The Goodness of Being Bad – Chicago Review of Books

The Goodness of Being Bad – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Maria Kuznetsova’s novel Oksana, Behave! follows the fierce, and fiercely funny, misadventures of Oksana, a character whose every act of aggression and defiance proves how very full of love she is. The book begins with seven-year-old Oksana newly arrived in Florida from the Soviet Union. Called a “baby Bolshevik” by a teacher (after Oksana … Read more

The Touches | Tor.com

The Touches | Tor.com

[ad_1] Salipa and Telo have perfect lives in the virtual reality world that humanity has retreated to after bacteria and viruses resistant to all medications take over the outside world. But when the robots that take care of their necessities in the dirty outside world start glitching, Salipa must figure out what it means to … Read more

Biggest Books of the Decade: 2018

Biggest Books of the Decade: 2018

[ad_1] Yanny or Laurel?? Welcome to your 2018 blast from the past!   Biggest Books of 2018! A Map of Days by Ransom Riggs Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free.Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the … Read more

Precious Little Things | Tor.com

Precious Little Things | Tor.com

[ad_1] A prequel to the magical novella Made Things, out now from Tor.com Publishing.   There is a book on the floor of Shelf Hall. Tam walks in its shadow, the spine raised above him like the ridge of a hill. His parents passed down to him the story of long ago when it held … Read more

Death Takes a Do-Over – Chicago Review of Books

Death Takes a Do-Over – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Death is a blank stare. It’s an enigma for the living. While we try to interpret the concept of death, we’ll never really know it until we experience it for ourselves. What we do know about death is the feeling of loss, the disruption of daily rhythms, companionship, and love. It’s difficult. Grief is … Read more

2020 Self-Help Books to Read This Year |

2020 Self-Help Books to Read This Year |

[ad_1] 2020 is here! Kickstart your new year and your new decade with these 2020 self-help books that will have you feeling healthy, reaching your highest potential, and generally living your best life. Happy New Year, Readers! Featured image: @MargJohnsonVA via Twenty20 The Power of Nunchi Euny Hong We’ve long-borrowed from other cultures to help … Read more

Read Alex Irvine’s “Black Friday”

Read Alex Irvine’s “Black Friday”

[ad_1] In a dark future America where consumerism and gun culture are unchecked, a young family teams up to celebrate the first shopping day of the Christmas season in the most patriotic way possible. Originally published on Tor.com in May 2018   The Mugs crack the Greenleaf Crossing Galleria’s perimeter security through a fire door … Read more

The Force is strong with this new YA. . Search for Force Collector on DisneyBoo…

[ad_1] The Force is strong with this new @starwars YA. . Search for Force Collector on DisneyBooks.com. Link in bio or tap on the tag in the photo to shop. . About the Book: In this Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker young adult novel set just before The Force Awakens, a restless … Read more