Tag: fiction

Jungle of Ashes

Jungle of Ashes by Brynn Barineau is a compelling work of historical fiction that brings to life the rise and fall of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s ill‑fated rubber plantation in the Brazilian Amazon. Blending meticulously researched history with a character‑driven narrative, the novel explores ambition, cultural collision, and forbidden romance against the lush and unforgiving backdrop of the rainforest.

This Week: April 12th

News and Updates We’ve officially reached the midpoint of the month, which always feels like a good moment to check in. How are you doing with April’s reading prompts—have you found a favorite yet, or is there one you’re quietly sidestepping? I love historical fiction, but found myself enthralled with western fiction a few years … Continue reading This Week: April 12th →

Bufalino: Revelations of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The mob as we imagine it—shaped by Hollywood giants like The Godfather and The Sopranos—often obscures its earliest roots in the labor unions of America’s coal towns. With major figures such as Jimmy Hoffa and Carlo Gambino … Continue reading Bufalino: Revelations of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa →

Revenge Prey

Thank you NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.. Lucas Davenport has faced just about every high‑stakes scenario imaginable as a U.S. Marshal — hostage crises, manhunts, witness protection, and the unpredictable chaos that comes with the job. So when he’s assigned to work with … Continue reading Revenge Prey →