BOOK REVIEWS
The Sublet (by Greer Hendricks)
I acquired the Kindle edition of Greer Hendricks' short story, The Sublet, through Amazon's First Reads program. The story revolves around Anne, a frazzled ghostwriter and aspiring novelist…
The View From Half Dome (by Jill Caugherty)
I first spotted The View from Half Dome by Jill Caugherty while scrolling through one of the many bookish emails I receive. The description immediately caught my eye, so I bought the…
The Book of Lost Names (by Kristin Harmel)
As a lover of historical fiction novels, I have become a fan of author Kristin Harmel. The Book of Lost Names is the second book of hers that I've read, and it was fantastic! Set during World…
A Deadly Episode (by Anthony Horowitz)
Anthony Horowitz's Hawthorne and Horowitz series is a must-read for me whenever a new installment is released. A Deadly Episode is the sixth installment, and it brings not only the…
The Bookbinder’s Secret (by A.D. Bell)
I'm a sucker for any book about books, so when I first saw The Bookbinder's Secret by A.D. Bell in Libby, I was intrigued by the title alone. The description sounded perfect, so I placed a hold…
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes (by Chanel Cleeton)
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by Chanel Cleeton. I thoroughly enjoyed Next Year in Havana a few years ago, but despite my best intentions, I still haven’t returned to the rest of…
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (by Thich Nhat Hanh)
I’m incredibly grateful for teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh and his generous willingness to share such profound wisdom. I’ve long admired him through videos of his teachings and have gently…
Alone on the Wall (by Alex Honnold)
I first became aware of Alex Honnold on a flight to Phoenix. My husband and I watched the documentary Free Solo and were immediately impressed with his extraordinary skill and bravery…
Mercury and Me (by Jim Hutton)
During the 1980s, I wasn’t a fan of Queen’s music, though I was certainly familiar with their hits, which played constantly on the radio. I instantly became intrigued by the band, especially…
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