Jennie's Review We all love to grumble about the insurance industry and the endless hoops, forms, and fine print that come with it. But at the end of the day, insurance can also be the thing that saves people when life completely falls apart. That’s what makes this book so unsettling. Here, the very people … Continue reading Mortal Risk by Lester James Nixon
Month: May 2026
404: Apocalypse Not Found by Lisa Orban
Jennie's Review I work with this author regularly, and it’s always an adventure. While she tends to live life in full sprinkler mode — all over the place at all times — I’m more of a “check the trail marker before taking the next step and make a packing list first” kind of person. So … Continue reading 404: Apocalypse Not Found by Lisa Orban
Loosestrife for Porcupines by D. M. Gordon
Jennie's Review Poetry is always such a varied reading experience for me. Sometimes a collection connects deeply, and sometimes it simply doesn’t land. But when this book crossed my desk, and I realized many of the pieces leaned into prose poetry, my curiosity immediately kicked in. One of the most impactful reads for me was … Continue reading Loosestrife for Porcupines by D. M. Gordon
After the Sky Falls by Arden Fang
Jennie's Review Dark fantasy can wander down so many paths, and this one doesn’t follow a straight line so much as it spins a web. Character lives unfold at various times and ages, yet the author never lets the reader get lost. Through subtle clues and smart chapter openings, you’re given just enough of a … Continue reading After the Sky Falls by Arden Fang
Body Man: A Thriller by Al Pessin
Jennie's Review This one leans in hard—and I mean hard—to the “what if things really spiral?” question. Al Pressin delivers a deep dive into both sides of the American political divide without playing favorites. It’s a cautionary tale that feels a little too close to reality for comfort. Told from two points of view—both adult … Continue reading Body Man: A Thriller by Al Pessin
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