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February 14, 2022 In Fiction

The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon

As a young woman discovers dark secrets about her grandmother, a noted psychiatrist, she also plumbs the depths of the “monster within all of us”. A good scary story with a warm heart.

February 14, 2022 In Nonfiction

In the Margins by Elena Ferrante

A penetrating examination of the sources of creative writing and the methods and motives thereof. For all lovers of books, words and writing.

February 14, 2022 In Fiction

The Heretic by Liam McIlvanney

A quick-paced and character-driven Scottish mystery set in the gray and somber streets of Glasgow follows murder and gang-related retribution to a satisfying ending that should please any whodunit reader.

December 24, 2021 In Fiction

The Last Professional by Ed Davis

An up-and-down adventure on the hobo road showing how the riders of the rails have lived and even prospered in their own way with a wealth of tips on catching freight trains to ride for free. It is a story of friendship, loyalty and courage with a stimulating tingle of danger.