Dream State by Eric Puchner - Book Review and Craft Tips

Eric Puchner’s Dream State delivers a sprawling family saga with all the things, including a side of climate dread. In this review, I unpack what made it a standout Book Club pick and what writers can learn from this beautiful story.

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Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: Book Review - Sisterhood and Ambition

Book review of Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters, a story about sisters and ambitious women.

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Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner: Book Review

Book Review of Rachel Kushner’s spy thriller, Creation Lake.

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Playground by Richard Powers: Meta Mantas [Book Review]

Book review of the new Richard Powers novel exploring AI, ocean conservation, and friendship with a mind-bending twist.

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Book Review: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

Book Review of The Life Impossible by Matt Haig: A Magical Journey to Ibiza

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All Fours. Whoa. A book review.

A review of All Fours by Miranda July.