BOOK REVIEWS
The Rest of Our Lives (by Ben Markovits)
The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits was something of an accidental Audible purchase. I had credit left from one of Audible’s reward programs that made the book nearly free, and it had…
City of Dreams (by Don Winslow)
It was entertaining to be back with Danny Ryan and his crew in City of Dreams, part two of the trilogy by Don Winslow. Danny, on the losing side of a bloody East Coast gang war in…
A Far-Flung Life (by M.L. Stedman)
I was excited to learn that M.L. Stedman, author of The Light Between Oceans, had written a new book, A Far-Flung Life. After more than a decade, it was certainly worth the wait—I…
Out of the Dark (by Gregg Hurwitz)
It was such a pleasure to dive into the next installment of Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X series. Out of the Dark, the fourth novel, continues the high-octane story of Evan Smoak—once a child…
Chasing the Boogeyman (by Richard Chizmar)
When I first read the description for Richard Chizmar’s Chasing the Boogeyman, I was certain it would be a book I’d love. Unfortunately, my desire to like it far outweighed how much I actually…
The Shadows We Hide (by Allen Eskens)
I read Allen Eskens’ debut novel, The Life We Bury, back in 2018 and absolutely loved it. I didn’t expect it to become a series, but I’m thrilled it did—especially with more stories centered…
The September House (by Carissa Orlando)
Periodically, I had been seeing favorable reviews for Carissa Orlando's The September House. I love a good haunted house story, especially one with an old, beautiful Victorian house at its…
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography (By Donald Spoto)
I previously read My Story by Marilyn Monroe, her unfinished autobiography that covers her life up through her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio. Eager for a fuller picture, I turned to Marilyn…
Thinner (by Stephen King)
Thinner by Stephen King is the July selection for my Constant Reader book club. This was a reread for me. I'd seen the movie several times when it aired on television, most often during…
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