BOOK REVIEWS
The Sanatorium (by Sarah Pearse)
The time had finally come for me to read Sarah Pearse’s The Sanatorium, a book that had been on my TBR for ages. High in the Swiss Alps, Le Sommet—a former tuberculosis sanatorium…
Forget You Know Me (by Jessica Strawser)
Jessica Strawser’s books have been a constant source of joy for me, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting her at several Kentucky Book Festivals. While I haven’t had the chance to read all of her…
Camino Ghosts (by John Grisham)
I’m participating in a new reading challenge on the Litsy app this year. It’s a popular and flexible monthly reading challenge called Book Spin, hosted by user…
Don’t Open Your Eyes (by Liv Constantine)
I had the pleasure of meeting Lynne Constantine, one of the sister writing duo, Liv Constantine, during The Back Room author event in June 2025. Having previously enjoyed reading The Last Time I Saw You…
The Oligarch’s Daughter (by Joseph Finder)
It’s been too long since I’ve read a Joseph Finder book! The Oligarch’s Daughter is an outstanding, suspenseful, fast-paced spy thriller…
Catch You Later (by Jessica Strawser)
I’m a huge fan of Jessica Strawser! Her amazing books have quickly made her one of my favorite authors. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her in person several times at…
Ushers (by Joe Hill)
Author Joe Hill is easily one of my favorite horror writers. And why wouldn’t he be — he’s the son of Stephen King! I’ve read all of his novels and short story collections…
The Rooster Bar (by John Grisham)
I’ve been a fan of John Grisham since the beginning of his writing career, so I was disappointed to not have liked The Rooster Bar as much as I hoped. Especially since I attended Grisham’s author event…
Death Row Welcomes You (by Steven Hale)
I learned about this book, Death Row Welcomes You, by Steven Hale, through my local independent bookseller, Joseph-Beth, in Lexington, Kentucky. I receive Joseph-Beth’s weekly email, which includes a calendar of upcoming author events. When I saw the title of this book…
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