BOOK REVIEWS
Cities of the Plain (by Cormac McCarthy)
Years ago, I was browsing in a used bookstore with my husband. He discovered this copy of Cormac McCarthy’s novel, Cities of the Plain. He quickly realized…
The Crossing (by Cormac McCarthy)
I am at a season in my life where I feel drawn to books written in the past. There’s something thought-provoking about stories either written decades ago or set in a historical time period. Cormac McCarthy is an exceptional storyteller.
Ethan Frome (by Edith Wharton)
I tend to live in a book-centered world, so when I learn of a book or author that intrigues me, I immediately conduct a search and start tagging away for future reading. I’m confident that is exactly how some of Edith Wharton’s novels…
The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley (by Hannah Tinti)
Several years ago, I listened to the podcast, Books on the Nightstand, religiously. One of the hosts, Michael, raved about how much he loved The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti. I discovered a signed copy of the book…
Ohio: A Novel (by Stephen Markley)
I was drawn to read Ohio by Stephen Markley because I grew up in Ohio. The simple title of the novel had me feeling nostalgic and intrigued. Set in…
Anne of Green Gables (by Lucy Maud Montgomery)
This is my first time reading the classic story, Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book has been periodically showing up on my radar when browsing…
The Good House (by Ann Leary)
I love discovering new-to-me authors and that’s exactly what happened when I decided to read The Good House by Ann Leary. This book has been patiently waiting…
Brave New World (by Aldous Huxley)
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley has been on my radar for quite a while and I’ve seen lots of glowing reviews. I’ve been cautious about reading it because I didn’t think I would like it. I’m not a reader of…
The Secret History (by Donna Tartt)
I was introduced to Donna Tartt when The Goldfinch was published. That book continues to be one of my all-time favorites. Ever since, people have been recommending I read The Secret History. I finally…
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