BOOK REVIEWS
Wild Dark Shore (by Charlotte McConaghy)
I first encountered “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy on a bookstore shelf, and the gorgeous cover instantly captured my attention. The intriguing description piqued my interest…
The Sun Down Motel (by Simone St. James)
During the recent Halloween spooky reading season, I read a book set in a haunted motel that left me feeling underwhelmed. A fellow reader had recommended Simone St. James’ “The Sun…
Brooklyn (by Colm Toibin)
“Brooklyn,” a spontaneous read by Colm Toibin, caught my attention amidst a flood of bookish emails. One email introduced me to Toibin’s standalone short story, “A Long Winter,” which…
Every Moment Since (by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen)
‘Last year, I attended my first author event at The Back Room: Cocktails and Conversations with Your Favorite Authors, hosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Karen Dionne. Marybeth Mayhew…
Lovers at the Museum (by Isabel Allende)
I acquired Isabel Allende’s short story “Lovers at the Museum” through Amazon First Reads, a feature included with our Amazon Prime Membership. The story unfolds in the locked fortress of…
Serves You Right (by Orion Gregory)
‘Serves You Right’ by Orion Gregory is a crime thriller and the second installment in the Sydney Livingstone Detective Series. Sydney Livingstone, a former professional tennis star, trades the…
We Used to Live Here (by Marcus Kliewer)
‘We Used to Live Here’ by Marcus Kliewer piqued my interest with its gorgeous cover featuring a stunning Victorian house. The intriguing title immediately sparked my curiosity, and I promptly…
Christine (by Stephen King)
‘Christine’ by Stephen King is the November selection for my in-person Constant Reader book club. I’ve seen the movie countless times and first read the book in 2018. During the recent…
Dietrich (by Don Winslow)
I quickly devoured several short stories by the remarkable Don Winslow, all available on Audible. The final story I read was titled ‘Dietrich.’ Set during the scorching summer of 1977 in…
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