Authors criticize Goodreads for fake reviews, pre-publication trashing, and slow response to abuse reports. They highlight the impact of unverified scores on careers, seeking better protection from online harassment.
Reviews of Charlotte Runcie's "Bring the Residence Down", Jonathan Healey's historical account, Joseph Jebelli's "The Mind at Rest", and Barnaby Martin's dystopian novel "The Quiet" are discussed.
Reviews of 'Talk with Me of Home', 'Desire State', 'Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife', and 'Initial Transgression'. Diverse themes explored: family saga, biography, political cover-up, and romance.
