2018 Book Club Reviews

2018 Book Club Reviews

This spring, I started a book club at my local coffee shop. Over the rest of 2018, we picked and read a wide variety of books.  Here are some quick reviews of our choices this past year, just in case you’re interested in spicing up 

Listen Up, Book Nerds

Listen Up, Book Nerds

It’s time for another edition of the irregular Top Ten Tuesday that is almost never published on a Tuesday!   Audio books are the perfect way to get in your reading time without having to turn a page. Maybe your hands are busy (knitting, sewing, 

10 Books That Will Take You On An Adventure

10 Books That Will Take You On An Adventure

Alternate title: 10 Books That Will Take You Someplace New If You’re Too Broke To Go Anywhere Besides The Public Library   I get it. You wanted to travel this summer but for some reason it just didn’t work out. Maybe you’re broke or you 

Book Review: The Power

Book Review: The Power

The Power Author: Naomi Alderman Genre: speculative fiction Publisher: Little, Brown, October 2017 Hardcover, 382 pages   From the publisher:  In The Power the world is a recognisable place: there’s a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious 

Blog Review: Andora Pett and the Oort Cloud Cafe

Blog Review: Andora Pett and the Oort Cloud Cafe

Welcome to the Andora Pett and the Oort Cloud Café!   Andora Pett and the Oort Cloud Café is the first book in a new cozy mystery series set in space.  Today begins the promotional blog tour for the latest book from Richard Dee.  Be 

Review: Stillhouse Lake

Review: Stillhouse Lake

Title: Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake #1) Author: Rachel Caine Published: July 1, 2017 by Thomas & Mercer Kindle edition, 302 pages Genre: Thriller, contemporary fiction Goodreads | Amazon     It’s a beautiful day here in snowy Michigan, absolutely perfect for curling up with a 

Review: Hydra

Review: Hydra

Hydra Author: Matt Wesolowski Published Feb 2018 by Orenda Books (e-Book) Paperback, 320 pages   Goodreads | Amazon US | Amazon UK   Hydra has been making the rounds at many, many blogs over the past month and its hype is well deserved. I’m thrilled 

Review: Eyes Like Those

Review: Eyes Like Those

Title: Eyes like Those Author: Melissa Brayden Published: October 1, 2017 by Bold Strokes Books Kindle edition, 287 pages Genre: LGBT, queer romance, contemporary romance Goodreads | Amazon   From the publisher:  When it comes to love, no one is in charge. Isabel Chase is 

Review: Liars

Review: Liars

Title:  LIARS Author: Frances Vick Published by: Bookouture on Jan 26th, 2018 Kindle Edition, 420 pages Genre: Pyschological Thriller Amazon Link   I am thrilled to post today’s review post for the debut of Frances Vick’s latest book. Liars was released on Friday.  I’m partnering 

Review: The Silent Girls

Review: The Silent Girls

The Silent Girls Author: Dylan Young Published: Jan. 19, 2018 by Bookoutre Kindle edition, 309 pages Genre: thriller, mystery Amazon: http://amzn.to/2Dkl3FS  Happy Friday! I am thrilled to post today’s review post for the debut of Dylan Young’s latest book. Today is the day that The Silent