Books in Review: This Week’s Highlights

In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week.

I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you.

If any post sparks your curiosity or you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be delighted to discuss these selections further or offer additional recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Enjoy exploring this week's highlights!

Conclave by Robert Harris:

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"Habemus Papam".

Conclave caught my attention after I recently watched the film and followed the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo on television. This book stands entirely on its own as a piece of fiction, but my interest in the papal process made it all the more compelling.

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House of Monstrous Women by Daphne Fama:

Set in the politically charged atmosphere of 1986 Philippines, House of Monstrous Women is a rich and atmospheric gothic horror that burrows under your skin and lingers long after the final page.

Daphne Fama invites us into a house alive with secrets, rot and menace, a house that dares its guests to survive until dawn.

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An Old Soul PR Box sent from M. Kevin Hayden:

I was genuinely surprised to receive the most thoughtful PR box from M. Kevin Hayden to celebrate his book An Old Soul. It was such a kind gesture and a real joy to open.

An Old Soul is a quietly powerful and emotionally layered mystery, blending science fiction with literary fiction in a way that feels both nostalgic and entirely fresh. Set in 1996 Chicago, the story follows Isaac André, a 25-year-old working in a VHS rental shop, haunted by the sense that something in his life is missing.

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