Popular With Readers On July 4, 2025
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Save:A short, piercing, unvarnished look at death and mother-daughter relationships - beautifully written, emotionally raw, and sure to resonate with anyone facing loss or grappling with mortality.
AT FOUR O’CLOCK in the afternoon of Thursday, 24 October 1963, I was in Rome, in my room at the Hotel Minerva; I was to fly home the next day and I was putting papers away when the telephone rang. It... - #2
Save:A timeless must-read for fans of character-driven stories and literary classics, but be prepared for Victorian pacing and detailed prose. Worth picking up at least once!
MY FATHER’S FAMILY NAME being Pirrip, and my christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip. So I called myself Pip, and came to be called Pi... - #3
Save:Unsettling, beautifully written, but polarizing - Just Like Home is a haunting meditation on family, legacy, and trauma. A must-read for gothic horror aficionados, but may not satisfy those craving non-stop action or straightforward scares.
Vera stood with one foot on the lawn and one foot on the driveway, sweating, straining as if she might be able to make out the sound of Daphne dying inside. But the house was built to keep the wind ou... - #4
Save:A sci-fi classic that’s as brutal and unsettling as it is brilliant - unforgettable, divisive, and absolutely essential for lovers of dark speculative fiction.
Limp, the body of Gorrister hung from the pink palette; unsupported—hanging high above us in the computer chamber; and it did not shiver in the chill, oily breeze that blew eternally through the main... - #5
Save:Station Eleven is a beautifully crafted, contemplative novel about humanity, loss, and the power of art in a changed world - gentle on the apocalypse, heavy on hope and connections. Worth a read if you want a unique take on dystopia with heart.
THE KING STOOD in a pool of blue light, unmoored. This was act 4 of King Lear, a winter night at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. Earlier in the evening, three little girls had played a clapping game ons... - #6
Save:A beautifully written, emotionally charged novel of female empowerment and survival with a haunting, witchy vibe - just be prepared for some heart-wrenching moments along the way.
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Save:A fun, moody, and clever murder mystery with a magical twist and a deeply relatable, if flawed, protagonist. Come for the magic, stay for the messy family drama - but expect more emotional depth than whodunit fireworks.
IT MIGHT TAKE A LITTLE while to get there, but I’ll tell you everything, and I’ll tell you the truth. As best I can. I used to lie, but when I tell you the story, you’ll understand why I had to lie. Y... - #8
Save:A sizzling, addictive mafia romance packed with tension, angst, and forbidden love - perfect for fans of slow-burn chemistry and high-stakes drama, as long as you vibe with the tropes.
MY HOME WAS PICTURESQUE. A red front door with a golden knocker. Black and white checkered flooring. A wooden staircase with a lacquer shine and a sparkling chandelier. However, I’d always wondered, I... - #9
Save:A timeless, magical classic that’s perfect for dreamers young and old - just mind a few old-fashioned quirks along the way.
And really it was a wonderful tea. There was a nice brown egg, lightly boiled, for each of them, and then sardines on toast, and then buttered toast, and then toast with honey, and then a sugar-topped... - #10
Save:A beautifully written, hopeful novella with unforgettable characters - read it if you want a quick, thought-provoking story that sticks with you (and yes, even if you’ve seen the movie!).
There’s a guy like me in every state and federal prison in America, I guess—I’m the guy who can get it for you. Tailor-made cigarettes, a bag of reefer if you’re partial to that, a bottle of brandy to...
