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Audiobook Review: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez
I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to read/listen to this book! So timely, even more perfect given the mood I was in when I started listening. I became instantly invested and dedicated to a series of individuals who … Continue reading
Review: Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst
What a truly remarkable novel, perhaps one of the best examinations of a family dealing with autism. Parkhurst has first-hand knowledge of the subject matter, for her own son is on the spectrum. This insider knowledge and experiences grants readers … Continue reading
On Finishing A Favorite Series: The Passage Trilogy
Today’s post was inspired by my read of The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin, the conclusion to The Passage trilogy. I knew upon finishing it that there was no way I’d be able to write a true and formal review. As I … Continue reading
Review: Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman
As I read the final pages of this book, all the expletives came flowing from me. That’s not a complaint, it’s praise. Never did I imagine or predict what control and power this title held over me. I found myself … Continue reading
Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith
Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices. Though the level of anguish and … 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 Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley
This is one of those novels that quickly engages the reader, full of dynamic and rich characters that evoke feelings of sympathy and remorse, but also hope and promise. Clio, Smith, and Tate all come from vastly different backgrounds, yet … Continue reading
Review: The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
I know it sounds cliche, but I genuinely read this book in one sitting. A daunting task, given my attention span and the length of this novel, but I quickly became obsessed with the lives of Anil and Leena. They … Continue reading
Review: The Past by Tessa Hadley
It was slightly challenging to get into this read. First, there is a huge cast of characters. Four siblings, plus their families? So many names and relationships to keep track of. And then there is the formatting of novel: no … Continue reading
Review at a Glance: Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash
Ron Rash is one of those authors whose work is known, yet not appreciated as it should be. He excels at exposing the dark and gritty parts of small town Appalachian life, yet infusing it with the genuine natural … Continue reading