BOOK REVIEWS
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes (by Chanel Cleeton)
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by Chanel Cleeton. I thoroughly enjoyed Next Year in Havana a few years ago, but despite my best intentions, I still haven’t returned to the rest of…
X (by Sue Grafton)
Almost to the end of the Kinsey Millhone series! X is the 24th installment of the Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton. When a glamorous redhead hires Kinsey to locate the son she put up for…
The Restoration Garden (by Sara Blaydes)
I selected The Restoration Garden by Sara Blaydes during an Amazon First Reads offer. I love gardening, especially growing flowers, so the book title immediately caught my attention. The…
The Quitter’s Club (by Jessica Strawser)
As a huge fan of Jessica Strawser’s novels, I was thrilled when her latest, The Quitter’s Club, was available through Amazon’s First Reads program for May. It was an obvious pick for me…
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…
The Foursome (by Christina Baker Kline)
Ages ago, I read Christina Baker Kline’s A Piece of the World and absolutely loved it. As someone who adores both art and historical fiction, that novel has stayed with me for years.
The Alchemist (by Paulo Coelho)
As our niece prepares to graduate high school and step into the exciting, uncertain world of college, we wanted to give her a meaningful book—one that would inspire independence…
Wreck (by Catherine Newman)
After thoroughly enjoying Sandwich, I was eager to return to Catherine Newman’s world with its sequel, Wreck. Readers are reunited with Rocky as she navigates the beautiful chaos of midlife…
One Golden Summer (by Carley Fortune)
I don’t read much romance, but Carley Fortune has become a delightful exception. One Golden Summer is the follow-up to her bestselling Every Summer After, set once again in the charming…
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