BOOK REVIEWS
Lovers at the Museum (by Isabel Allende)
I acquired Isabel Allende’s short story “Lovers at the Museum” through Amazon First Reads, a feature included with our Amazon Prime Membership. The story unfolds in the locked fortress of…
Kurtain Motel (by A.I. Nesser)
I have no idea how, why, or when the book “Kurtain Motel” by A.I. Nasser ended up on my Kindle. It’s been there for a while now. While browsing my Kindle for a spooky reading season…
The Fact of a Body (by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich)
Years ago, I added The Fact of a Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich to my Kindle library after reading about its acclaim. My fascination with true crime drew me to this story, but I had no idea…
Bad Date (by Ellery Lloyd)
This is my first time reading the husband-and-wife writing team, Ellery Lloyd. I acquired the ebook of “Bad Date,” a short story, through the Amazon First Reads program.
The Tuscan Child (by Rhys Bowen)
I’m a huge fan of historical fiction novels and the authors who craft such captivating stories. It’s surprising how I overlooked reading any of Rhys Bowen’s books, but I’m delighted that I finally…
Cut and Thirst (by Margaret Atwood)
This is my first Margaret Atwood story. When Cut & Thirst was released in 2024, it was offered as a bonus short story as part of the monthly Amazon First Reads program.
The Shallows (by Holly Craig)
I was fortunate enough to choose The Shallows by Holly Craig as an Amazon First Reads when it was released in 2023. I wish I had read it earlier because…
West with Giraffes (by Lynda Rutledge)
I’ve always thought giraffes were pretty amazing creatures, but I never fully appreciated their magnificence until I got to meet two of them up close.
Bitter Passage (by Colin Mills)
I chose Bitter Passage by Colin Mills from the Amazon First Reads program. I was drawn to this story based on my interest in Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition.
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