Fiction

The Beauty of the Broken
Though I’ve always loved to read, I rarely find the time to do it purely for pleasure. For too long, my library card sat collecting dust, despite my love of spending time in the community library's dim corners surrounded by shelves heavy with history. The library where I live is no ordinary one either; it was designed by the famed New York firm Carrère and Hastings, with construction completed in 1903. Its Beaux-Arts architecture lends the space warmth and romance, a sense that every book is cradled in the echoes of another century. But I digress. One of the most memorable books I’ve read lately, spurred on by anticipation for the author’s newest release, was We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker—a novel that lingers like a meal both nourishing and heavy, impossible to forget.
By Annie7 months ago in BookClub
Top 10 Biography Movies to Watch in 2025
Biographical films, or biopics, captivate audiences by bringing the lives of extraordinary individuals to the big screen. These films weave fact with cinematic storytelling, offering insights into historical figures, cultural icons, and modern trailblazers. From tales of triumph to stories of struggle, biopics illuminate the human experience. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 biography movies, including recent and upcoming 2025 releases, that showcase exceptional storytelling and performances, based on critical acclaim, audience reception, and cultural impact.
By jahidul Islam Sifat7 months ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Truth and Transformation (Taking Wonderland) by Martin Baynton. Top Story - August 2025.
To take Lewis Carroll's timeless "Alice" books and a selection of their uniquely bizarre and unsettling elements and craft them into something which has the same rich taste but a new author's seasoning is the move of a bold writer, I think.
By Rachel Deeming7 months ago in BookClub
Aristotle And Dante
Introduction I was put on to the Aristotle and Dante books by my LGBT+ Book Club at work. I am a slow reader, but I got through the first book very quickly. There were funny bits, sad bits, and maybe it was a bit too close to real life for my taste (I like to get lost in other worlds when I read), but I enjoyed it and wrote about it here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in BookClub
I’ll treat Half of a Yellow Sun like the others we’ve done
When Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie published Half of a Yellow Sun in 2006, she wasn’t simply writing a war novel. She was restoring memory. She was pulling back the curtain on a forgotten history—the Biafran War (1967–1970)—and asking the world to look again at the scars left on Nigeria, and the people caught in its violence.
By Hamza Habib8 months ago in BookClub
Indie Romantasy Authors You Should Be Reading Right Now
Romantasy is having its moment — and honestly, I’m here for it. The genre has exploded in recent years, blending sweeping fantasy worlds with heart-stopping romance, slow-burn tension, and just the right amount of angst. But here’s the thing: a lot of the magic is happening in indie publishing.
By Georgia8 months ago in BookClub
When the Sky Stopped Feeling Normal
I’ll be honest: I never used to think about the climate. I grew up in a small town where the seasons were predictable—summer was hot, monsoon came with heavy rain, and winter brought a little chill. That rhythm felt so normal that I didn’t question it. The earth would always be the same, or so I thought.
By MD ABU NAHED TUSAR 8 months ago in BookClub
Book Review: Quicksilver
“I read for the plot. The plot is chaos. I am thriving.” If you’ve spent more than five seconds on BookTok this year, chances are you’ve heard of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. It didn’t just show up — it exploded, glittered, and clawed its way into every romantasy reader’s feed like it had a personal vendetta against emotional stability. And if you’ve read it? Yeah. You know why.
By Georgia8 months ago in BookClub
Who Still Believes in Vampires?
Vampires have fascinated humanity for centuries, appearing in legends, literature, movies, and even contemporary pop culture. But in an age of advanced technology and science, who still truly believes in vampires?
By Nyku Blondu8 months ago in BookClub
“The Last Library on Earth”
The library had no windows. It breathed dust and silence, its walls rising like cliffs of paper. Each shelf carried the weight of centuries, and yet outside, no one knew it existed. Or maybe, no one cared anymore.
By Maavia tahir8 months ago in BookClub
"Family Revenge: How We Exposed My Mom’s Cheating Husband and Took Back Our Lives"
You ever feel like someone you trusted just shattered your world? That was me… watching my stepdad cheat on my mom, lying to all of us, and thinking he could get away with it. But let me tell you… he got what was coming to him. And it was brutal.
By Racha 8 months ago in BookClub
Roommates Ate My Food… My Shocking Revenge – True Story
Imagine working a 14-hour day—classes, work shifts, your brain fried, your body running on fumes—and the only thing pulling you forward is the thought of opening your fridge and eating the meal you carefully prepped days ago. Now imagine opening that fridge and finding… nothing. Again. And worse? The thieves are sitting right there, laughing, licking their fingers, and telling you how delicious YOUR food was.
By Racha 8 months ago in BookClub