BOOK REVIEWS
Burial Rites (by Hannah Kent)
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent has been languishing in my Audible library for ages. I’m delighted to finally pull it from the depths of my massive TBR pile. This haunting historical novel, inspired…
The Life She Was Given (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
I first read Ellen Marie Wiseman’s book, What She Left Behind, a long time ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have noticed her other works since then. However, it’s taken me a while to read…
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek (by Kim Michele Richardson)
Living in Kentucky, it’s almost certain that a book set in Kentucky, written by a Kentucky author, will inevitably catch my attention in every bookstore I visit. Years ago, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek…
The Reformatory (by Tananarive Due)
I’ve been intrigued by Tananarive Due’s horror novel, The Reformatory, since its release in late 2023. The book’s popularity has surged over time, and Due’s own fame has grown as well. I’ve…
The Gimlet Slip (by Fiona Davis and Greg Wands)
I’m a huge fan of Fiona Davis and have read all her books. I was eagerly anticipating reading her novella, “The Gimlet Slip,” co-written with her partner Greg Wands.
Brooklyn (by Colm Toibin)
“Brooklyn,” a spontaneous read by Colm Toibin, caught my attention amidst a flood of bookish emails. One email introduced me to Toibin’s standalone short story, “A Long Winter,” which…
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau (by Kristin Harmel)
I’ve been a fan of historical fiction novels for a long time and have always wanted to read a book by Kristin Harmel. When I saw her latest novel, ‘The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau,’ become…
The Story She Left Behind (by Patti Callahan Henry)
Author Patti Callahan Henry has been on my reading list for years. When I discovered her latest book, ‘The Story She Left Behind,’ was available on Libby, I immediately placed a hold for…
The Tuscan Child (by Rhys Bowen)
I’m a huge fan of historical fiction novels and the authors who craft such captivating stories. It’s surprising how I overlooked reading any of Rhys Bowen’s books, but I’m delighted that I finally…
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