Review of Murder on the Steel Pier by Jennifer Genova From the moment I stumbled upon Murder on the Steel Pier, I was hooked—not only by the promise of time travel but also by Jennifer Genova’s knack for weaving mystery into historical fiction. As a reader who often finds comfort in the cozy mystery genre, …
How to Survive a Slasher: A Reflection on Fear and Survival If you’re anything like me, the title “How to Survive a Slasher” had you at hello. I was immediately intrigued, not only by the promise of horror but also by the cleverly ironic perspective promised within the pages penned by author Sarah Hampson. The …
A Journey Through the Mind of a Genius: Reflecting on "The Maniac" by Benjamín Labatut From the moment I stumbled upon Benjamín Labatut’s The Maniac, I felt a magnetic pull towards its exploration of intellect, progress, and the ambiguous dance between human values and technology. As someone fascinated by the intersections of science and human …
Review of Identity Unknown (Kay Scarpetta, #28) by Patricia Cornwell As a longtime fan of Patricia Cornwell’s enigmatic Chief Medical Examiner, Kay Scarpetta, I found myself eagerly reaching for Identity Unknown, curious to see how Scarpetta has matured since her return after several years away. After my lukewarm reception of Autopsy and Livid, both receiving …
Review of The Precipice by Toby Ord Curiosity always drives my reading choices, but The Precipice sparked an almost visceral reaction within me. The pressing nature of its subject matter—a philosophical look at existential risks and the very future of humanity—felt like both an invitation and a wake-up call that I couldn’t ignore. Toby Ord, …