BOOK REVIEWS
Broken Country (by Clare Leslie Hall)
I can be quite a mood reader. Sometimes, I put a library hold on an audiobook and have to wait for several long months before my turn. By the time the book becomes available, I’ve lost the…
Dead Man’s Walk (by Larry McMurtry)
I’m delighted to be engrossed in the Lonesome Dove series by Larry McMurtry. I’m reading the books in the order they were written, and Dead Man’s Walk is the third book in the series.…
Winter Garden (by Kristin Hannah)
I finally read my first Kristin Hannah novel! I’ve been wanting to read her books for a long time, since I consistently see praise for her work. I’ve acquired several of her books over the years…
Isola (Allegra Goodman)
I had no intention of reading Isola by Allegra Goodman when it was first released. However, I noticed a lot of praise for the book and decided to give it a try. Inspired by the true story of 16th-century…
Clear (Carys Davies)
Clear by Carys Davies has been on my list of books to read, and the Goodreads Community Challenge abruptly moved it to the top of my list. A short historical novel set in 1843 during the…
Sandwich (by Catherine Newman)
I’ve been observing the overwhelming praise for Catherine Newman’s novel, “Sandwich,” and initially had no intention of reading it. I didn’t think it was for me. However, after seeing endless…
Wild Dark Shore (by Charlotte McConaghy)
I first encountered “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy on a bookstore shelf, and the gorgeous cover instantly captured my attention. The intriguing description piqued my interest…
Jamaica Inn (by Daphne du Murier)
After reading Daphne du Maurier’s most renowned classic novel, Rebecca, I became intrigued by her other works. I was astounded by the sheer number of full-length novels and short stories…
The Deluge (by Stephen Markley)
A couple of years ago, I read Stephen Markley’s novel, Ohio. I found it challenging to get into the story, so I was hesitant about reading The Deluge. While browsing a 2-for-1 Audible sale…
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