BOOK REVIEWS
Books: A Memoir (by Larry McMurtry)
A few months ago, my husband and I watched the TV series, Fixer Upper: The Hotel, where Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed a building in Waco, Texas into The Hotel 1928. I was pleasantly surprised to watch Chip reveal to Joanna that he purchased Larry McMurtry’s bookstore, Booked Up, in Archer City, Texas…
Finding the Mother Tree (by Suzanne Simard)
My love of nature and curiosity of how nature works, attracted me to this book. I see trees as precious and majestic so I was excited to learn more about these amazing creatures.
The Thousandth Floor (by Katharine McGee)
When I purchased The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee ages ago, I somehow completely missed that this book is classified in the YA genre. I didn’t figure it out until I started listening to the audiobook and…
Before I Met You (by Lisa Jewell)
I enjoyed meeting Arlette and Betty in Lisa Jewell’s fantastic novel, Before I Met You. The story opens with Betty meeting her step grandmother, Arlette, for the first time when her mom and step dad move in to look after Arlette following…
Blood Territory: The Death of Jimmy O’Connell (by Mark Whittaker)
Thanks to my Audible subscription, I have acquired a lot of short stories and podcasts. Blood Territory: The Death of Jimmy O’Connell by Mark Whittaker is an investigative podcast where the author seeks to find the truth of who killed Jimmy. The murder occurred in…
Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad, and Criminal in 19th Century New York (by Stacy Horn)
For as long as I can remember, I have had a fascination with institutions. I suppose it’s because I have a curiosity for places not accessible to everyone and the people who live and work in those places. I’ve looked forward to reading…
Criminal (by Karin Slaughter)
I’m such a huge fan of Karin Slaughter. I think I’ve rated every book of hers with five stars. I’ve read the Grant County series, a few standalone novels, and am currently loving the journey through the Will Trent series. Criminal is…
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.
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