January Andrews is having a tough time lately. Her father has passed away and she learns he had a secret girlfriend and beach house that he left to her. He was still married to her mother, who over the years suffered from cancer, but was able to beat it. Her parents...
Book Review: ‘The Summer Set’ Is The Perfect Read During These Difficult Times
The best drama happens offstage in this undeniably charming novel about an idyllic summer theater where hot stars, has-beens, and hopefuls chase roles—and each other. This is just the story to keep you happy and involved during your isolation at home. It is great fun,...
Book Review: ‘The Wife Stalker’ Is The Next Great Thriller From Liv Constantine
Following The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Last Time I Saw You, author Liv Constantine is back with their next great thriller The Wife Stalker. Following the same formula as the first two books, it's a sordid tale with twists and turns you don't see coming. Liv...
Book Review: ‘If It Bleeds’ By Stephen King
Review by Lauryn Angel I always love Stephen King’s story collections because – even though his stories tend to be novellas, rather than short stories – it’s nice to be able to pick up one of his books and know that I can take a breather after each story; I don’t have...
Book Review: ‘The Silence: A Novel’ By Susan Allott Is A Thrilling Debut
The first novel from author Susan Allott spans 30 years and is a mystery about what happened to Mandy. It's a solid debut with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged throughout. More novels like this and Susan will be a force to deal with. It's 1997 and Isla...
Interview: Author ‘Emily McKay’ Talks Her New Magical Novel Storybound
I write the kinds of books I want to read. Fast-paced books with lots of world-building, snarky heroines, and swoony heroes. I love story, pop culture, gossip, and baked goods. I’m a modern-day hippy and certified LEGO nerd. I live in the Austin, Texas hill country,...
Book Review: ‘The Bright Side Of Going Dark’
Review by Ana Tafur Mia Bell, one of the most popular social media influencers on Pictey is preparing to live stream her wedding to her millions of followers when she is suddenly jilted at the altar. Meanwhile, lonely Paige Miller is coming to terms with her sister’s...
Book Review: ‘Daughter Of The Reich: A Novel’ By Louise Rein
Hetty Heinrich is the daughter of a man high up in the uprising of the Nazi party during the time of Hitler in the 1930's. She is taught that the Hitler and the Germans are the stronger people. The Jews are slowly being taken care of and Hetty has to forget her Jewish...
Book Review: ‘The Last High: A Novel’ By Daniel Kalla
The streets of Vancouver are filled with opioids and people are dying. On this night in the ER Doctor Julia Rees and the hospital are dealing with a group of teenagers that have taken them and most have not survived. Getting high usually doesn't have such a serious...
Interview: Author Aleksandra Ross’ Talks Her Debut Fantasy Novel Don’t Call The Wolf
Aleksandra Ross's earliest memories include sitting on the couch and listening to her grandmother read the Polish folktales of her childhood. She grew up in Vancouver, BC, and went to medical school at the University of Alberta. Don’t Call the Wolf is her first novel....







