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Active Medium Publications 2021
Active Medium Publications 2021
An Index to The Ultimate Collection
Laura Manipura
Sep 19, 2021
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Fantasy Fiction at the End of the World
Fantasy Fiction at the End of the World
When global catastrophe seems inevitable, fantasy authors imagine another way
Andrew Gaertner
Apr 8
Marina’s story
Marina’s story
A non-poet cannot be a poet; a poet cannot be a non-poet.
Anna Ferrari
Apr 7
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose: Did The Main Character Learn From Her Mistakes?
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose: Did The Main Character Learn From Her Mistakes?
A book review about a sequel that surprised me and didn’t surprise me at the same time.
Sweena Mangal
Mar 28
The Light Always Breaks: A Gritty Look at America’s Racial Past or Sweet Love Story?
The Light Always Breaks: A Gritty Look at America’s Racial Past or Sweet Love Story?
A book review about a romance novel set the racially tense 1940s America.
Sweena Mangal
Mar 21
The Maid by Nita Prose: Simple Naivety or Intricate Murder Mystery?
The Maid by Nita Prose: Simple Naivety or Intricate Murder Mystery?
A book review about a maid trying to navigate a murder
Sweena Mangal
Mar 14
Marina Tsvetaeva. The poetess of absolute love
Marina Tsvetaeva. The poetess of absolute love
Woman’s Day
Anna Ferrari
Mar 10
We never grow out of picture books
We never grow out of picture books
And here is a book that shows why
A M
Mar 10
Under the Whispering Door: Light-Hearted Fairytale or Hard-Hitting Exploration of Death?
Under the Whispering Door: Light-Hearted Fairytale or Hard-Hitting Exploration of Death?
A book review about a novel that explores themes such as grief, death, and letting go
Sweena Mangal
Mar 7
Bad Mother by Mia Sheridan: Poor Parenting or Unexpected Consequences of Having Kids?
Bad Mother by Mia Sheridan: Poor Parenting or Unexpected Consequences of Having Kids?
A book review on a novel about a serial killer.
Sweena Mangal
Feb 29
The Kite Runner: controversial or not?
The Kite Runner: controversial or not?
Khaled Hosseini’s masterpiece had me hooked, but now it is banned in many schools across the USA.
John Henry Patton
Feb 16
Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup: Another Tiktok Cash Grab or An Actual Novel?
Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup: Another Tiktok Cash Grab or An Actual Novel?
A book review on a recent release, just in time for Valentine’s Day
Sweena Mangal
Feb 15
A Unique, Beautifully Told Horrific Story
A Unique, Beautifully Told Horrific Story
This book left me unsure of how to feel, yet I can’t stop thinking about it
Phoebe Richardson
Feb 12
“A Place for Vanishing”: Mental Health Recovery in a Haunted House
“A Place for Vanishing”: Mental Health Recovery in a Haunted House
A review of Ann Fraistat’s 2024 YA Horror novel
J. S. Wong
Feb 12
Fitzgerald Novels, Ranked — Reviews from an Author
Fitzgerald Novels, Ranked — Reviews from an Author
Achieving the impossible
J. F. Alexandria
Feb 6
A Tale of the Best and Worst of Us
A Tale of the Best and Worst of Us
Erik Larson’s The Devil and the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
Dunelair
Feb 6
Great Gatsby — Reviews from an Author
Great Gatsby — Reviews from an Author
The birth of the American dream.
J. F. Alexandria
Feb 5
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: Was It Really That Bad?
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: Was It Really That Bad?
Reviewing a classic!
Sweena Mangal
Jan 25
Thoughts about The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser
Thoughts about The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser
Do You Seek Novels About Social Issues?
Dunelair
Jan 25
A Curse For True Love: A Bang or a Whisper?
A Curse For True Love: A Bang or a Whisper?
A book review on the finale of a popular YA series.
Sweena Mangal
Jan 4
Reign of Redemption — A Review of “Nameless Queen”
Reign of Redemption — A Review of “Nameless Queen”
Marie Sinadjan’s Resplendent Norse Myth Retelling
Anca Antoci
Jan 2
The Beautiful Ones: A Romantic Classic or Barely Reinventing the Wheel?
The Beautiful Ones: A Romantic Classic or Barely Reinventing the Wheel?
A book review about a novel centered around the high class in the “Golden Age” of France.
Sweena Mangal
Dec 28, 2023
I Hope This Helps: Comics and Cures for 21st Century Panic by Tommy Siegel — Humorous Comics or…
I Hope This Helps: Comics and Cures for 21st Century Panic by Tommy Siegel — Humorous Comics or…
A review of the comic book that is geared toward those feeling lost
Sweena Mangal
Dec 21, 2023
The Great Gatsby: Lavish Parties or Unhinged Chaos?
The Great Gatsby: Lavish Parties or Unhinged Chaos?
A review of a novel that has the most amount of media adaptations I have ever seen.
Sweena Mangal
Dec 14, 2023
‘Only Yesterday’ Studio Ghibli’s Subtle Masterpiece
‘Only Yesterday’ Studio Ghibli’s Subtle Masterpiece
My cousin and I were having a lazy movie day. The cold is coming in, the days are grey now, so some herbal tea and a movie were necessary…
Ghost Writer
Dec 13, 2023
Book Recommendations For Weird, Whimsical Girls
Book Recommendations For Weird, Whimsical Girls
Convincing You to Read Them by a Quote
Jordan Eve <3
Dec 12, 2023
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