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  • LitStack RecsAudiobooksLitstack Now

    6 Great Audiobooks You Can Enjoy (On audiobooks.com!)

    by Lauren Alwan 10 May, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 10 May, 2025

    In this LitStack Rec, we take a look at 6 great audiobooks. The voice performances …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Camelot Fantasy Novels | 6 Paths of Hope, Courage, Fairness and Justice

    by J.S. Hood 3 May, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 3 May, 2025

    Camelot fantasy novels have always held a special place in our hearts, representing reading that …

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    Intense Sibling Relationships | 6 Novels of Rivalry, Malice, Duplicity…and Murder

    by J.S. Hood 26 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 26 April, 2025

    Sibling relationships can resemble a battlefield more than a family gathering. In this LitStack Rec, …

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    Don’t Go into the Nursery! 6 Haunting Novels with Scary Children

    by J.S. Hood 19 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 19 April, 2025

    If you are looking for a chilling read that will make you question the innocence …

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    Exhilerating Escape! 6 Mind-Bending Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels

    by J.S. Hood 12 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 12 April, 2025

    Alright, let’s talk about science fiction novels and fantasy novels, and escape reality for a …

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  • LitStack RecsBanned Books

    6 Banned Books by Women You Must Own and Read

    by J.S. Hood 5 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 5 April, 2025

    In the world of literature, banned books by women hold a unique and powerful place. …

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    Free Your Mind! 6 Novels That Spark Creativity & Transformation

    by J.S. Hood 29 March, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 29 March, 2025

    The power of novels, the power of reading, seems immeasurable. The books we read and …

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    6 Spine-Chilling Revenge Novels You Can’t Miss

    by J.S. Hood 22 March, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 22 March, 2025

    Revenge is a dish best served cold, or so the saying goes. Revenge novels served …

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    6 Books Begging To Be Held & The Advantages of Reading Them

    by J.S. Hood 15 March, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 15 March, 2025

    In a society ruled by digital displays, it’s simple to overlook the pure pleasure and …

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  • LitStack RecsRomance Novels

    Love is in the Air | 9 Steamy Romance Novels to Devour

    by J.S. Hood 8 March, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 8 March, 2025

    Okay, romance novel lovers, cuddle up with your warm blanket in your favorite reading spot. …

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  • LitStack RecsLitStack Toolkit

    The Quiet Mindfulness of Page Turning and 8 Transformative Novels

    by J.S. Hood 1 March, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 1 March, 2025

    In this LitStack Rec, let’s explore the myriad benefits of page turning and its potential …

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    Chasing the Power to Save in “Telephone” by Percival Everett

    by Lauren Alwan 22 February, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 22 February, 2025

    Telephone is a deeply affecting story about the lengths to which loss and grief will …

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    Love of Family & Land in “A Fort of Nine Towers” by Qais Akbar Omar

    by Sharon Browning 15 February, 2025
    by Sharon Browning 15 February, 2025

    A Fort of Nine Towers is one of the rare memoirs of Afghanistan to have …

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  • Page to ScreenLitStack Recs

    Triumph and Travesty – 2 Megabuck Page To Screen Adaptations

    by J.S. Hood 11 February, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 11 February, 2025

    From Page to Screen, The Godfather Aced Percy Jackson and the Olympians From Lightning to …

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    “The Lesson of the Master” and “The Master” | 2 Books in Conversation

    by Lauren Alwan 8 February, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 8 February, 2025

    Colm Tóibín, in his introduction to the 2007 edition of Henry James’ classic novella The …

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    The Push and Pull of Desire in “Far From the Madding Crowd” Plus “The Past is Red”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 25 January, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 25 January, 2025

    Far From the Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy First published in 1874, Hardy’s Far From …

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    “Werewolves in Their Youth” & “A History of What Comes Next”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 18 January, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 18 January, 2025

    In this LitStack Rec, we’re recommending Michael Chabon’s irresistible short story collection Werewolves in Their …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Challenges Faced in “Speedbumps” – Remembering The Sublime Teri Garr

    by Lauren Alwan 11 January, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 11 January, 2025

    In this LitStack Rec, we remember the inimitable actress Teri Garr, and recommend her memoir …

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    “The Romanovs” by Robert K. Massie and “The Romanoffs” by Matthew Weiner

    by Lauren Alwan 4 January, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 4 January, 2025

    In this week’s LitStack Rec, we look at the 4-book series The Romanovs by Robert …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    “Joseph Anton” by Salman Rushdie | No Memoir Is More Relevant At This Time

    by Lauren Alwan 28 December, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 28 December, 2024

    Joseph Anton is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a …

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  • LitStack RecsCelebrating Shakespeare

    “Hamlet” by Shakespeare | Words Become The World

    by Sharon Browning 14 December, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 14 December, 2024

    Hamlet – a celebrated Shakespeare classic, filled with treachery, vengeance, and moral dilemmas.  Politics and …

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  • LitStack RecsCelebrating Shakespeare

    Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” | A Fun-Loving Celebration Of Sexual Ambivalence

    by Sharon Browning 7 December, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 7 December, 2024

    As You Like It speaks directly to the twenty-first century through its explorations of sexual …

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    Horror in the 1st Degree in “Broken Monsters” by Lauren Beukes

    by Sharon Browning 30 November, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 30 November, 2024

    Broken Monsters is Lauren Beukes’s genre-bending novel of suspense. A criminal mastermind creates violent tableaus …

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    “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry | A Descent into the Abyss

    by J.S. Hood 23 November, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 23 November, 2024

    Under the Volcano remains one of literature’s most powerful and lyrical masterpieces on the human condition, …

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    “The Master Butchers Singing Club” by Louise Erdrich

    by Sharon Browning 16 November, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 16 November, 2024

    The Master Butchers Singing Club, from bestselling author Louise Erdrich, a profound and enchanting…novel: a …

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    Riveting Suspense In “The Space Between Worlds” by Micaiah Johnson

    by Sharon Browning 9 November, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 9 November, 2024

    In The Space Between Worlds, multiverse travel is finally possible, but there’s just one catch: …

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    Be Amazed by 1 Very Fine Tale | “The Wonder” by Emma Donoghue

    by Sharon Browning 2 November, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 2 November, 2024

    Join us for this LitStack Rec of Emma Donoghue’s The Wonder, as an English nurse …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Heartstopper: A Story of Queer Struggle and Success

    by Kiyo Mizuki 29 October, 2024
    by Kiyo Mizuki 29 October, 2024

    LitStack is very excited to bring you this LitStack Rec by Kiyo Mizuki, of their …

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    Impact Strikes Deep in “The Book of Strange New Things”

    by Sharon Browning 26 October, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 26 October, 2024

    The Book of Strange New Things invites readers on a captivating journey beyond our earthly …

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    The Expanse Series | 9 Books of Spectacular Science Fiction

    by Sharon Browning 19 October, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 19 October, 2024

    The Expanse Series is a modern masterwork of science fiction, introducing a captain, his crew, …

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    The Addictive Prose of “Light Years” by James Salter

    by Lauren Alwan 12 October, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 12 October, 2024

    James Salter’s novel Light Years is a stunning testament to his talent, drawing readers into …

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    “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir

    by Sharon Browning 5 October, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 5 October, 2024

    Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and …

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    A Delight For Your Senses | “John Saturnall’s Feast” by Lawrence Norfolk

    by Sharon Browning 28 September, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 28 September, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we’re devouring John Saturnall’s Feast, the classic novel of sustenance and …

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  • Page to ScreenLitStack Recs

    Triumph and Travesty – 2 Megabuck Page To Screen Adaptations

    by J.S. Hood 17 September, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 17 September, 2024

    A Voyage from Page to Screen In the vast and complex realm of converting books …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    “There There” | A Stunning Novel Written By Tommy Orange

    by Lauren Alwan 14 September, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 14 September, 2024

    In the world of contemporary literature, There There by Tommy Orange stands out as a …

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  • Literary FictionLitStack Recs

    A 1970 Classic Refound | The Greatest Realist Novel “Desperate Characters”

    by Lauren Alwan 7 September, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 7 September, 2024

    Desperate Characters, by Paula Fox This classic of literary fiction, first published in 1970, is …

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    An Absolutely Frightening Read | “The Terror” by Dan Simmons

    by Sharon Browning 31 August, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 31 August, 2024

    The Terror’s Winter Puts Game Of Thrones To Sleep! Don’t miss The Terror, an unforgettable …

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    A Coming Of Age Story Unlike Any Other – “Emily Eternal”

    by Sharon Browning 24 August, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 24 August, 2024

    With her computational prowess and emotional intelligence, Emily embarks on a journey that blurs the …

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  • LitStack RecsLiterary Fiction

    “The Sheltering Sky” – Tempered Terror and Cruelly Beautiful Prose

    by Lauren Alwan 17 August, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 17 August, 2024

    An Undeniable Literary Masterpiece This LitStack Rec from Lauren Alwan delves into the haunting allure …

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  • Page to ScreenLitStack Recs

    Triumph and Travesty – 2 Megabuck Page To Screen Adaptations

    by J.S. Hood 13 August, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 13 August, 2024

    A Voyage From Page To Screen In the grand, labyrinthine theater of page to screen …

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    “The Priory of the Orange Tree” & “The Death of the Heart”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 10 August, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 10 August, 2024

    Join us in this LitStack Rec where we recommend two great books, The Priory of …

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    “Lethal White,” A Brilliant Million Miles From 4 Privet Drive

    by Sharon Browning 3 August, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 3 August, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we look at Lethal White, a brilliant million miles from the …

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    Don’t Dare Run From The Intense “Pacific Storm” by Linda Nagata

    by Sharon Browning 27 July, 2024
    by Sharon Browning 27 July, 2024

    Welcome to this LitStack Rec where we look at Pacific Storm by Linda Nagata. We’ll …

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    “An Unnecessary Woman” – A Private And Unforgettable Character

    by Lauren Alwan 20 July, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 20 July, 2024

    We hope you enjoy this LitStack Review of Rabih Alameddine’s voice-driven novel, An Unnecessary Woman. …

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    Intense Romance In “The Marriage Plot” & Fascinating World of “The City Inside”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 6 July, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 6 July, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec: Experience the heartbreak and triumphs of romance in The Marriage Plot, …

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    “The Refugees” & “The Orphan Master’s Son”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 29 June, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 29 June, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we recommend two amazing works: The Refugees is a broad look …

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    “The Postman Always Rings Twice” & “To Rise Again at a Decent Hour”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 22 June, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 22 June, 2024

    This week our LitStack Rec revisits a Noir classic, The Postman Always Rings Twice, by …

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    Love An Amazing Pairing of “The 400 Blows” & “Hamnet”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 15 June, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 15 June, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, discover the perfect pairing of cinematic brilliance and literary richness with …

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    “Orphans: Essays” & “When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 8 June, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 8 June, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we’ve got two captivating books just for you. Dive into the …

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    “William Trevor Selected Stories” & “Before the Ruins”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 1 June, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 1 June, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we’re recommending William Trevor Selected Stories and Before The Ruins. Dive …

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