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What If? Your Weekly Time-Bending Book Discoveries
Your weekly dose of literary news with Arthur Rivers đź“š

Dear Bookish Friends,
There's nothing quite like the thrill of diving into a fresh stack of books! Arthur Rivers here, your literary companion from Fully-Booked, where I spend my days (and let's be honest, most nights) exploring the endless worlds that live on our shelves. When I'm not producing our bookish podcast, I'm hunting down stories that I simply can't wait to share with you.
This week's chapter brings you:
Fresh book recommendations from all genres
Latest ARC reviews
Some interesting community discussions on “If rereading books is just a waste of reading time” and more!
A thought-provoking podcast episode you won't want to miss
Latest and exciting news from the world of publishing
So settle in with your beverage of choice, and let's explore what the wonderful world of books has in store for us this week...
Latest Podcast Episode
Exploring Alternate History: When Small Changes Create Completely Different Worlds
Explore the captivating world of alternate history fiction, from magical Tudor tales to dystopian parallel universes. Discover the enduring appeal of "what if?" scenarios and their power to challenge our assumptions about the past and present.
Our Latest Recommendations For Your TBR
Unforgettable Love Stories: 10 Romance Novels That Define Modern Hearts
Discover transformative romance novels that capture modern love in all its forms. From swooning first loves to second chances, these stories will stay with you forever.
Paradise-1 Review: A Terrifying Psychological Sci-fi Horror You Won’t Be Able To Put Down
A gripping review of David Wellington's 'Paradise-1', exploring this sci-fi thriller's unique take on space colonization, survival horror, and human resilience. Discover if this cosmic adventure is worth your time.
Into The Woods: Review of A Glimmer in the Hollows by Lorna Selley
A Glimmer in the Hollows book review. A book that has a lot of offer to mystery and maybe sci-fi fans as well.
Something Offbeat
What If: The 9 Best Riveting WW2 Alternate History Books
Explore fascinating "what-if" scenarios of World War II through these 9 compelling alternate-history novels. From Nazi victory timelines to changed battles, discover how history could have unfolded differently.
Community Discussions
Would you say that BookTok killed the art of slow reading?
Does it make you read more and faster or not?
Book News Of The Week
Is Reading Dying?
The Best Sci-Fi Book Series Recommended by Ada Palmer
A mystery explores the darkness of French-ruled Vietnam
Best-selling detective author Michael Connelly talks career and crime novels
David Peace: “There aren’t enough working-class stories around”
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