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Review: Bird Box by Josh Malerman
This title is one of many that I read upon hardcover release but never reviewed. The paperback release allowed me to select it as a book club selection and inspired me to write this review. I’m a huge fan of … Continue reading
Review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
What a tremendously unique premise! I have to admit, I was on the fence about reading this one. I wasn’t the biggest fan of her previous book (I know, I know) and it left me feeling hesitant. Then, I heard … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson
This was the perfect audio book to get me out of my reading slump! What wonderful and dynamic characters! Frank, bless his heart, was a character it is easy to love! Though not formally diagnosed, his symptoms lean toward Asperger’s … Continue reading
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Review: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
This is the sort of novel that packs a mighty punch, despite such a short page count. Told in a unique method, in short, verse-like paragraphs, Another Brooklyn is the kind of book you carry around with you, sampling short bits … Continue reading
Posted in General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged 1970s, Brooklyn, coming-of-age
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Review: After Anna by Alex Lake
I learned about this title during a Fall book preview webinar hosted by the publisher. Initially, I hesitated to pick it up. First, because of the premise. As a mother myself, child abduction is one of my most horrific fears. … Continue reading
Posted in Harper Books, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
Tagged abduction, divorce
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Review: Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman
As I read the final pages of this book, all the expletives came flowing from me. That’s not a complaint, it’s praise. Never did I imagine or predict what control and power this title held over me. I found myself … Continue reading
Posted in Harper Books, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review
Tagged coming-of-age, female friendships, love., violence
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Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith
Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices. Though the level of anguish and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Review
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Review: Ginny Gall by Charlie Smith
Reading the premise, you can surmise that this novel has a dark and foreboding tone. Rising above all this, however, is one individual’s determination and refusal to relinquish to a fate that is pre-determined based on his skin color and … Continue reading
Review: Girl Through Glass by Sari Wilson
When I accepted this title for review, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought it was a ballet book, certainly something outside of my realm of familiarity. Yet so many trusted readers were singing its praises so I opted … Continue reading
Review: The Ex by Alafair Burke
No exaggerating: I read this book in under two hours. Already a fan of Burke’s writing, she captivated me from page one and, by the end, I was completely floored by what transpired. I was ready to pick it up … Continue reading
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