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The Agatha Christie Book Club, Volume 2: Danger on the SS Orient

Your Asteriazine team is reading each book in the Agatha Christie Book Club series, and now it’s time for Volume 2: Danger on the SS Orient. Unlike Murder on the Orient Express, where the

January 10, 2025

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Between Battles and Boards : The Intellectual Duel in “La Variante du Dragon”

“La Variante du Dragon” by Christophe Lambert takes readers to the heart of World War II in 1943. The novel follows Markus Eisenberg, a young Jewish man of German descent, who trains

January 10, 2025

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Hercule Poirot: Hallowe’en Party – A Critique of Greed and Pride

When I mention Orient Express or Hercule Poirot, everyone immediately associates them with the famous author Agatha Christie. This literary genius, well-known to the public, has gifted us with many timeless works. Today, the critical

January 8, 2025

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5 Cozy Mysteries You Absolutely Need in Your Library

If you’re a fan of puzzles and mystery, I’m sure you must love cozy mysteries. Well, you’re in luck because we do too! We’ve prepared a little list of 5 cozy mysteries

January 7, 2025

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The Art of Ingratitude : 5 Classic Books (Plus 1 Bonus) That Insist “Thank You” Is Overrated

Nothing stings quite like ingratitude. It’s the thankless fuel that powers Shakespearean tragedies, Dickensian dramas, and Austenian sass. Literature loves a good ungrateful soul—it’s the conflict that keeps the plot moving and

January 7, 2025

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Marvel’s Pride Specials : Expanding the Universe of LGBTQIA+ Heroes (2022–2024)

For the past few years, Marvel Comics has been committed to amplifying LGBTQ+ representation through its Pride special issues. Released annually during Pride Month in June, the Marvel’s Voices: Pride issues from

January 4, 2025

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Murders on the Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict: The Revelation of Agatha Christie

Welcome aboard the Christmas Express. Due to adverse weather conditions, your train to Fort William will not be making any stops. We kindly ask that you remain calm and make the most

January 3, 2025

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Patricia Highsmith’s “Carol” : A Christmas Story Beyond the Ordinary

While Patricia Highsmith is best known for her psychological thrillers, Carol (originally published in 1952 as The Price of Salt) stands out as a unique and profound exploration of love and identity.

December 22, 2024

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Three Christmas books you absolutely must revisit during the holidays

The cold is slowly reclaiming its territory, the time for hot chocolate and movies under a blanket has arrived. Christmas markets are beginning to open their doors, and soon everyone will be

December 18, 2024

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The 10 Undeniably Merry Ways to Write the Perfect Christmas Romance Story

Ah, Christmas. The season of joy, wonder, and extremely unrealistic expectations. You know, the kind where you’re supposed to be baking cookies while also somehow saving the world from ruin, all while

December 18, 2024

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