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When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice by Ilise S. Carter
May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice — Review

When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice by Ilise S. Carter is a spirited deep dive into the macabre movement of spiritualism and its feminist origins. Check out our review!

People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
May 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘People Watching’ by Hannah Bonam-Young is the Weakest Link — Review

People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young struggles to sell us on its problematic character dynamics and steamy scenes. Read on for our review!

The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee
May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

The Book of Blood and Roses Review: A Seductive Supernatural Romance

The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee crafts a seductive adventure into the heart of paranormal academia. Read on for our review!

Woody Harrelson as Merrit McKinney, Jesse Eisenberg as Daniel Atlas, Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, Justice Smith as Charlie, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, and Ariana Greenblatt as June in Now You See Me, Now You Don’t. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes
February 18, 2026August 17, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Is a Conflicting Caper

Now You See Me: Now You Don't orchestrates a smoke-and-mirrors performance of cheap thrills and nostalgic cameos. Read on for our review of the film!

September 1, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

No Amount of Grumpy Scots Can Save ‘Some Like It Scot’ From Itself — Review

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham features a predictable Scottish romance between an adventurous writer and a grumpy castle owner. Read on for our review!

Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez book cover. Image of an art deco building with two people standing in the windows.
July 7, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘Only Lovers in the Building’ by Nadine Gonzalez Offers a Breezy Poolside Read

Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez is a light-hearted beach read featuring sunny Miami vibes, vibrant Art Deco architecture, and an amusing poolside book club. Read on for our review!

Book cover for Pickleballers by Ilana Long. Two people clinking pickleball rackets together, staring each other down
July 1, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

Prepare to Have a Ball with ‘Pickleballers’ by Ilana Long

Pickleballers by Ilana Long offers readers a fun, light-hearted glimpse into the pickleball phenomenon with an amateur rom-com entry. Read on for our review!

Dylan O'Brien and River Gallo in Ponyboi
June 28, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Pride 🌈, Review

Ponyboi Review: River Gallo Shines as Dylan O’Brien Commits Crimes

Ponyboi is a vital addition to LGBTQ+ cinema, featuring a phenomenal performance from lead River Gallo. Read on for our review of the film!

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
June 22, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Pride 🌈, Review

Alexis Henderson’s ‘House of Hunger’ is Dark and Delicious

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson offers the chilling allure of a great gothic horror with rich imagery and sexy sapphic romances. Read on for our review!

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid book cover of woman looking at the sky, her sun glasses reflecting the image of a space ship taking off
June 12, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Pride 🌈, Review

Atmosphere Review: A Cosmic Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the poignant love story of two astronauts navigating the dreams and dangers of space travel. Read on for our review!

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