Toronto Book Review

BUSTING THE BANKERS’ CLUB : FINANCE FOR THE REST OF US BY GERALD EPSTEIN

The flaws within the financial system, as meticulously detailed by economist Epstein, underscore its inherent bias towards the affluent while neglecting the needs of ordinary consumers. While acknowledging finance’s crucial role in economic dynamics, Epstein highlights its potential for stagnation, instability, and exacerbation of inequality. This reality was starkly evident during the 2007-2008 financial crisis, […]

DRUMS & DEMONS: THE TRAGIC JOURNEY OF JIM GORDON BY JOEL SELVIN

Jim Gordon (1945-2023) left an indelible mark on the music world as a revered drummer during the vibrant eras of the 1960s and ’70s. His rhythmic prowess graced numerous iconic tracks, cementing his status as one of music’s golden players. From the mesmerizing vibes of the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” to the sultry allure of […]

NEXT OF KIN BY ELTON SKELTER

Kelter introduces a chilling thriller set against the backdrop of New York City, delving into the unsettling world of a homosexual serial killer. Meet Jacob Mallory, a seemingly unassuming graphic designer in his early thirties. However, beneath his mild facade lies a sinister urge that drives him to commit gruesome acts, like wielding a cheese […]

RUNNING MATES BY EMILY LOCKER

In the debut novel set in Edgartown, North Carolina, a tale unfolds of love blooming amidst a backdrop of political discord. The town itself is sharply divided between the liberal Eastside and the conservative Northside. Annabelle Morningstar, raised by her progressive mothers, epitomizes the ethos of the Eastside. With her Caucasian heritage, Annabelle embodies her […]

AN EDUCATION IN MALICE BY S.T. GIBSON

Laura Sheridan embarked on her academic journey at Saint Perpetua’s Women’s College in 1968, a wide-eyed newcomer from Mississippi with a devout demeanor. Despite her initial trepidation, she secures a coveted spot in the senior poetry seminar, overseen by the discerning Professor Evelyn De Lafontaine. In a twist of fate, Laura is singled out to […]

THE PARTNER PLOT BY KRISTINA FOREST

When Violet Greene and Xavier Wright first crossed paths on the opening day of 11th grade, they sensed a connection destined to span a lifetime. Amidst the tumult of high school drama – from cafeteria squabbles to prom night memories and clandestine rendezvous – they forged a bond unbreakable by distance. Despite the challenges of […]

KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE BY LEAH KONEN

In the opening pages of the book, we meet Mary, a recently separated mother from Brooklyn who is trying to navigate her new life. At the playground, she strikes up a friendship with Willa, a kind and outgoing young woman who offers her some snacks for her son. Mary is grateful for the connection and […]

WE GOT THE BEAT BY JENNA MILLER

When handed the volleyball beat for the school paper, an up-and-coming journalist finds herself facing her past with the team’s captain. Jordan Elliot, a high school junior who identifies as a fat, white-coded lesbian, takes her role at the school paper seriously, even if she didn’t land the editorship she hoped for. Spending time with […]

SUN OF BLOOD AND RUIN BY MARIELY LARES

In an alternate version of Mexico, decades after the conquest by Cortés, a gender-swapped Zorro figure grapples with her identity and magical abilities. Lady Leonora, born to the late viceroy of New Spain and a Nahua woman, finds herself thrust into a world of gods and sorcery as a child. Trained in martial arts and […]