Category Archives: General Fiction

Review: Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Jenn

Let me start with this: I’m a self-admitted book snob. I typically steer clear of books that everyone is raving about. I’m not sure why I went against my usual habits with this one, but I’m certainly thankful I did. … Continue reading →

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Review: Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Sullivan’s work for some time. She excels at crafting dynamic, yet flawed characters and strong relationships. What she has crafted with Sam and Elisabeth is so real, so genuine. I quickly forgot they were fictional … Continue reading →

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Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Jenn

In looking for my first book to read of 2020, I found many examples of praise and acclaim for this title.  The premise is certainly timely and I found myself quickly immersed in Emira’s story.  For all of her life, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Shortest Way Home by Miriam Parker

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Jenn

I haven’t fallen for a book like this one in some time! Honestly, I’m having a difficult time not gushing endlessly about how amazing it is!  I adored Hannah’s character! I was right with her when she made the decision … Continue reading →

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Review: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Jenn

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: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jenn

Told in alternating viewpoints, this title is one of the most engaging and heartwarming books I’ve read in some time; the perfect book to read around the holidays.  Sure, many of us kid about the drama of family holidays and … Continue reading →

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Review: Small Admissions by Amy Poeppel

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jenn

I absolutely love when a book takes you by surprise, overwhelming and lifting you up in ways unimaginable. When I read the premise of this book, I thought it was a light, fluffy read, perfect airplane reading for my  multiple … Continue reading →

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Review: I’ll Take You There by Wally Lamb

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jenn

Wow. What an experience.  What makes this even so exhilarating is how my experience and considerations for this book transformed as I read it. I’m no fan of film history. I get that there are a great number of people … Continue reading →

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Review: Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Jenn

Let’s start with what I loved about this book!  I loved Aimee’s character. I felt great sympathy for her ordeal. I can’t imagine the pain she must be feeling.  I appreciated that she attempted to move on with her life, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Jenn

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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