Julianne Pachico’s JUNGLE HOUSE is insightful AI-themed speculative fiction
An insightful expedition into the jungle, and a consideration of the growing influence of AI, is offered by Julianne Pachico in Jungle House.
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In NOT RUSSIAN, MIKHAIL SHEVELEV crafts a sharp political thriller
Dive into Mikhail Shevelev's sharp political thriller Not Russian, delving into history, conflict, and the power of friendship.
Embrace the power of books and community with WELCOME TO THE HYUNAM-DONG BOOKSHOP
There’s a certain allure to reading a book about bookshops, which may explain why Hwang Bo-Reum’s Welcome To The Hyunam-Dong Bookshop is a Korean bestseller.
THE PREY: a supernatural Icelandic thriller that’ll chill you to the bone
A well-timed thriller for spooky season, Yrsa Sigurdardottir’s The Prey is full of suspense and the supernatural.
CAHOKIA JAZZ: murder and mystery in Francis Spufford’s enigmatic, 1920s tale
Delve into the enigmatic world of 1920s Cahokia in Francis Spufford's gripping novel, and uncover murder, mystery, and the essence of the jazz era.
THE POSTCARD: Anne Berest’s powerful story of hope & heritage amidst the Holocaust
Join Anne Berest on a quest to uncover her family's history in The Postcard - a poignant narrative of hope and heritage amidst the Holocaust.
Moving and intimate: SO LATE IN THE DAY is another success for Irish author Claire Keegan
A short story to savour, Claire Keegan's So Late In The Day is moving and intimate, despite its misogynistic narrator.
Grief and redemption in THE SAME COUNTRY: Cardiff-based author Carole Burns’ debut novel
The Same Country by Carole Burns is a gripping debut novel that delves into grief, redemption, and racial tension in Cardiff.
THE FRAUD: ZADIE SMITH’s Victorian tale of deception and literary intrigue
Zadie Smith delves into historical fiction for the first time with The Fraud, set in Victorian Britain and Jamaica and brimming with intriguing characters and societal commentary.
LAZY CITY: a mesmerising debut novel exploring grief and relationships
Rachel Connolly's poignant debut novel, Lazy City, captures the complexity of relationships and grief in Northern Ireland.
BLISS & BLUNDER: a timely Arthurian saga of power, betrayal, and redemption
Bliss & Blunder, a captivating modern retelling of Arthurian legend, explores gender dynamics, power, and friendship.
FORGOTTEN ON SUNDAY: family secrets come to light in difficult but uplifting French novel
Valérie Perrin's poignant debut, Forgotten on Sunday, documents a war tale at a French retirement home, unearthing hidden family secrets.