The Serpent of Venice

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New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore channels William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe in The Serpent of Venice, a satiric Venetian gothic that brings back the Pocket of Dog Snogging, the eponymous hero of Fool, along with his sidekick, Drool, and pet monkey, Jeff. Venice, a long time ago.…

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Michael Mullin

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I know, I know—the same author. But wait–there’s more! Same protagonist, too! Lear’s Fool Pocket is back in this hilarious revenge sequel that features not only characters and plot from The Merchant of Venice but also Othello. (There’s also a sizeable nod to a Poe story with which I’m not familiar.) The craft of piecing this all together and making it work as a funny, engaging tale is impressive, to say the least.

Moore is a different, escapist type of read for me, and his embracing of Shakespeare in multiple books keeps me curious. Some feel this book has…

From Michael's list on books that retell plays of Shakespeare.

December on 5C4

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December on 5C4 is a work of magical realism with a Christmas holiday focus in which many Jewish tales, New Testament stories, and Santa legends are all re-enacted in an urban psychiatric hospital setting. On locked ward 5C4, Josh and Nick—two very different patients, one with similarities to Jesus and the other to Santa—find themselves on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and transformation. Their evolving friendship and shared experiences challenge them to reconcile their pasts, embrace their identities, and navigate the complexities of mental illness.

December on 5C4 is a compelling exploration of belief, identity, and the magic that can…

December on 5C4

By Adam Strassberg,

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1 author picked December on 5C4 as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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December on 5C4 is a vibrant tale of magical realism set during the Christmas season, weaving together threads of Jewish folklore, New Testament narratives, and Santa Claus legends. This story unfolds in the unique environment of an urban psychiatric hospital, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. As the winter holidays progress, Josh and Nick—two very different patients, one with similarities to Jesus and the other Santa—find themselves on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and transformation. Their evolving friendship and shared experiences challenge them to reconcile their pasts, embrace their identities, and navigate the complexities of mental illness.…

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