Coming on the heels of Home Before Dark, another FABULOUS read in the mystery thriller genre was The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse. I devoured this book on Spring Break. I loved the characters and that The Sanatorium was a character on its own right. The author (her debut novel!) transported me to another time and… Read More

I have enjoyed reading all of Riley Sager’s books and Home Before Dark was no exception. This one is part haunting suspense and psychological thriller. It isn’t terrifying or thought provoking but, rather, just a good entertaining tale. I looked forward to escaping to Baneberry Hall each evening while this was on my bedside. Today,… Read More

I almost didn’t stick with this one but boy am I glad I did! The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes started so slowly for me that I even did a little Instagram poll on whether or not it was a worthwhile read. By the point I reached the 1/4 way, I was completely hooked… Read More

I just finished up The Alice Network by Kate Quinn and loved every word on every page. It was emotional, suspenseful, perfectly tied to history and an overall winner in my mind. I loved the characters and felt sad to bid farewell to them in the end. 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War… Read More

Late last year I got hooked on audio books checked out for free through my local library and the Libby app. My usual podcasts just haven’t had a ton of new content and I am really enjoying audio books as an alternative. I typically listen (versus read) when I’m in the car, cleaning, doing laundry,… Read More

For my latest read, I fell back into my favorite genre – young adult fiction. Haha! In all seriousness, House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig was a mesmerizing, evocative story that I very much enjoyed.  It’s a take on the old Twelve Dancing Princesses fairytale. Here, twelve beautiful sisters live together on… Read More

I recently finished up two similar memoirs, both similar in nature: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and Educated by Tara Westover. The Glass Castle Of the two, The Glass Castle was my favorite. Before I go too far, it’s hard to call one of these a “favorite”. They aren’t lighthearted enjoyable reads, but I… Read More