BOOK REVIEWS
All About Love (by bell hooks)
I discovered bell hooks through one of my favorite Buddhist meditation teachers, Sharon Salzberg. Salzberg frequently praised bell hooks in her podcasts and books…
Rosy and John (by Pierre Lemaitre)
I don’t recall how I came across the profoundly intense writing of Pierre Lemaitre. Somehow, I managed to acquire a copy of Irene, the first book in the Camille Verhoeven series. During the…
The Lost Notebook (by Louise Douglas)
I’ve been wanting to read another book by Louise Douglas ever since I thoroughly enjoyed The House by the Sea a couple of years ago. To catch up…
The Jackal’s Mistress (by Chris Bohjalian)
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Chris Bohjalian novel, so I promptly placed a hold on The Jackal’s Mistress when my local library acquired a copy.
The Sentinel - Jack Reacher #25 (by Lee Child and Andrew Child)
I’ve finally made it to book #25 in the Jack Reacher series! The Sentinel marks the first book where Lee Child collaborates with his brother, Andrew Child…
The Storyteller (by Dave Grohl)
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Nirvana in the early 90s and was particularly fond of the Foo Fighters’ popular songs. While I may not have been a huge fan of grunge or alternative rock, I couldn’t help but appreciate the raw talent…
Famous Last Words (by Gillian McAllister)
This is my first time reading Gillian McAllister. I had a strong feeling that I had read at least one of her books before, but my Goodreads account says otherwise. Regardless, Famous Last Words was an excellent starting point for me.
This Tender Land (by William Kent Krueger)
Wow! This is my first time reading William Kent Krueger, and I must say, I’m thoroughly impressed with his storytelling. I’ve always heard a lot of praise for…
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life (by Ruth Franklin)
I’m thrilled that Goodreads has introduced Community Favorites Challenges. While I might not always manage to…
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