BOOK REVIEWS
Next Year in Havana (by Chanel Cleeton)
Next Year in Havana is a love story. It’s not just a romantic story of people falling in love, it’s a story about one’s love of country, culture, history, and family. Chanel Cleeton delivered a fascinating first book to The Cuba Saga series.
The Institute (by Stephen King)
I never know where a novel by Stephen King is going to take me and that’s what I love about his story telling talent. In The Institute, readers first meet Tim Jamieson, a cop who is relocating to Dupray, South Carolina to escape a tragic life event. Next, we meet Luke Ellis, an amazingly intelligent young boy…
Ankle Snatcher (by Grady Hendrix)
Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix is a terrifying short story. If you fear what lurks underneath your bed at night, this story will make your fears seem like a fairy tale. When Marcus was a child, his father blamed the boogeyman…
Ohio: A Novel (by Stephen Markley)
I was drawn to read Ohio by Stephen Markley because I grew up in Ohio. The simple title of the novel had me feeling nostalgic and intrigued. Set in…
Christmas Presents (by Lisa Unger)
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger is an excellent holiday-themed thriller! This well crafted story introduces readers to Lolly, a young woman who is trying to sort out what she wants from life. Just when she thinks…
Anne of Green Gables (by Lucy Maud Montgomery)
This is my first time reading the classic story, Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book has been periodically showing up on my radar when browsing…
Break Shot: My First 21 Years (by James Taylor)
I started listening to James Taylor in the early 1990’s, so when Audible offered this short memoir free to members, I didn’t hesitate adding it to my library. Break Shot: My First 21 Years, is narrated by James Taylor and recorded…
The Twelve Days of Murder (by Andreina Cordani)
The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani makes for a great holiday read when you’re looking for a story set at Christmas with a murder mystery to solve. At university, a group of friends created the Masquerade Murder Society. Their final…
Killer Smile (by Lisa Scottoline)
Satisfyingly working my way through the Rosato and Associates series by Lisa Scottoline with book number nine, Killer Smile. The law firm, Rosato and Associates, is comprised of…
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