BOOK REVIEWS
Stray (Shannon O’Brien)
I’m captivated by memoirs about individuals who embark on extraordinary journeys. Shannon O’Brien’s memoir, Stray: Breaking Free, Falling Hard, and Growing Stronger, chronicles her…
Don’t Open Your Eyes (by Liv Constantine)
I had the pleasure of meeting Lynne Constantine, one of the sister writing duo, Liv Constantine, during The Back Room author event in June 2025. Having previously enjoyed reading The Last Time I Saw You…
Making Friends with Your Mind (by Pema Chödrön)
Making Friends with Your Mind: The Key to Contentment, recorded from live retreat sessions at The Omega Institute, features Pema Chodron’s gentle, humorous, and down-to-earth teachings…
Don’t Let Him In (by Lisa Jewell)
Lisa Jewell’s novels, spanning from early romance dramas to psychological thrillers, have always entertained me. As soon as I had a free spot on my library hold shelf, I placed a hold on…
The Asheville Christmas Cabin (by Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott)
The Asheville Christmas Cabin, the last holiday-themed book I’ll read this season, caught my attention through the countless book-related emails I receive daily. When my husband and I lived…
The Christmas Tree Farm (by Laurie Gilmore)
I’m thrilled that I’ve completed my library holds, allowing me to dive back into the enchanting world of Christmas-themed books before the holiday season fades away. After a few beautiful…
My Next Breath (Jeremy Renner)
I was introduced to Jeremy Renner through the movie, The Hurt Locker, which was fantastic. Since then, I’ve noticed his roles in other movies that I’ve also enjoyed. In 2020, I watched him…
Happy Place (by Emily Henry)
I recently read Emily Henry’s book, Book Lovers, and was thoroughly impressed. Despite being a newcomer to romance novels, I instantly became impressed by her writing. Since then, I’ve…
Isola (Allegra Goodman)
I had no intention of reading Isola by Allegra Goodman when it was first released. However, I noticed a lot of praise for the book and decided to give it a try. Inspired by the true story of 16th-century…
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