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Review: Lust & Wonder: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
I squealed with joy when I learned Augusten was releasing a new memoir. I devoured both Running with Scissors and Dry, not shying away with the brutal manner in which the author details his life. I began reading as soon as I had the … Continue reading
Review: A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale
This novel took my breath away. So beautifully written, incredibly captivating from the start, I quickly found myself immersed in Harry’s journey. This epic novel alternates between time periods, from Harry’s youth and adulthood to years later, when Harry is … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged Canadian settlement, family, homosexuality, institutionalization, love., mental illness
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Review: Reader, I Married Him, edited by Tracy Chevalier
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre is likely her most popular novel. I had quite the experience reading it myself. It was required reading in high school and I hated it. I reread it in my early twenties and had a completely different … Continue reading
Posted in Review, Short story
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Review: The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo
I’m thrilled to see that this is the first in a new series Homicide Inspector Amaia Salazar. This novel has many of the components I look for in a good read: dynamic, flawed characters, well-developed storylines and, a bonus, a town submersed … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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Review: A Disguise to Die For: A Costume Shop Mystery by Diane Vallere
I just love discovering new cozy series! This is certainly a fun one! Margo’s father always wanted her to have a better life than he, he wanted her to get away from the costume shop business and start a life … Continue reading
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: The Passenger by Lisa Lutz
Wow, what a read! It sounds cliche, but this book took my breath away. Just when I thought I knew where the book was heading, I was taken on a completely different path, my heart pounding and pulse racing, a … Continue reading
Review: Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon
Lawhon excels at uncovering an event from the past and putting her own spin or explanation to it. She’s thoroughly succeeded once again. Though the build-up was a bit slow at times, the intensity quickly picks up as each of … Continue reading
Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
This book has been the source of quite a few arguments in my house! Once I obtained the ARC, I squirreled it away to read when the timing was right. And then my teen son discovered I had it in … Continue reading
Review: Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf
I’ve been a fan of Gudenkauf’s writing for some time, devouring each book as soon as it releases. She is an expert at portraying the intricate details of small-town life: the relationships, history, and secrets. Most importantly, however, she captures the … Continue reading
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