Category Archives: Bookish Chatter
DNF: The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle
I have strong opinions about reading books that don’t capture my attention. Yet, I agreed to read this particular title for a book tour, so I felt it necessary to give it a second try. Initially, I stopped reading around … Continue reading
Spring Book Preview: March 2016, Part III
My apologies, my work travel schedule means I completely lost track of time and forgot to post the third part of this list! In case you missed it, a few days ago I shared Part I and Part II of … Continue reading
Spring Book Preview: March 2016, Part II
Yesterday, I shared the first part of my most anticipated books of March. With at least one more post to follow, it’s probably best that you plan your budget now! The Crooked Heart of Mercy by Billie Livingston (March 8): Ben wakes … Continue reading
Spring Book Preview: March 2016, Part I
It’s sunny out today, so it’s slightly easier to think forward to Spring! Spring means new life, beautiful colors in nature. It also means a bunch of new book releases! I’ve broken my most anticipated books of March down into … Continue reading
Winter Book Preview: February 2016, Part II
Yesterday, I shared the first group of February releases I’m looking forward to. Yes, there’s more! Following are the titles, publisher’s summaries, and a short explanation about why I’m interested in that title! Girl in the Dark by Marion … Continue reading
Winter Book Preview: February, 2016
It’s been a busy few weeks for me. It’s my busy work travel weekend. When I get home from work, I’m too tired to read, but all the flights I’ll be taking in the next several weeks means more reading … Continue reading
Month in Review: December 2015
I don’t think I need to state how hectic a month December was! I celebrated Cozy Mystery Week, took a much-needed reading/blogging break, then closed out the year with my “Best of” lists. Certainly not as post-heavy as years past, … Continue reading
Best of 2015: Suspense/Thriller
Given that Suspense/Thriller is my kryptonite, I always find this list to be the most interesting. It’s also impossible for me to narrow it down to just a handful. So, without further ado, my favorite suspense/thrillers of 2015. The Girl … Continue reading
Best of 2015: Fiction
As my “Best of” lists are coming to an end (just two more!), it’s been a treat to revisit my favorite reads of the year. I have fond memories of each and every one of them and look forward … Continue reading
Best of 2015: Books That Gave Me All the Feels
There are some books that are so brilliant, so moving, so intense that they soften my cold, dead heart or evoke such strong emotions in me that I essentially demand everyone I know to purchase said book. Following is … Continue reading