BOOK REVIEWS
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…
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…
Making Friends with Your Mind (by Pema Chödrön)
Making Friends with Your Mind: The Key to Contentment, recorded from live retreat sessions at The Omega Institute, features Pema Chodron’s gentle, humorous, and down-to-earth teachings…
The Bone Farm (by Dean Koontz)
I’ve been neglecting my unread Dean Koontz books, so it was a delight to read The Bone Farm, a prequel novella in the Jane Hawk series. Jane, a sharp FBI agent, races against time to stop a…
Embracing the Unknown (by Pema Chödrön)
Buddhism has always been an easy practice for me to connect with because its teachings make perfect sense in a practical and logical way. Pema Chödrön, an American Buddhist nun…
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.
We Used to Live Here (by Marcus Kliewer)
‘We Used to Live Here’ by Marcus Kliewer piqued my interest with its gorgeous cover featuring a stunning Victorian house. The intriguing title immediately sparked my curiosity, and I promptly…
Dietrich (by Don Winslow)
I quickly devoured several short stories by the remarkable Don Winslow, all available on Audible. The final story I read was titled ‘Dietrich.’ Set during the scorching summer of 1977 in…
Before She Was Found (by Heather Gudenkauf)
I’ve been wanting to read a book by Heather Gudenkauf for a while, and I was delighted to find that ‘Before She Was Found’ was in my Audible library. This book was a perfect choice for…
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