Frankenstein at 200 a landmark resurfaces in June
A Victorian firelit night near Lake Geneva sparked Mary Shelley to create Frankenstein. The 1818 novel faced early rejection, sparked debate over atheism, and built a lasting horror mythology with readings and new editions.
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Red Clocksexamines four women under U S abortion bans
Washington Post reviewer Ron Charles discusses Leni Zumas Red Clocks as a timely dystopian novel rooted in everyday lives. The Oregon-set story follows Susan Ro Mattie and Gin as they navigate Personhood amendments, a Pink Wall, and social controls influencing reproduction and female autonomy.
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Perfect travel buddy by Timothy R. Smith in Washington Post
In July the author travels across North America in a homey van, recalling a dream of a long road trip. He praises Lonely Planet's Epic Drives of the World offering 200 ideas from Route 66 to Bhutan and Argentina, with vivid images and quirky travel wisdom such as a hippo caution in Zambia.
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The Immortalists family secrets unfold across decades
Four Gold siblings visit a psychic in 1969 New York and learn their deaths. Varya pursues longevity science while Daniel becomes an Army doctor, Simon departs for San Francisco, and Klara trains as a magician. The novel blends thriller pace with intimate reflections on time, love, and survival.
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Gertie
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