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The Count of Monte Cristo (by Alexandre Dumas)
I have fond memories of an elective course I took in college on classic literature that exposed me to Dickens and the Bronte sisters. Occasionally, I will read a classic novel for a break from the popular fiction I consume.
Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune (by Anderson Cooper)
In early 2023, I read Anderson Cooper’s book, Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, because I am ever so curious about the Vanderbilt family. My interest in the Vanderbilts was planted during my childhood, with the very first time I visited Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina.
Orphan X (by Gregg Hurwitz)
Did I really need to add another series of books to my ever growing TBR? Of course I did! A few years ago, I read Gregg Hurwitz’s novel, They’re Watching, and I thought it was incredible! Since that time…
The Third Wife (by Lisa Jewell)
Lisa Jewell is an author I can rely on for a story of curiosity and suspense in a domestic setting. She has quickly become a favorite author!
Alone with the Stars (by David R. Gillham)
Unsolved mysteries are always intriguing for me. I can get caught up in wanting to know what really happened while settling on an outcome that seems reasonable and logical based on the facts available. The tragic disappearance of Amelia Earhart…
Cities of the Plain (by Cormac McCarthy)
Years ago, I was browsing in a used bookstore with my husband. He discovered this copy of Cormac McCarthy’s novel, Cities of the Plain. He quickly realized…
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