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Review: The Bookshop at Water’s End by Patti Callahan Henry
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
Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon
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
Review: A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi
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
Review: I Found You by Lisa Jewell
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
Review: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
What an incredibly remarkable and moving novel. Shattuck revealed a bit of history completely unknown to me, and I suspect, many others. She weaves rich historical detail with well developed characters, making the setting and the emotions the characters experienced … Continue reading
Review: Setting Free the Kites by Alex George
What a mesmerizing and eloquent read! As of late, I’ve struggled to maintain my interest in reading. Life just takes control, leaving me unable to focus and become invested in a book. That completely flew out the window with this … Continue reading
Review: The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn
If you haven’t read any of Ahlborn’s work, add her to your list, especially if you are a fan of horror like I am. Everything she writes is brilliantly terrifying; the fact that she can send chills down my spine … Continue reading
Review: I’ll Take You There by Wally Lamb
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