Sometimes a book finds you at just the right moment—quietly, gently, like a bus pulling up when you didn’t even realize you were waiting. The Second Chance Bus Stop by Ally Zetterberg is one of those stories. It’s a tender, emotionally layered novel that explores the intersections of memory, identity, and resilience through characters who […]
Imagine a garden where stone statues come alive, where Salvador Dalí himself orchestrates a dance between reality and the otherworldly. In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King reimagines the Persephone and Hades myth. In the aftermath of World War II, Julia, a model, finds herself posing for Dalí as the goddess Persephone. But this […]
This week I listened to the latest book from Brenda Novak, THE BANNED BOOKS CLUB. This book is full of small-town gossip, family loyalty being put to the test, and emotional reckonings. Here’s an excerpt and my review is at the end. “Wait…you’re not still running that book club you started in high school, are […]
Faye Kaplan seeks solace in the picturesque town of Woodstock, New York, where the air smells of pine and secrets. She’s a young Jewish woman with a past—painful and resilient. But when life hands her a fresh start, she embraces it, pottery wheel in hand. Here’s an excerpt from Jean Meltzer’s MAGICAL MEET CUTE, and […]
For my next book on HTP Books’ Summer 2024 Blog Tours, I listened to Randy Wayne White’s ONE DEADLY EYE. This thriller is a masterful blend of suspense, action, and atmospheric writing, promising a thrilling ride through the heart of the storm. Here’s an excerpt and stick around to the end for my thoughts. 1 […]
I really enjoyed reading Taj McCoy’s last book ZORA BOOKS HER HAPPY EVER AFTER, so I’m thrilled to bring you an excerpt from her latest release, THE GOOD ONES ARE TAKEN. Taj McCoy writes such relatable, everyday characters with realistic problems. Here’s an excerpt to start off your weekend of reading. 1 HER EYES […]
Here’s a great start to the weekend. I have an excerpt from Ally Zetterberg’s THE HAPPINESS BLUEPRINT. Set in Sweden with an autistic main character with diabetes, this is sure to be a fun romance. KLARA Google: How do I run a construction company? Sibling pairs are a bit like shoes from a lost […]
HTP Books’ Winter 2024 Blog Tour has been full of wonderful and exciting reads. I listened to Alexandra Kiley’s KILT TRIP this week, and it was just as entertaining and fun as other books I have devoured so far. Here’s an excerpt from KILT TRIP, and stay tuned for my review afterward. One Addie Macrae’s […]
I really love horror novels, and I’m excited to bring you an excerpt from Jaq Evans’ WHAT GROWS IN THE DARK. Here, a YouTuber who “investigates” places experiencing paranormal activity, then fakes her results, must return home and face the trauma of her sister’s suicide sixteen years ago. Here’s an excerpt of the novel. This […]
Happy Weekend! This week, I really enjoyed listening to THE FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE by Brandy Schillace. There are a lot of the things that I love in this book, like American transplants in England, a good mystery, a little bit of murder, and quirky locals that just make everything more real. Here’s an […]
I really enjoyed Kylie Scott’s END OF STORY so I had zero reservations going into THE LAST DAYS OF LILAH GOODLUCK. With the same down to earth approach to her characters with a bit of magical realism thrown in, she has written a very heartwarming, fun, romantic, and engaging novel. Friday Good Witch Willow is […]
Do you love novels with dual timelines that feature strong-willed and ambitious women who seem to have the odds stacked against them? Sara Ackerman writes fantastic historical novels with ties to the present, and this time it’s set in her home state of Hawaii. A woman who wants to fly in the Dole Air Race […]
I’ve never read a Robyn Carr book, so I was glad to dive into her latest novel, THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Here’s an excerpt from the book and my review of the audiobook follows. ONE “And that’s a wrap,” the director said. “I think I have everything I need. I’ll do some editing and you can […]
