Cathy The Book of Perilous Dishes by Doina Rusti, translated by James Christian Brown It follows the story of Pรขtca, a fourteen-year-old initiated in the occult arts, who uses her powers to avenge the death of her uncle and retrieve …
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I have to admit, February is never my favorite month. Sure, Valentine’s Day can be fun, especially now that I have a preschooler, but in February I’m just feeling so done with winter. I find myself wishing away the month …
We’re trying something new here at LQ! Every month, some of us will put up a list of what we read. We hope you like our book lists! In January, we all read really different stuff. Take a look! Cathy …
In the past two years the world has been through a pandemic, a multitude of natural disasters, and an overwhelming amount of injustice. Couldnโt we all use a little more defiant optimism in our lives? Hereโs eight of my top …
Hey historical fiction lovers! LQ is back with another epic list of the best historical fiction for 2022 (check out our 2021 list and 2023 list too). This list will be updated as the year goes on, so make sure …
Happy almost New Year! I know everyone is saying this, but how is it the end of 2021? I swear it was just a few days ago when we were all excited that 2020 was over. Then 2021 also didn’t …
Thereโs something undeniably magical about the Christmas season, isn’t there? It fills our hearts with nostalgia, joy, and an innate need to listen to “All I Want for Christmas is You” on repeat. So get ready to go dashing through …
Confession: One of my favorite things to do is read the one-star reviews of my favorite books (typically thrillers and horror). Here are some of my absolute favorites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did (and that …
The following is a guest post by Rebecca W. Meet her at the bottom! These debut novelists might not have the marketing clout of a Ruth Ware thriller, but what they lack in brand power they make up for in …
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5 books to read for Women in Translation Month 2021
by Cathyby CathyIt’s that time of year again! August is here, bringing Women In Translation Month 2021 with it. I’ve got 5 books by women in translation that I think you’ll love this year!