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Review: November Road by Lou Berney

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jenn

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I agreed to review this title. At first glance, it’s not something I would normally read, despite being a huge fan of crime fiction.  That said, I’d heard nothing but praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller | 4 Comments

Review: Foe by Iain Reid

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Jenn

Reid’s previous title,  I’m Thinking of Ending Things, introduced me to the sheer talent that is Iain Reid. When I heard he had a new title releasing, I knew I had to get my hands on a copy. In true Reid form, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller | 2 Comments

Review: Tangerine by Christine Mangan

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Jenn

I picked this up after hearing rave reviews from a bookseller at my favorite independent bookstore.  I have to say that before this, this title wasn’t even on my radar.  I curled up on a rainy Friday night and devoured … 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: 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 →

Posted in General Fiction, Review, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

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: The Only Child by Andrew Pyper

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jenn

Don’t you love it when you discover a book that so perfectly matches your need at the moment? This book most certainly did for me.  It’s dark, it’s chilling; the cover serves as the perfect sneak peek into what you’ll experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, Review, Supernatural, Thriller | 1 Comment

Review: American War by Omar El Akkad

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Jenn

Though likened by other reviews to The Road by Cormac McCarthy, I’d like to dispel that link.  The only similarities lie in a journey embarked upon an attack or epic devastation.  That’s it. In this novel, we follow Sarat’s path from a … Continue reading →

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Review: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Jenn

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 →

Posted in Historical Fiction, Review | 1 Comment

Review: The Night Mark by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Jenn

I discovered Reisz’s work last year, reading her novel The Bourbon Thief.  When I read the premise of this most recent title, as well as the setting, I knew I had to read it. Reisz excels at crafting characters and … Continue reading →

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