BOOK REVIEWS
Call Me Zelda (by Erika Robuck)
I have an innate curiosity to learn about the lives of other people. Identified as a biographical fiction novel, Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck, spoke to my interests about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
Rakiya: Stories of Bulgaria (by Ellis Shuman)
There’s a literary account I follow on X in which the person is from Bulgaria. Her posts are mostly author-related; however, she occasionally writes about Bulgaria and other countries...
Yellowface (by R. F. Kuang)
You know when a book comes out, and it seems like EVERYONE is reading it, except you? But, you don’t read it because EVERYONE else is reading it. Then, you finally give in because EVERYONE loves it, and you want to see for yourself what’s so great about it. Yep, that’s me and…
The Roommate (by Dervla McTiernan)
I’m quickly becoming a fan of Dervla McTiernan. The Roommate is the second novella I’ve read that is a prequel to her Cormac Reilly series. I’ve also read the first book in the series, The Ruin. Her books are…
The Cuckoo’s Cry (by Caroline Overington)
Another Audible Original! I enjoyed The Cuckoo’s Cry by Caroline Overington. Set in Australia at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Don Barlow lives in an idyllic beachside cottage. Now widowed…
Celine (by Peter Heller)
Every time author Peter Heller publishes a book, it’s a must-buy in print for me. His writing style is so unique, I best enjoy curling up with a physical book in my hands. I found this signed copy of Celine, at my local independent bookstore when it was first released.
The Survivor (by Gregg Hurwitz)
This book is incredibly good! I have quickly become a huge fan of Gregg Hurwitz and want to read everything he has written. The Survivor immediately surprised me with the emotional weight the story holds. I often felt physically heavy while reading about…
The Getaway (by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)
This is my first time reading a book by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I picked up The Getaway from one of Audible’s amazing offers awhile ago.
The Beach House (by Mary Alice Monroe)
I read the fourth book in the Beach House series, Beach House for Rent, by Mary Alice Monroe, several years ago, and have finally made my way back to the series. I decided to read the first book, The Beach House, to see how things started.
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