BOOK REVIEWS
Such Kindness (by Andre Dubus III)
Such Kindness by Andre Dubus III took me on an unexpected journey through the life of Tom Lowe. Dubus’ narrative style of gradually revealing Tom’s character…
Smoke Signal (by Marie Benedict & Kate Quinn)
Smoke Signal is a fun historical fiction novella set during WWII with famed mystery writer Agatha Christie at the center of the story. It’s a unique blend of storytelling by Marie Benedict, who’s written about...
The Perfect Son (by Freida McFadden)
I’m still hooked on Freida McFadden’s books. I chose to give the Housemaid series a pause and read The Perfect Son. It was another great one! Freida delivers...
The Distant Hours (by Kate Morton)
Set in the gothic Milderhurst Castle, The Distant Hours is a dual time line story of Meredith, who at the age of 12 is evacuated from WWII London to the countryside for safety. To her surprise, she’s chosen...
Yard Work (by David Koepp)
Buried in my Audible library was this short story, Yard Work by David Koepp. Kevin Bacon narrates the tale of 88-year-old Judge Calvert, who’s recently widowed. His wife…
The Great Believers (by Rebecca Makkai)
My Audible library is overflowing, so sometimes I just pick the book that has been waiting patiently the longest to read next. The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai had been sitting in my library for so long...
The Housemaid’s Secret (by Freida McFadden)
Freida McFadden totally won me over this year! I’m currently hooked on the Housemaid series, and the second book, The Housemaid’s Secret, is just as wild and unexpected as the first. I can’t believe how she...
The Last Bookshop in London (by Madeline Martin)
I have been intrigued by Madeline Martin’s historical fiction books that have a bookshop or library theme. I finally decided to give her books a try. I started with her first book…
The Housemaid (by Freida McFadden)
I am addicted to Freida McFadden’s amazing psychological thrillers. A former coworker/friend and I have been discussing our love for her books for the past few months. My friend is always raving about...
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