BOOK REVIEWS
A Hush at Midnight (by Marlene M. Bell)
Marlene M. Bell’s A Hush at Midnight is a thrilling murder mystery that takes place on a historic estate in Texas. Laura Harris, a former celebrity chef, recently moved…
Doctor Sleep (by Stephen King)
I re-read Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, which is the January selection for our Constant Reader book club. I first read it in 2013, so it was like reading it for the first time.
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…
Smoke Signal (by Marie Benedict & Kate Quinn)
Smoke Signal is a fun historical fiction novella set during WWII with famed mystery writer Agatha Christie at the center of the story. It’s a unique blend of storytelling by Marie Benedict, who’s written about...
The Perfect Son (by Freida McFadden)
I’m still hooked on Freida McFadden’s books. I chose to give the Housemaid series a pause and read The Perfect Son. It was another great one! Freida delivers...
Catch You Later (by Jessica Strawser)
I’m a huge fan of Jessica Strawser! Her amazing books have quickly made her one of my favorite authors. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her in person several times at…
Alanis Morissette - Words + Music (by Alanis Morissette)
I vividly remember listening to Alanis Morissette’s album, Jagged Little Pill, when I was in college. Her music was unique and empowering in the mid-90s. It felt like she was bravely breaking barriers for women with her honest lyrics.
From Here to the Great Unknown (by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough)
Growing up, my parents were Elvis Presley fans. His albums played on the record player, and his movies were on the television. I was really young when Elvis died in 1977…
The Distant Hours (by Kate Morton)
Set in the gothic Milderhurst Castle, The Distant Hours is a dual time line story of Meredith, who at the age of 12 is evacuated from WWII London to the countryside for safety. To her surprise, she’s chosen...
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