BOOK REVIEWS
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…
Rebecca (by Daphne Du Murier)
I am thrilled to join the club of readers who have enjoyed Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. The elegant writing and fascinating story were a true pleasure. The opening chapters were…
The Hot One (by Carolyn Murnick)
The Hot One: A Memoir of Friendship, Sex, and Murder by Carolyn Murnick is a unique book. Carolyn describes growing up in New Jersey with her best friend, Ashley. The two girls were close and began drifting apart when…
It Waits in the Woods (by Josh Malerman)
Josh Malerman delivers fear and terror with this short story, It Waits in the Woods. There’s a legend that a creature lives deep in the Michigan forest. An adventurer will know they have found the creature when…
Leave No Trace (by Mindy Mejia)
On the surface, when I selected this audiobook, Leave No Trace by Mindy Mejia, from my massive TBR, I thought it was going to be this suspenseful story about a teenager who emerged…
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (by Dee Brown)
This was an impulsive read for me. The Libby App offered unlimited copies of the audiobook version of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. I had definitely heard of this book before and…
The National Parks (by Dayton Duncan & Ken Burns)
I don’t recall how this book got on my radar, but I’m grateful it did. I love nature and National Parks are the embodiment of preserving our magnificent pieces of land and monuments. Listening to the audiobook…
The Pram (by Joe Hill)
Just in time for the spooky reading season is The Pram, a short story by Joe Hill. A young couple moves to the country in Maine following a heartbreaking…
Lying in Wait (by Liz Nugent)
This story was excellent! Liz Nugent wrote an amazing psychological thriller. Lying in Wait completely exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, the story is shocking and…
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