BOOK REVIEWS
Such Kindness (by Andre Dubus III)
Such Kindness by Andre Dubus III took me on an unexpected journey through the life of Tom Lowe. Dubus’ narrative style of gradually revealing Tom’s character…
The Great Believers (by Rebecca Makkai)
My Audible library is overflowing, so sometimes I just pick the book that has been waiting patiently the longest to read next. The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai had been sitting in my library for so long...
Hello Beautiful (by Ann Napolitano)
I admit, I judge books by their covers. I assumed this book was about external beauty based on the title, Hello Beautiful, and the image of a beautiful woman. I was finally drawn to reading this book because…
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...
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 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.
The Stranger in the Lifeboat (by Mitch Albom)
I have been a fan of Mitch Albom since his first book Tuesdays with Morrie, which was published in 1997. That’s an impressive writing career, in my opinion. I like how his stories are…
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