Book Review: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus When I first picked up One of Us Is Lying, the buzz surrounding it intrigued me. With comparisons to Pretty Little Liars and The Breakfast Club, the premise—a murder mystery unfolding within the confines of a high school detention—promised both suspense and depth. Karen

The Paper Palace: A Literary Adventure Gone Awry When I first heard about The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, I was intrigued. A debut novel with a Reese Witherspoon book club stamp? Sounds promising, right? I eagerly delved in, expecting a poignant exploration of love, choices, and the complexities of life. What I found,