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The Little Literary Pharmacy: My Big Literary Disappointment of the Month

As you know, both of us love to read. Recently, I had the chance to read The Little Literary Pharmacy by Elena Molini. The Italian author and bookseller drew inspiration from her own life

February 25, 2025

Books

Drought, Secrets, and Murder : An Atmospheric Dive into “The Dry” by Jane Harper

Jane Harper’s The Dry delivers an atmospheric, slow-burn crime thriller set against the backdrop of a blistering Australian drought. From the very first page, Harper hooks readers with her gripping prose and

February 5, 2025

Books

Matt Haig’s “The Midnight Library” Is A Philosophical Odyssey Through Life’s Choices

In Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, readers are invited to embark on a profound and intellectually stimulating journey through the infinite possibilities of life. This novel, published in 2020, presents a compelling

January 21, 2025

Books

Elite Schemes & Modern Dreams : What Is The Revival of Cruel Intentions Really Worth?

The enduring legacy of Cruel Intentions is undeniable. Since its 1999 debut, the film has captured audiences with its provocative themes, morally ambiguous characters, and razor-sharp dialogue. Based on Pierre Choderlos de

December 16, 2024

TV

“GRIFFES” by Malika Ferdjoukh : The Claws of Memory and Mystery

Malika Ferdjoukh’s GRIFFES emerges as a unique and haunting tapestry of narrative brilliance. Her deft interweaving of psychological depth, lyrical prose, and suspenseful storytelling crafts a novel that is as gripping as

December 13, 2024

Books

“The Agatha Christie Book Club”, the amateur crime readers’ club, is a charming tribute to Agatha Christie

Written by C.A. Larmer, this new detective novel is sure to captivate both adults and younger readers alike. The story follows Alicia, a passionate reader who cannot find a club that interests

November 27, 2024

Books

The art of aging and the mystery of living in the brilliant crime novel “The Thursday Murder Club”

Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is a charmingly idiosyncratic entry into the crowded field of contemporary crime fiction. It is both a love letter to the classic whodunit genre and a

November 20, 2024

Books

Dark Romance : Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Dive into This Genre

As you know, here at Asteria Magazine, we love books, and with our two quirky personalities, we enjoy a lot of different genres. But if there’s one genre we both agree on,

November 8, 2024

Books·Opinion

Encounters with Death: True Tales from Philippe Boxho, The Fascinating Forensic Expert

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November 7, 2024

Books

Living Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche’s Zarathustra and Übermensch in the Modern World

Friedrich Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra stands as one of the most complex and ambitious works of philosophy. Published between 1883 and 1885, it presents itself as a philosophical novel that blends Nietzsche’s

October 20, 2024

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