Evan Smoak was plucked as an orphan to become an assassin in the Orphan X program. Now it has disbanded he helps deserving people as the Nowhere Man, but could his past catch up with him? Orphan X is the first in a series of thrillers by Gregg Hurwitz
In Renaissance era Bologna, Elena Morandi dreams of becoming a tailor although the profession is barred to women. However when her fragile foothold in the industry is threatened by Antonio della Fontana, a powerful merchant, she must confront her past to bring justice for herself, her friend and his other victims. […]
A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District. When his name is found carved into the victims, disgraced detective Washington Poe is bought back from suspension to investigate. This book is the first entry in M.W. Craven’s Washington Poe series.
With multiple audiobook versions of The Great Gatsby available, choosing the right narrator can be surprisingly difficult. From Jake Gyllenhaal’s celebrity performance to classic literary readings and even a BBC Radio collection, I’ve compared the highest-rated audiobook editions to help you find the perfect way to experience Fitzgerald’s masterpiece. […]
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Spring was a busy reading season for me, ranging from hard science fiction and alternate history to true crime and Doctor Who tie-in novels. This quarter’s highlights included Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, although not every book was a success. Here are my thoughts on
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After reading Andy Weir’s bestselling novel for book club, I headed to the cinema to see whether Project Hail Mary’s big-screen adaptation could capture the science, emotion, and unforgettable friendship that made the book so compelling. In this review, I compare the movie to the original novel, explore its biggest changes, and discuss whether Ryan Gosling’s performance and this ambitious sci-fi adventure truly deliver. […]
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Kissen’s family were killed by gods and now she makes a living killing them and enjoys it until she finds a god she cannot kill in this first entry in Hannah Kaner’s Fallen Gods Trilogy.[…]
Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary is a gripping sci-fi adventure that blends high-stakes space survival with emotional depth, scientific realism, and one of the most memorable friendships in modern science fiction. In this review, I explore how Ryland Grace’s desperate mission to save Earth unfolds, why Rocky became such a standout character, and whether this bestselling novel truly lives up to the hype. […]
Is Nick Carraway gay? Explore the evidence for and against a queer reading of The Great Gatsby, including key quotes, analysis, and modern interpretations.
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A review of the 2011 Great Gatsby NES fan game. Discover gameplay, story changes, and how this bizarre 8-bit adaptation brings Fitzgerald’s novel to life. […]
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