Monthly Archives: March 2025

Reading Well: The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud, Zadie Smith‘s 2023 novel, is a bit of a departure for her: it is a historical novel, focusing on real people and real events in the late 19th century, specifically the household of the once-acclaimed writer William Harrison … Continue reading

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Reading Well: The Bloodsworn Trilogy by John Gwynne

John Gwynne‘s Bloodsworn Trilogy contains The Shadow of the Gods (2021), The Hunger of the Gods (2022), and The Fury of the Gods (2024). My guess is most of you who will absolutely adore this trilogy already know about it, … Continue reading

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Reading Well: The Water Outlaws by S.L. Huang

S.L. Huang retells the story of Water Margin, a tale described as a minor classic of martial arts literature in their 2023 novel, The Water Outlaws. While retaining the setting and shape of the source material, Huang gender-flips many of … Continue reading

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