I just finished The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, and like her earlier novel The Rose Code, I was completely engrossed from beginning to end. Historical fiction is always my favorite genre, but what made this one especially fascinating is that it’s set in the 1950s…. a time period I haven’t read much about. My… Read More

I recently finished Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver on audiobook, and I can say without hesitation – it’s one of the most powerful, moving stories I’ve ever listened to. It’s no surprise this one earned so many accolades. The writing is phenomenal, but the audiobook experience truly took it to the next level. The narrator,… Read More

I recently wrapped up the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best series I’ve read. This is s strong statement… maybe the best since Harry Potter. I devoured book after book over the course of the spring and summer, and found myself missing the… Read More

I’ve had a feeling I’d love being part of a book club for years… and I finally joined my neighborhood’s monthly gathering! This year has been all about trying new things, and book club fits right into that theme. The ladies were so warm and welcoming and I immediately felt right at home. I truly… Read More

Mother passed The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin on to me when she finished it during our cruise last month. It’s a sweet and endearing story that I very much enjoyed reading. The characters were charming and I found myself not wanting the book to end. I also just love any story… Read More

With a slow start to the New Year and so many snow days (and no snow days), getting my first book of 2025 under my belt was no problem at all. I chose Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. This one had me hooked from the start. It was engaging, just the right amount of spooky… Read More

Every October I try to read something spooky before Halloween. This year it was We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. While I am not a Reddit user, this book had incredible momentum coming off of that platform and other social media accounts. It was an intriguing read for me – I translated the… Read More