BOOK REVIEWS
Southern Man (by Greg Iles)
I have been a fan of Greg Iles for years and have loved all of his novels, especially the Penn Cage series. I was deeply saddened when I learned of his passing in 2025. I've had the pleasure…
The Foursome (by Christina Baker Kline)
Ages ago, I read Christina Baker Kline’s A Piece of the World and absolutely loved it. As someone who adores both art and historical fiction, that novel has stayed with me for years.
The Alchemist (by Paulo Coelho)
As our niece prepares to graduate high school and step into the exciting, uncertain world of college, we wanted to give her a meaningful book—one that would inspire independence…
Wreck (by Catherine Newman)
After thoroughly enjoying Sandwich, I was eager to return to Catherine Newman’s world with its sequel, Wreck. Readers are reunited with Rocky as she navigates the beautiful chaos of midlife…
W is for Wasted (by Sue Grafton)
I’ve surprised myself by reading two Sue Grafton books this month. While I’m genuinely enjoying the Alphabet series, I’ll admit I’m looking forward to its conclusion. I’ve always…
Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Brontë)
My grandma played a pivotal role in introducing me to books, libraries, and the joy of storytelling. She read books to me from a young age. During the summer months, we would…
Meditations (by Marcus Aurelius)
I was introduced to Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations through fellow readers sharing their weekend reads on the Goodreads social media thread. Several factors piqued my interest in this book: the title…
V is for Vengeance (by Sue Grafton)
I finally reached Sue Grafton’s 22nd book in the Kinsey Millhone series, titled V is for Vengeance. In this installment, Kinsey encounters a woman shoplifting in a department store.
Please Don’t Lie (by Christina Baker Kline)
I was excited to acquire Please Don’t Lie by Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt through the Amazon First Reads program. Having enjoyed A Piece of the World, I was curious to explore…
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