Book Reviews
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Haunted Hallways — Edited by May Selste
Haunted Hallways features fourteen sharp short stories set in a haunted boarding school.
A Universe of Wishes – Dhonielle Clayton
A Universe of Wishes brings together a rockstar group of diverse authors who deliver a collection of short stories that is a testament to the beauty of pure imagination. Read the full book review.
The Nose and Other Stories – Nikolai Gogol
The Nose and Other Stories is a testament to a writer at play and an artist who lets his imagination wander. Through Susanne Fusso’s translation, the absurdity that runs through Gogol’s short stories shines through.
Some Time Later – Edited by AJ Sikes, BJ Sikes & Dover Whitecliff
Some Time Later is a sci-fi, fantasy anthology that overflows with the fantastical and is fueled by boundless imagination.
Do Not Go Quietly – Jason Sizemore & Lesley Conner
Do Not Go Quietly, edited by Jason Sizemore and Lesley Conner, is centered around those who resist. Those who are fighting to be heard, fighting for justice, fighting for what is right. It's packed full of characters screaming, “Not today.”
Monster Portraits – Sofia Samatar and Del Samatar
This hybrid short story collection is based on Sofia and Del Samatar's memories of growing up as Somali-American children during the 1980s. Each piece holds incredible depth, a deep sense of wonder, and emotional weight. And with each read there is always more to unpack.