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Review: Vox by Christina Dalcher

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Jenn

I’ve been looking forward to reading this title since I first heard about it in the early part of this year.  The premise sounded phenomenal, quite timely given the state of our current government.  Alas, my hope and expectations were … Continue reading →

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Review: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jenn

If you haven’t experienced the brilliant writings of Abbott, you are certainly missing out.  She excels at capturing the female psyche and the brilliant (and simultaneously horrifying) relationships between women. Just when you think she’s reached the pinnacle of psychological … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Jenn

Oooh, was this a good one!! Since discovering Reisz’s other works (like The Bourbon Thief and The Night Mark), I have come to count on her wholly unique, incredibly captivating Gothic fiction.  This level of fandom has only increased with … Continue reading →

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Review: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jenn

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: 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: The Bookshop at Water’s End by Patti Callahan Henry

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jenn

If you are looking for the perfect summer read, this is the title for you.  I hesitate to call it a beach read, for that description typically is used for a light, fluffy read.  Yet, I personally yearn for titles … Continue reading →

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Review: The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Jenn

Now this is the title to get one out of a reading funk!! Due to the sheer volume of revelations this book contains, I must limit just how much information I share. These two women are from vastly different backgrounds. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jenn

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: A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Jenn

What an emotional read!  I was intrigued by the premise of this book; as a reader of suspense and thrillers how could I not be.  What I didn’t expect was the emotional investment that came with the reading of this … Continue reading →

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Review: I Found You by Lisa Jewell

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Jenn

I’m quite a fan of twisty storylines based on dark old secrets.  This title is certainly rich with twists and turns.  They were so captivating that it allowed to me overlook the fact that I couldn’t find any of the … Continue reading →

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