BOOK REVIEWS
Burial Rites (by Hannah Kent)
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent has been languishing in my Audible library for ages. I’m delighted to finally pull it from the depths of my massive TBR pile. This haunting historical novel, inspired…
The Curse of Hester Gardens (by Tamika Thompson)
A few months ago, I was mesmerized by Tananarive Due’s remarkable novel, The Reformatory. The story and its characters left an indelible mark on me. Within an hour of finishing the book, I…
The Boyfriend (by Freida McFadden)
Freida McFadden’s psychological thriller, The Boyfriend, is a mesmerizing read that delves into the complexities of modern dating and the potential for hidden darkness. Sydney Shaw, a single…
The Life She Was Given (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
I first read Ellen Marie Wiseman’s book, What She Left Behind, a long time ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have noticed her other works since then. However, it’s taken me a while to read…
Crime and Punishment (by Fyodor Dostoyevsky)
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a classic novel that I’ve been wanting to read for a long time. However, I’ve been procrastinating because I felt intimidated and unsure if I’d…
Last Night (by Luanne Rice)
While perusing my Kindle library for the next book I wanted to read, I looked for a story set in winter and landed on Last Night by Luanne Rice. Initially, I didn’t realize it was also set during…
Comanche Moon (by Larry McMurtry)
It’s been a long journey, and I’ve finally completed the Lonesome Dove series by Larry McMurtry. I chose to read the books in the order they were published, so the series finale is….
City on Fire (by Don Winslow)
The advantage of waiting so long to start the Danny Ryan trilogy by Don Winslow is that all three books have been published. I genuinely enjoyed the first book, City on Fire. I found…
Pet Sematary (by Stephen King)
February’s Constant Reader book club selection is Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. It’s a reread for me, having first read it in 2019. The book is excellent, and I didn’t mind rereading it for book…
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