Enter the whimsical and heartwarming world of Beth Kander’s I Made It Out Of Clay. This enchanting novel weaves together themes of tradition, creativity, and the pursuit of one’s true self, all against the backdrop of a charming small town that will capture your heart. Kander’s masterful storytelling invites readers into a tale of family, […]
Dive into the captivating world of deception and self-discovery with Jillian Cantor’s The Greatest Lie of All. This intriguing novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters with a compelling narrative that kept me guessing throughout. Cantor’s storytelling prowess shines through as she explores the themes of truth, lies, and the profound impact they have […]
Stepping into the pages of Gu Byeong-mo’s Apartment Women is like entering a vibrant tapestry of everyday lives intricately woven with themes of community, resilience, and the quiet strength of women. This remarkable novel offers a window into the heart and soul of apartment living in modern South Korea, bringing to life a chorus of […]
It finally feels like winter here in Northern Illinois, so why not sit down with a book, a hot cup of tea, and a warm blanket? Today I have an excerpt from Emma Cook’s YOU CAN’T HURT ME. Featuring a neuroscientist who works in a laboratory studying pain in humans and a woman he falls […]
Only two authors have managed to keep my interest in their characters over a long series of books. In the paranormal, horror, and mystery genres, J.L. Bryan has done a fantastic job of holding my interest with the Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper novels (and he’s released 21 books so far). In the mystery, thriller, and […]
Imagine yourself swept away to the lush landscapes and vibrant spirit of Hawaii, where secrets from the past intertwine with the present in a gripping tale of love, loss, and courage. Welcome to the world of The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman. As a reader who revels in stories that transport you to another place […]
In the last two years, I brought you Natalie Caña’s first two installments in the Vega Family Love Stories, A PROPOSAL THEY CAN’T REFUSE and A DISH BEST SERVED HOT. Now I’m back with an excerpt from her third installment in the Vega Family Love Stories series called SLEEPING WITH THE FRENEMY. I was so eager […]
You are cordially invited to a reunion—one that transcends time and memory. The Midnight Brunch Club gathers once more, beckoning its members back to the enigmatic past. In the quiet town of Dunstan, Vermont, secrets linger like shadows among the pines. The life of Jennifer (Jennet) Sherilyn Stark, cut short in 1989, remains a haunting […]
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 […]
Happy weekend! I ended this week with a fantastic historical novel set in England during World War II, THE BOOKLOVER’S LIBRARY. Featuring a widow who’s entire life has been books just trying to get by with her daughter when World War II becomes a real threat to Nottingham. Here’s an excerpt and my review is […]
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 […]
I switched genres with the books I read this week, going from contemporary, second-chance romance to dark mystery/psychological suspense. Maia Chance’s THE BODY NEXT DOOR was a pretty twisted book to listen to, but I’m glad I spent the time in the dark and rainy Pacific Northwest. Here’s an excerpt; stick around for my review […]
