrant festivities where families gather for reunion dinners, exchange gifts, and honor ancestors, Lunar New Year is a traditional holiday celebrated by various East Asian cultures. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and the embracing of new beginnings – so let the lunar energy envelop you and kick off the new year with these Lunar New Year-inspired reads!
Embrace the chill of February with these 50+ cozy winter reads, perfect for those snowy afternoons curled up with a blanket. From icy landscapes to heartwarming tales, let these books make this season your coziest reading adventure yet.
While Veterans Day honors U.S. military veterans, Remembrance Day is celebrated by many nations, originally marking the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I. In a tribute to our heroes and my fellow servicemen and women, we’re sharing a selection of books that honor their courage, resilience, sacrifice, and spirit.
From the pages of The Vampire Genesis Chronicles, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing the echoes of Vlad the Impaler’s Wallachia… Embark on a journey through time, myths, and history with us as we immerse ourselves in Lara Bronson’s The Vampire Genesis Chronicles.
In the early hours of April 15, 1912 some 110 years ago the RMS Titanic passenger ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage, capturing the world’s attention and taking with her more than 1,500 souls.
Syndrome K was a neurological illness “that began with convulsions and dementia and led to paralysis and death from asphyxia.” This ailment, which terrified the Nazi soldiers occupying the city, reportedly saved anywhere from 20 to over 100 Jews who were destined for the Auschwitz concentration camp. But how was this possible during an epidemic of such a lethal sickness?
The 20th century was one filled with significant change within Europe, including the Russian Revolution of 1917, which consisted of two pivotal rebellions that year. While the latter November Revolution led to the rise of a group of communists known as the Bolsheviks to power, it was the initial February Revolution that ended centuries of imperial rule in Russia.
Word got around and before they knew it, people from all over New Jersey and New York were coming to talk to the famous spirit (with help from Maggie and Kate, of course). Thus, modern spiritualism was born and the Fox sisters became the first “mediums.” In fact, the movement grew so large that by the year 1867, more than 11,000,000 Americans (or two-fifths of the entire population at the time) were “spiritualists.”
