Joniece Abbott-Pratt brings alive the secrets of a small town's women in this new novel of the supernatural and the Old West. As Adelaide Henry runs from the burning bodies of her dead parents, she brings with her a padlocked trunk filled with unknown horrors. Traveling from the farms of California to a struggling town in Montana, Adelaide soon learns that if she wants to remain alive, she and the women of the town must help each other. Abbot-Pratt's stern tone and attentive character work give listeners the full impact of women who are struggling to stay alive in an unforgiving landscape. Her performance of this audiobook captures the feel of an authentic Western with a horror twist. V.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
“I think it’s actually good for discussion, because you want to see a range of variety of books on these top 10 lists.” It’s been a great year for books! With best-of-the-year lists rolling out, Gilbert Cruz, Books Editor at the New York Times, sat down with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over, to discuss […]
Victor LaValle’s award-winning stories will change the way you see our world. Known for his horrifying tales that confront deep fears and societal injustice, LaValle’s books will send shivers down your spine while occupying your mind long after you’ve put them down. The Changeling has been adapted for Apple TV+ and its first three episodes […]
“I’ve been asked, why do you blend genres so much? And the simple answer is that it’s what I want to read.” Horror meets romance meets historical fiction in Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas. This genre-bending novel will have something for any reader — whether they’re looking for spooky, spicy or something in […]
Anything is a beach read if you take it to the beach, so don’t let the rest of this summer past you by… Grab the books you’ve been meaning to read, listen to interviews with some of your favorite authors (and soon to be favorite authors), and enjoy! We have bestselling authors: Ann Patchett on […]
Two authors take on historical fiction with these novels featuring queer love, heartbreak, coming of age and agency with rich settings and vibrant casts, from 17th century France to the wild, wild American West. Celia Bell’s The Disenchantment finds Paris amidst political and social upheaval, while one noblewoman balances her unhappy marriage and her female […]