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Search Results for: 5 reasons to read

5 Reasons to Read ‘Slay’ by Brittney Morris

October 25, 2019October 24, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Slay’ is an excellent book for STEM interested teenagers that explores the complex global problem of race and prejudice. 

The Kingdom

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Kingdom’ by Jess Rothenberg

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019Robin Brooks

‘The Kingdom’ is a special confection. A magical theme park with a dark center and a mystery that is pure Agatha Christie.

Malamander

5 Reasons to Read ‘Malamander’ by Thomas Taylor

September 19, 2019September 20, 2019Robin Brooks

Author Thomas Taylor is back with ‘Malamander.’ A mystical middle-grade novel set in a seaside town. Here are 5 Reasons to read it.

Lord of Secrets

5 Reasons to Read ‘Lord of Secrets’ by Breanna Teintze

September 17, 2019September 16, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Lord of Secret’ is a funny, empathetic fantasy novel with an innovative magic system.

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5 Reasons to Read ‘The Last’ by Hanna Jameson

September 9, 2019September 8, 2019Robin Brooks

‘The Last’ is isolated in a Swiss hotel after a nuclear apocalypse. If that wasn’t bad enough, one the final 20 is a murderer.

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Warehouse’ by Rob Hart

September 2, 2019September 1, 2019Robin Brooks

The Cloud bills itself as a commercial Utopia. Inevitably, things are not what they seem. Here are 5 reasons to read tech-thriller ‘The Warehouse.’

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5 Reasons to Read – ‘The Monster Who Wasn’t’ by T C Shelley

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Robin Brooks

‘The Monster Who Wasn’t’ is steeped in folk-tale legend. Reminiscent of great classic children’s stories, here are 5 reasons to read it.

Recursion by Blake Crouch

5 Reasons to Read ‘Recursion’ by Blake Crouch

July 29, 2019July 28, 2019Robin Brooks

If you read one book this year make it ‘Recursion’ by Blake Crouch. Captivating and highly original, it’s a perfect summer thriller.

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5 Reasons to Read the ‘Rotherweird’ Trilogy

July 25, 2019July 24, 2019Robin Brooks

The ‘Rotherweird’ trilogy is a time-consuming, sometimes convoluted read, but the payoff is well worth the effort.

Dark Blade

5 Reasons to Read ‘Dark Blade’ by Steve Feasey

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019Robin Brooks

Dark Blade by Steve Feasy is the start of a new YA fantasy series steeped in mythology. It’s a rollicking tale of good versus evil.

5 Reasons to Read ‘Embers of War’ by Gareth L. Powell

June 21, 2019March 14, 2022Robin Brooks

The ‘Embers of War’ series by Gareth L. Powell is a top-notch, addictive space opera filled with brilliant characters you’ll fall in love with.

Zero Bomb

5 Reasons to Read ‘Zero Bomb’ by M.T. Hill

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Zero Bomb’ is a thought-provoking read about humanity’s relationship with technology. Here are 5 reasons why you should read it.

Xenos

5 Reasons to Read ‘Xenos’ by Dan Abnett

April 15, 2019April 14, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Xenos’ by Dan Abnett is considered a Black Library classic. Here are 5 Reasons why you should read it.

Lauren James

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Quiet at the End of the World’ by Lauren James

March 19, 2019March 18, 2019Robin Brooks

Here are 5 Reasons to Read the excellent ‘Quiet at the End of the World,’ a deep YA thriller that’s set to be one of the best books of 2019.

Kill Redacted

5 Reasons to Read ‘Kill [Redacted]’ by Anthony Good

March 16, 2019March 15, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Kill [Redacted]’ is a thought-provoking analysis of white male privilege and the shattering effects of terrorism. Here are five reasons to read it.

Vela Serial Box

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Vela’ From Serial Box

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019Robin Brooks

‘The Vela’ is an exciting politically charged SF novel released via Serial Box. Written by 4 talented writers, here are 5 reasons to read it.

Jinxed Amy McCulloch

5 Reasons to Read ‘Jinxed’ by Amy McCulloch

February 18, 2019February 17, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Jinxed’ by Amy McCulloch is a tech-savvy YA thriller that reimagines the evolution of mobile technology and the possibilities of A.I.

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5 Reasons to Read “Warhammer Adventures”

January 29, 2019January 30, 2019Robin Brooks

The ‘Warhammer Adventures’ series is here. Top notch fiction to introduce your kids to the ‘Warhammer’ universe.

Our child of the stars

5 Reasons to Read ‘Our Child of the Stars’

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019Robin Brooks

‘Our Child of the Stars’ will inevitably draw comparisons with E.T. It’s excellent pacing and strong characters make it an very fine read.

5 Reasons to Read ‘Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful’

January 8, 2019January 7, 2019Robin Brooks

5 reasons to read the quietly brilliant ‘Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful.’ A tale of genetic modification and the future of humanity.

Fifth Season

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Fifth Season’ by N.K. Jemisin

November 13, 2018November 12, 2018Robin Brooks

Finally catching up with the rest of the world, I’ve read N.K. Jemisin’s ‘The Fifth Season.’ Here are five reasons why you should too.

Unholy Land Lavie Tidhar

5 Reasons to Read ‘Unholy Land’ by Lavie Tidhar

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018Robin Brooks

‘Unholy Land’ by Lavie TIdhar is a bold alternate history with tissued layers of reality and a Jewish state in the heart of Africa.

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5 Reasons to Read the ‘Themis Files’ by Sylvain Neuvel

October 29, 2018January 26, 2022Robin Brooks

What’s best about discovering a trilogy when all the books are out? Devouring the whole lot at once. My 5 Reasons to Read the ‘Themis Files’ by Sylvain Neuvel.

Priest of Bones

5 Reasons to Read ‘Priest of Bones’ by Peter McLean

October 9, 2018August 2, 2022Robin Brooks

‘Priest of Bones’ by Peter McLean is a dark fantasy set after a brutal war. It blends intrigue and violence to make a very impressive tale.

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Psychology of Time Travel’ by Kate Mascarenhas

October 4, 2018December 1, 2020Robin Brooks

‘The Psychology of Time Travel’ is a brilliant, mind-bending locked room mystery with a time-travel twist. It’s like nothing you’ve ever read before.

Mathias

5 Reasons to Read ‘Night of the Party’ by Tracey Mathias

September 14, 2018September 13, 2018Robin Brooks

Set in a near future dystopia, ‘Night of the Party’ by Tracey Mathias has great characters, a fine plot, and a palpable sense of menace.

Run Riot Nikesh Shukla

5 Reasons to Read ‘Run Riot’ by Nikesh Shukla

September 10, 2018September 9, 2018Robin Brooks

‘Run Riot’ by Nikesh Shukla is a real-time Young Adult thriller. Politically charged with an incendiary plot, it’s an absolute page turner.

Stars Now Unclaimed

5 Reasons to Read ‘The Stars Now Unclaimed’ by Drew Williams

September 8, 2018September 7, 2018Robin Brooks

‘The Stars Now Unclaimed’ is a military sci-fi novel for people who don’t like military sci-fi. Awesome fights, great characters, better world-building!

Foundryside Robert Jackson Bennett

5 Reasons to Read ‘Foundryside’ by Robert Jackson Bennett

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018Robin Brooks

‘Foundryside’ is a magnificent fantasy novel filled with innovative magic and dark intrigue. Here are five reasons why you should read it.

White Rabbit Red Wolf

5 Reasons to Read ‘White Rabbit, Red Wolf’ by Tom Pollock

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018Robin Brooks

Tom Pollock’ sWhite Rabbit, Red Wolf is a glorious geeky math and spy thriller. Check it out for awesome action with a sensitive heart.

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