The Best Day Ever by Tupta and Ward is an adorable tale about appreciating who you are and accepting others as they are. It’s also got a dash of willingness to try something new (and equal willingness to abandon what’s not working). The planner of the week, Monday begins to feel unappreciated by her fellow […]
Berger’s Doll Seed is a collection of short stories with psychological / speculative horror themes. They are woven through with unsettling ideas about such things as ethical concerns regarding technology, or questions surrounding identity. These aren’t stories full of splatterpunk, full of gore, pagely death, and jump scares like the cheesy B flicks of the […]
Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Vegara Sanchez Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of this bright and beautiful personality. Her first ‘gig’ was singing for a captive audience at her mother’s hair salon, where she occasionally earned tips. Not long after, Beyoncé became lead singer of a kid band called Girls Tyme. (Not […]
Looking for a touch of Irish magic in your next read? Here’s a bevy of books that celebrate the Emerald Isle. You’ll find classic works of fiction that delve into Irish identity and culture. In addition, you will discover nonfiction tales that explore the island’s rich history and highlights its sense of humor. From heartfelt […]
As the finale to the Chorus of Dragons series, Jen Lyons’ The Discord of Gods wraps up an intriguing and far-reaching plot. Not gonna lie- I adore this series. I had hoped that one of my favourite characters would find a measure of redemption. In fact, I used his name for two characters I created […]
Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor is the stunning finale to the mystical Nsibidi Scripts trilogy that blends African folklore, and Nigerian culture/ traditions with contemporary life. Themes of friendship, identity, and personal growth take center stage, as Sunny and her Leopard Knocks friends navigate complicated magical politics and face immense battles. The world-building resonates with […]
Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson is the 3rd book in the Return of the Darkening trilogy. The story continues to follow Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is here, and the tensions are wound tight. Some of the dragon stones have been found. But will it be enough? […]
Painting Calm by Inga Buividavice Inga Buividavice’s Painting Calm presents an immersive journey into creating introspective watercolour art using nature as inspiration. Buividavice’s artwork draws the viewers in with a gorgeous interplay of of soothing colours and shapes. Take ‘Dusk’s Resilience’, reflecting the calm of twilight, and inviting profound contemplation. Likewise, ‘Ethereal Symphony’ suggests a […]
Strange Animals by Tom Jackson Organized by region, Strange Animals by Tom Jackson looks at some of the most unusual critters around the world. From the tuatara to the anteater, readers will be introduced to myriad marvelous faunal facts. Each section has a short written introduction, with the remainder of the chapter being gorgeous photos, with […]
Immersive and occasionally unsettling, The Wych Elm by Tana French is an engrossing exploration into the fracturing of one’s identity amidst an unexpected crisis. The story revolves around Toby, a charismatic young man from Dublin who suffers a debilitating head injury after a brutal home invasion. French pairs this personal jeopardy with the shocking discovery […]