BOOK REVIEWS
The Christmas Dress (by Courtney Cole)
This holiday season, I yearned for a beautiful and heartwarming Christmas-themed book to immerse myself in. After exploring various library apps, I found nothing that truly resonated with…
The Kill Clause (by Lisa Unger)
I’m thrilled that Lisa Unger has written another holiday short story, The Kill Clause! Paige, a professional hitwoman, receives a contract to eliminate a target in a grand mansion. However…
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…
The Sun Down Motel (by Simone St. James)
During the recent Halloween spooky reading season, I read a book set in a haunted motel that left me feeling underwhelmed. A fellow reader had recommended Simone St. James’ “The Sun…
Dare I Say It (by Naomi Watts)
This year, I read a few books on menopause, but I wasn’t particularly inclined to read another when my library hold arrived for Naomi Watts’ “Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known…
Brooklyn (by Colm Toibin)
“Brooklyn,” a spontaneous read by Colm Toibin, caught my attention amidst a flood of bookish emails. One email introduced me to Toibin’s standalone short story, “A Long Winter,” which…
Every Moment Since (by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen)
‘Last year, I attended my first author event at The Back Room: Cocktails and Conversations with Your Favorite Authors, hosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Karen Dionne. Marybeth Mayhew…
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…
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