The poetry collection, Death of the First Idea (Alfred A. Knopf, 2025), written by award winning poet Rickey Laurentiis, is a stunning exploration into identity. She covers topics of transness and society’s perspectives on gender, race and what it means to be Black in America, sexuality, mental health, abuse, and religion with all the depths […]
“Fiend” by Alma Katsu
October 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
What happens when an elite family has a demon to do their dirty work? Alma Katsu’s Fiend (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2025) explores what a rich and powerful family is willing to do to stay on top. All the while, a dark force looms over them in the shadows—always watching, waiting. This family, the Berishas, seems […]
“Shattered Sanctuary” by Nancy Mehl
September 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Nancy Mehl’s Shattered Sanctuary (Bethany House 2025) is a Christian mystery novel for anyone who enjoys suspense, crime dramas, psychology, or all the above. The story begins with ex-police officer turned novelist Erin Delaney going on vacation to a cabin in the small town of Sanctuary, Tennessee, at her friend’s request. Her friend, Kaely Quinn-Hunter, […]