BOOK REVIEWS
Clear (Carys Davies)
Clear by Carys Davies has been on my list of books to read, and the Goodreads Community Challenge abruptly moved it to the top of my list. A short historical novel set in 1843 during the…
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (by Laurie Gilmore)
I’ve returned to the Dream Harbor series already thanks to the Goodreads Community Challenge. The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore is a qualifying book for the Heartwarmers…
Sandwich (by Catherine Newman)
I’ve been observing the overwhelming praise for Catherine Newman’s novel, “Sandwich,” and initially had no intention of reading it. I didn’t think it was for me. However, after seeing endless…
Wild Dark Shore (by Charlotte McConaghy)
I first encountered “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy on a bookstore shelf, and the gorgeous cover instantly captured my attention. The intriguing description piqued my interest…
The Sun Down Motel (by Simone St. James)
During the recent Halloween spooky reading season, I read a book set in a haunted motel that left me feeling underwhelmed. A fellow reader had recommended Simone St. James’ “The Sun…
Brooklyn (by Colm Toibin)
“Brooklyn,” a spontaneous read by Colm Toibin, caught my attention amidst a flood of bookish emails. One email introduced me to Toibin’s standalone short story, “A Long Winter,” which…
Serves You Right (by Orion Gregory)
‘Serves You Right’ by Orion Gregory is a crime thriller and the second installment in the Sydney Livingstone Detective Series. Sydney Livingstone, a former professional tennis star, trades the…
Christine (by Stephen King)
‘Christine’ by Stephen King is the November selection for my in-person Constant Reader book club. I’ve seen the movie countless times and first read the book in 2018. During the recent…
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…
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