Nothing North of Delmar by Ellen Barker is a thoughtful historical fiction novel set in 1970s St. Louis. Through the lens of the city's real-life Delmar Divide, Barker explores race, community, economics, and personal growth in a story that remains remarkably relevant today.
A Dagger in the Ivy by Dorothy Dreyer is an award-winning romantasy featuring fae politics, dangerous magic, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a jaw-dropping ending. Read my 5-star review of this immersive start to the Blade Bound Saga.
Discover mystery, fantasy, romance, and nonfiction recommendations, family gathering ideas, an indie author spotlight, and a summer recipe in this week's Friday Finds.
A thoughtful family mystery that explores DNA, identity, and long-buried secrets. In Taken to the Grave, Robert Hoffman gradually unravels a complex web of family truths, creating tension through discovery rather than dramatic twists. Readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries and stories about trust, family, and the search for answers may find much to appreciate here.
Can science help secure the future of our food supply? The Super Seeders by Miles Hillmann explores the researchers, seed banks, and genetic innovations working to protect crops from climate change, disease, and growing global demand.
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A retired warlock private investigator returns to a world of magic and danger when a young witch asks for help solving her mother's murder. Time-Marked Warlock combines inventive worldbuilding, found-family themes, and a compelling supernatural mystery into an engaging start to The Chronos Chronicles.