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Review: November Road by Lou Berney

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I agreed to review this title. At first glance, it’s not something I would normally read, despite being a huge fan of crime fiction.  That said, I’d heard nothing but praise … Continue reading

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Review: Foe by Iain Reid

Reid’s previous title,  I’m Thinking of Ending Things, introduced me to the sheer talent that is Iain Reid. When I heard he had a new title releasing, I knew I had to get my hands on a copy. In true Reid form, … Continue reading

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Review: Tangerine by Christine Mangan

I picked this up after hearing rave reviews from a bookseller at my favorite independent bookstore.  I have to say that before this, this title wasn’t even on my radar.  I curled up on a rainy Friday night and devoured … Continue reading

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Review: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

I discovered this title after listening to the NPR program “Fresh Air.”  Described as a book that was difficult to recommend, given the subject matter, I was instantly captivated.  There’s no spoilers; you learn the premise of the book in … Continue reading

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Review: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

I’ve been in a desperate book funk for the last several months.  My life has been crazy hectic, and I found it difficult to become invested enough in a novel for it to keep my attention.  That all changed when … Continue reading

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Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon

As a child, we moved around a lot.  It was challenging, being forced to pack up and make new friends every few years. That feeling pales in comparison to what military wives, especially those stationed oversees, endure. Though I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Review: The Only Child by Andrew Pyper

Don’t you love it when you discover a book that so perfectly matches your need at the moment? This book most certainly did for me.  It’s dark, it’s chilling; the cover serves as the perfect sneak peek into what you’ll experience … Continue reading

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Review: American War by Omar El Akkad

Though likened by other reviews to The Road by Cormac McCarthy, I’d like to dispel that link.  The only similarities lie in a journey embarked upon an attack or epic devastation.  That’s it. In this novel, we follow Sarat’s path from a … Continue reading

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Review: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck

What an incredibly remarkable and moving novel.  Shattuck revealed a bit of history completely unknown to me, and I suspect, many others.  She weaves rich historical detail with well developed characters, making the setting and the emotions the characters experienced … Continue reading

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Review: The Night Mark by Tiffany Reisz

I discovered Reisz’s work last year, reading her novel The Bourbon Thief.  When I read the premise of this most recent title, as well as the setting, I knew I had to read it. Reisz excels at crafting characters and … Continue reading

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