3 Stars for BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the delightful prequel to LEGENDS & LATTES. It will take you on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books, and it’s just received three starred reviews! “The vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as Know More » […]

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3 Stars for LOU REED

In LOU REED: The King Of New York, Will Hermes unearths fascinating details about the enigmatic life of an artist who made a significant mark on the music of the 1960s and ’70s. This engrossing biography has received three starred reviews! “Hermes’ strength is in identifying and articulating the transformational brilliance of Reed’s songwriting and Know More » […]

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Starred Review Round-Up (7/7/23)

Stars all around! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: ALL THE SINNERS BLEED BY S.A. COSBY9781250831910 | available now “Again Cosby’s literary skills are exceptional. His characters feel so real, his dialogue is pitch-perfect, and the story…is of such moral complexity it wholly commands the reader’s close attention. This is a crime novel to Know More » […]

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June 2023 Mystery/Thrillers

We had some gripping mystery and thriller releases this month, including a reluctant psychic, a life-changing summer in the Greek isles, a murder next door, and more! THE WOMAN INSIDE by M. T. Edvardsson “In Stockholm’s university district, disastrous choices draw a struggling single father, a law student, and a directionless psychic hotline counselor into Know More » […]

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3 Stars for SOME DESPERATE GLORY

Emily Tesh is securing her spot among SFF author giants with her latest LGBTQ+ space opera, SOME DESPERATE GLORY, which has received THREE starred reviews! “Tesh’s sweeping epic wrestles with the nature of hatred, vengeance, and radicalization. The political theme of breaking away from fascist ideology pairs beautifully with smart sci-fi worldbuilding—which encompasses shadow engine Know More » […]

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Starred Review Round-Up (4/5/23)

Stars all around! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: THE EDEN TEST by Adam Sternbergh9781250855664 | 4/25/23 “This brilliantly paced thriller stars two absorbing and consistently self-absorbed lead characters and a mind-boggling supporting cast with a theatrical air that is perfect for dark drama. In a new direction for Sternbergh there is no post-apocalyptic Know More » […]

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March Mystery/Thriller/Horror (3/30/23)

This March we were solving crimes and reading horror with everything from psychological thrillers and gothic suspense to murder mysteries and vengeful spirits. A HOUSE WITH GOOD BONES BY T. KINGFISHER 2 starred reviews, an Indie Next pick, and a LibraryReads pick! “Highly recommended for lovers of Southern gothics, readers who like their horror to sneak Know More » […]

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February Mystery/Thriller (2/23/23)

This February wasn’t just the month of love, it was also the month of mysteries and thrillers! Within these pages, you’ll find devoted siblings trying to stop a serial killer that can see the future, a desperate father who becomes the caretaker of the most haunted house in Texas, a cat-and-mouse game with a toxic Know More » […]

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AFRICA RISEN Story Featured on LeVar Burton Reads Podcast

Fan favorite podcast LeVar Burton Reads has featured a special reading of “The Lady of the Yellow-Painted Library,” and we can’t get enough! LeVar Burton invites listeners to take a break from their daily lives and dive into great stories, featuring the best of the best authors, which now include AFRICA RISEN‘s very own Tobi Know More » […]

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Sneak Peek: March 2023 Indie Next List

The March 2023 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! WEYWARD by Emilia Hart 9781250280800 | 3/7/23 “Hart explores in her triumphant debut sexual desire, violence, and personal autonomy in the lives of three strong-willed English women from the 17th century to the present… Hart skillfully weaves together the stories of the determined women, showing how they Know More » […]

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