Beneath the Cold Lamp — a slow-burning mystery
By J. Reader • Nov 12, 2024 • Mystery
A tightly written mystery that prizes atmosphere over plot gymnastics. We liked: the tactile sense of place. Not for you if: you prefer fast twists.
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Notes on Everyday Courage — essays
By R. Santos • Oct 22, 2024 • Essays
Short, crystalline essays on labor, friendship, and tiny acts that accumulate into meaning. Practical takeaways at the end of each piece.
The Atlas of Quiet Places — travel & memoir
By L. Green • Sep 10, 2024 • Memoir
A soft, reflective travelogue that doubles as a guide to slowing down. Great for readers who love mood and reflection.
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Summer of Quiet Fiction — five novels that reward slow reading.
- Wind & Ledger — by K. Sol (shortlisted)
- The Quiet Codex — Ada Novel
- Blue Harbor — M. Ives
- Night Letters — P. Rowe
- Children of Glass — S. Meyer