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“This is John Connolly - and horror - at its classic best. Books that come alive - not always in the nicest sort of way - stories that continue to haunt long after the reader is finished. and as a bonus, Connolly own discussion of what horror is, how he came to love it and why he is one of the greatest writers ever. ”

Doloris • Book No Further

“Talent never comes easy, even when it seems so on the surface. Dorothy Parker is revered for her fast wit and sharp tongue, abilities that didn't always serve her well in real life. This book tells the important part of her life away from the Algonquin Roundtable: Hollywood, where she did some of her best work, often without credit - and lived her hardest life, often on her own terms.”

Doloris • Book No Further

“Just when you think you have it all figured out... you don't. Keep reading! Who's doing what to whom has never been so fun. ”

Doloris • Book No Further

“This collection of stories is a winner. I'm not a short story reader - unless they are really, really good - and I think this book nailed it. Why aren't I reading these in The New Yorker? ”

Jude • Readers' Books

“I inhaled these stories! They have a feral Gen-X vibe that resonated for me, but the keen observation and humor have universal appeal.”

Christie • Gallery Bookshop

“Samantha Schoech's writing is a symphony of vivid imagery, powerful scenarios, and, just when you need it most, humor. My Mother's Boyfriend offers a thoughtful and engaging collection of stories that skillfully capture the often messy nature of familial love and how it sculpts us into who we are. It's a book that stirs empathy in anyone who has ever found themselves entangled in the web of affection and frustration within their family, inviting readers to embrace the complexity of these...”

Calvin • The King's English Bookshop