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Books & Looks Podcast: Mysteries at Sea: Nev March’s Intricate Web of History and Whodunits

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisOctober 11, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Hidden Rooms & Ancient Curses Abound in Gothic Mystery Reminiscent of “Clue”

Ivan Obolensky tells his readers that he wrote Eye of the Moon with only one purpose in mind: to delight the reader — and delight he does. With a fine hand, he has written a richly layered Gothic mystery which, only a few pages in, reveals itself to be an…

Sherri DaleyOctober 11, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Heartfelt & Enchanting Love Story Enriched by Historic Puerto Rican Backdrop

Margarita Barresi’s debut novel A Delicate Marriage (Atmosphere Press) weaves a romantic story of an idealistic coming-of-age couple building a new marriage on their home island of Puerto Rico. Within the 1935-1952 timeframe for the story, Puerto Rico is ripe for its own coming of age, with economic and public…

Anne Eliot FeldmanOctober 10, 2023

Fiction Miscellany

“The First Ladies” Authors Discuss the Inspiring and Symbiotic Friendship That Made History

Much like the dynamic and accomplished women in The First Ladies, Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray have forged an incredible friendship and partnership. Following the great success of The Personal Librarian, they have released their second collaboration, The First Ladies. Please find the video recording of the…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 4, 2023

Fiction

Moving Family Saga Details India and Pakistan’s Partition and the Perilous Path to Independence

Melody Razak has written Moth (HarperCollins), a truly exceptional debut novel, chronicling the harrowing experiences of a Brahmin family caught up in the tumultuous, perilous time period when India achieved independence from the dominant colonial rule of the British Raj. The arbitrary and haphazard lines delineating The Partition were drawn;…

Linda HitchcockOctober 3, 2023

Author Spotlight

Perfect for Fans of “Oppenheimer,” This Author’s Gritty Historical Novel Is All-Too-Real

“The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.” That quote from Albert Einstein handedly reinforces the lessons learned when reading Thomas J. Yeggy’s new novel, Mushroom Cloud. The book is historical fiction, with an emphasis on historical…

BookTribOctober 2, 2023

Fiction Miscellany

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: An Imagined “The Scarlet Letter” Origin Story

Sorry, this promotion has ended. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese (St. Martin's Press) Dear Reader, The Scarlet Letter was required reading in my high school, and probably yours, too. As an adult, I rediscovered Hawthorne’s classic and saw Hester through new eyes:…

AuthorBuzzOctober 2, 2023

Fiction Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Two Timelines, One Bakery: Unearthing Secrets from Paris’s Montmartre

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisSeptember 27, 2023

Author Discovery Zone

Ivan Obolensky

Ivan Obolensky was born in New York and educated in the US and the UK. He began by writing nonfiction articles on economics, finance, history and other social sciences. Inspired by stories about his grandmother, Alice Astor (who died while reading an Egyptian Book of the Dead and was an…

Cameron KimballSeptember 21, 2023

BooksToScreen Fiction

What to Expect From Highly Anticipated “Lessons in Chemistry” Adaptation

For more than a year, Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, has clinched a berth on the New York Times bestseller list. On October 13, the beloved characters will leap off the page and into an Apple TV+ miniseries. Oscar-winner Brie Larson stars as the uncompromising chemist-turned-television-chef Elizabeth Zott,…

Jodé MillmanSeptember 18, 2023

Fiction Listicles Nonfiction

Five Books That Examine Racism and Prejudice in the American Legal System

As tensions continue to rise across American political lines, one particularly incendiary topic is the discussion of the US legal system. Many advocates have brought to light the way the prison-industrial complex plays a major role in the racism and subjugation of Black Americans. And while the US legal system’s…

Cameron KimballSeptember 13, 2023

Fiction

Murder, Loss and Vengeance Across the Post-Civil War Frontier

It’s a well-established fact that journalist, poet, and author of multiple works of fiction and non-fiction Paulette Jiles is a powerhouse, award-winning, best-selling writer whose work you don’t want to miss. Her latest book Chenneville is an exceptional example of historical fiction, solidly grounded in real history. The subtitle is…

Linda HitchcockSeptember 12, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Historical Fantasy Captures the Grim Realities of the Jim Crow South

Some books have the power to both entertain and enlighten readers, such as Michael Arthur Kennedy’s debut novel, Time Conjurer (BookBaby). This unique work of fantasy touches on real-world issues as readers are transported through time to the Jim Crow South. Since he was a child, Dr. Kenny Lawson has…

Katie BloomerAugust 30, 2023

Fiction Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Rewriting the ’50s: The Women of Radcliffe College and the Power of the Page

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisAugust 30, 2023

Fiction

Food Is the Nourishment of the Soul in Multi-Generational Historical Novel

“Sometimes food is simple nourishment for the body. Sometimes it is nourishment for the soul. Sometimes it is an apology”. A Bakery in Paris (William Morrow) brings a fresh take to a historical fiction novel, and Aimie K. Runyan can bring together mystery, comfort and two strong female characters to…

Lydia LefevreAugust 29, 2023

Fiction

Mystery, History and the Radio City Rockettes Combine in New Novel

A singular timeline with a thriller vibe is a slight change from previous novels, but Fiona Davis upped her game with these added elements of excitement along with her special touches we know and love. Centering around a NYC landmark, in this case Radio City Music Hall, in the 1950s, The…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 28, 2023

Books & Looks Podcast: Mysteries at Sea: Nev March’s Intricate Web of History and Whodunits

Hidden Rooms & Ancient Curses Abound in Gothic Mystery Reminiscent of “Clue”

Heartfelt & Enchanting Love Story Enriched by Historic Puerto Rican Backdrop

“The First Ladies” Authors Discuss the Inspiring and Symbiotic Friendship That Made History

Perfect for Fans of “Oppenheimer,” This Author’s Gritty Historical Novel Is All-Too-Real

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: An Imagined “The Scarlet Letter” Origin Story

Books & Looks Podcast: Two Timelines, One Bakery: Unearthing Secrets from Paris’s Montmartre

Ivan Obolensky

What to Expect From Highly Anticipated “Lessons in Chemistry” Adaptation

Five Books That Examine Racism and Prejudice in the American Legal System

Historical Fantasy Captures the Grim Realities of the Jim Crow South

Books & Looks Podcast: Rewriting the ’50s: The Women of Radcliffe College and the Power of the Page

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