BOOK REVIEWS
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…
The Count of Monte Cristo (by Alexandre Dumas)
I have fond memories of an elective course I took in college on classic literature that exposed me to Dickens and the Bronte sisters. Occasionally, I will read a classic novel for a break from the popular fiction I consume.
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…
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