BOOK REVIEWS
The Room Next Door (by Wendy Walker)
This isn’t a traditional book review. It’s about my experience with Wendy Walker’s The Room Next Door—and continuing to give myself permission to DNF books I’m not loving.
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…
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.
Heartwood (by Amity Gaige)
Initially, I had no intention of reading Heartwood by Amity Gaige when it was released. However, I noticed a lot of praise for the book and decided to give it a second look. The story…
Burial Rites (by Hannah Kent)
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent has been languishing in my Audible library for ages. I’m delighted to finally pull it from the depths of my massive TBR pile. This haunting historical novel, inspired…
The Wrong One (by Dervla McTiernan)
I’ve enjoyed Dervla McTiernan’s books and novellas, so I was pleased to find this novella, The Wrong One, included in my Audible membership. The story revolves around Clara Coleman…
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 Haunting of Gillespie House (by Darcy Coates)
Darcy Coates’s gothic horror novella, The Haunting of Gillespie House, immerses readers in the eerie ambiance of a beautiful Victorian mansion. When young house-sitter Elle Schafer accepts a…
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