BOOK REVIEWS
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…
Jamaica Inn (by Daphne du Murier)
After reading Daphne du Maurier’s most renowned classic novel, Rebecca, I became intrigued by her other works. I was astounded by the sheer number of full-length novels and short stories…
The Last Ranger (by Peter Heller)
Peter Heller, an auto buy author for me, because he captivates me with his beautiful and sophisticated writing style.
The Veldt (by Ray Bradbury)
The other day, my husband stumbled upon a video on Reddit featuring EDM artist Deadmau5. The video showcased how he came up with the lyrics for his song, “The Veldt.”
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...
Hello Beautiful (by Ann Napolitano)
I admit, I judge books by their covers. I assumed this book was about external beauty based on the title, Hello Beautiful, and the image of a beautiful woman. I was finally drawn to reading this book because…
Rakiya: Stories of Bulgaria (by Ellis Shuman)
There’s a literary account I follow on X in which the person is from Bulgaria. Her posts are mostly author-related; however, she occasionally writes about Bulgaria and other countries...
Celine (by Peter Heller)
Every time author Peter Heller publishes a book, it’s a must-buy in print for me. His writing style is so unique, I best enjoy curling up with a physical book in my hands. I found this signed copy of Celine, at my local independent bookstore when it was first released.
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