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Nothing Is What It Seems - And That’s the Point

Nothing Is What It Seems - And That’s the Point

Your weekly dose of literary news and stories, with Arthur Rivers from Fully-Booked.ca

Arthur Rivers
April 20, 2025

Hey guys,

Nothing is as it seems! Arthur Rivers here, still processing our mind-bending podcast exploration of "Shutter Island" (the second viewing completely transforms the story).

Between diving into villain-centered retellings and discovering sci-fi's freshest voices, I've been thinking about how the most powerful stories often show us that reality depends entirely on who's doing the telling.

This week's menu includes:

🎙️ Our podcast deep-dive: Why "Shutter Island" demands a second viewing
📖 Villains taking center stage: Stories that brilliantly flip the narrative script
⭐ Books that will challenge your thinking and hijack your schedule
🦹‍♀️ The rising stars reshaping science fiction's boundaries
📚 Why "The Book Club for Troublesome Women" delivers unexpected emotional depth
📰 And the latest bookish news

Whether you love psychological twists, morally complex villains, or fresh literary voices, grab your favorite reading beverage and join me as we explore how changing viewpoints can transform everything we thought we knew...