BOOK REVIEWS
How It Happened (by Michael Koryta)
Thanks to a reading challenge I decided to participate in this year on the Litsy app, I am reading beloved authors on my bookshelves that I have drifted from. (Sometimes I wonder if my…
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…
Lies to Forever (by Marlene M. Bell)
One of the great pleasures of running a book blog is receiving submissions from authors and diving into their stories. Most often these arrive as digital ARCs, but every once in a while I’m…
The Stranger (by Harlan Coben)
It’s been a while since I last read a Harlan Coben novel. Years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed several of his books. Earlier this year, I derived considerable pleasure from his new television show…
City on Fire (by Don Winslow)
The advantage of waiting so long to start the Danny Ryan trilogy by Don Winslow is that all three books have been published. I genuinely enjoyed the first book, City on Fire. I found…
Forget You Know Me (by Jessica Strawser)
Jessica Strawser’s books have been a constant source of joy for me, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting her at several Kentucky Book Festivals. While I haven’t had the chance to read all of her…
King Sorrow (by Joe Hill)
Joe Hill is easily one of my favorite authors. I’ve been a fan of his since he published Heart-Shaped Box. I’ll never forget the way that book caught my eye in the bookstore—I had to buy it.
Catch You Later (by Jessica Strawser)
I’m a huge fan of Jessica Strawser! Her amazing books have quickly made her one of my favorite authors. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her in person several times at…
Where the Crawdads Sing (by Delia Owens)
This book has been collecting dust on my bookshelf for ages. I bought my copy of Where the Crawdads Sing when I went to an author event with Delia Owens at my local independent bookstore, Joseph-Beth, back in 2019.
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