BOOK REVIEWS
The Unraveling of Julia (by Lisa Scottoline)
I absolutely adore Lisa Scottoline and the stories she tells. I’m particularly impressed by her remarkable evolution in storytelling. As an attorney, she initially crafted books featuring lawyers…
Atmosphere (by Taylor Jenkins Reid)
Lately, I’ve been taking advantage of Libby to max out my library holds. Whenever I have a spot available, I place holds on newer books. Fortunately, when Atmosphere…
Murder by Other Means (by John Scalzi)
I don’t know if you can relate, but I have a tendency to read the first book in a series, or discover an author I love, and have every intention of reading the next book. However, months or even…
Hellbent (by Gregg Hurwitz)
I’m thrilled to have read the next installment in the Orphan X series by Gregg Hurwitz. Hellbent was an excellent read!
The Inmate (by Freida McFadden)
I can confidently say that I’m a “McFan.” Currently, the Goodreads Community Challenges for this summer include several of her books as qualifying titles. This perfectly aligns with my goal…
Starling House (by Alix E. Harrow)
I rarely read fantasy novels, but I was introduced to Alix E. Harrow in 2020 when she was in conversation with Erin Morganstern for her book, The Starless Sea. Alix had also released…
Death Row (by Freida McFadden)
Freida McFadden’s short story, Death Row, was recently featured in the monthly Amazon First Reads program. As a Freida fan, I couldn’t wait to add it to my Kindle library.
Cut and Thirst (by Margaret Atwood)
This is my first Margaret Atwood story. When Cut & Thirst was released in 2024, it was offered as a bonus short story as part of the monthly Amazon First Reads program.
Iron Lake (by William Kent Krueger)
I didn’t really need to start another book series, especially one that’s growing and already has numerous installments. However, a few months ago…
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