Title: The Frozen River Author: Ariel Lawhon Genre: Historical Fiction Thoughts: Gripping tale of multiple crimes in 1789 Maine; based on midwife, Martha Ballard diaries; rape, murder and more; willContinue reading ““The Frozen River” Review”
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“Operation Bounce House” Review
Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman I’m listening to this book, and it is a wild ride. New Sonora is settled by farmers who just want to enjoy life. WhenContinue reading ““Operation Bounce House” Review”
“Scavengers” Review
Title: ScavengersAuthor: Kathleen BolandGenre: FictionThoughts: Bea loses her job and runs to her mother; Christy is searching for a buried treasure; they meet interesting characters and themselves; fun adventure. ***
“Daughter of Egypt” Review
Title: Daughter of EgyptAuthor: Marie BenedictGenre: Historical Fiction Thoughts: Two stories of women working outside of the societal norms; 1920s archeologist Lady Evelyn Herbert and 3,000 yrs earlier Hatshepsut, femaleContinue reading ““Daughter of Egypt” Review”
“A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang” Review
Title: A Midnight Pastry Shop Called HwawoldangAuthor: Lee OnhwaGenre: FictionThoughts: Yeon-hwa inherits a magical pastry shop; the dead come for sweets that have special meaning; she helps send them on.Continue reading ““A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang” Review”
“Closure” Review
Closure by J.L. AvantIf you’re looking for a novel with some depth to it, check out J.L. Avant’s Closure. It tells the story of Roy Englund, who is an addict, anContinue reading ““Closure” Review”
“Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies” Review
Title: Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies Author: Jenny Elder Moke Genre: Rom-Com Mystery Thoughts: If you need a light escape from all that is going on, this Rom-ComContinue reading ““Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies” Review”
“Huguette” Review
Huguette by Cara Black I listened to this book set in postwar France. Huguette Faure has lost everything in the war and is trying to survive. She is being huntedContinue reading ““Huguette” Review”
“All Boys Aren’t Blue” Review
Title: All Boys Aren’t Blue Author: George M. Johnson Genre: Young Adult Memoir Thoughts: A book queer teens can learn from, a life filled with trauma, hiding identities, but alsoContinue reading ““All Boys Aren’t Blue” Review”
“Where the Dead Sleep” Review
Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling This is the second Ben Packard mystery. Ben is still trying to fit into town and feels everyone is lying to him about BillContinue reading ““Where the Dead Sleep” Review”