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The Divorcees
The Divorcees
by Rowan Beaird
The Divorcees (11/2/2023)
I want to thank BookBrowse for the ARC of the Divorcees, by Rowan Beaird. This novel is a well written glimpse into the lives of women during the early 1950's traveling to Reno, NV for a quick divorce.
The novel portrayed how women of that time period were at an enormous …more
Exiles
Exiles: Aaron Falk Mystery #3
by Jane Harper
Mysterious disappearance in Australian Wine Country (8/20/2022)
Thanks once again to BookBrowse for the ARC of Exiles, Jane Harper's latest mystery. I have read, and loved, all of her previous novels. Exiles is set in Australian wine country, with a return appearance of Detective Aaron Falk. Friends and family have gathered for a …more
Honor
Honor
by Thrity Umrigar
Honor by Thrity Umrigar (9/4/2021)
Once again, a big thank you to BookBrowse for the ARC of Thrity Umrigar's new novel, Honor. I was especially excited to receive this book as I am a loyal fan of her work. Ms. Umrigar did not disappoint. Honor was well written, with a compelling storyline. Heartbreaking, and …more
Lady Sunshine
Lady Sunshine
by Amy Mason Doan
Friendship, music, and mystery on the California Coast (6/2/2021)
Thanks to BookBrowse for the ARC of Lady Sunshine written by Amy Mason Doan. I enjoyed this novel, which takes place on the beautiful California coast. There was an intriguing mystery, that was a challenge to figure out. The characters were engaging, and I enjoyed the past/ …more
The Fortunate Ones
The Fortunate Ones
by Ed Tarkington
The Fortunate Ones (10/26/2020)
I enjoyed the story of Charlie Boykin. Born in Nashville in the early seventies, son of a struggling, but devoted single mom, he receives a scholarship to an elite private school. Soon Charlie is taken under the wing of golden boy Archer Creigh. Shortly the lives of Charlie, …more
With or Without You
With or Without You: A Novel
by Caroline Leavitt
New Caroline Leavitt book (5/9/2020)
Thank you to Bookbrowse for the ARC of Caroline Leavitt's new novel, With or Without You. This is a well written novel, with complex characters whose lives change drastically after a freak accident. I have read several of Caroline Leavitt's books, and recommend her highly. …more
The Prisoner's Wife
The Prisoner's Wife
by Maggie Brookes
The Prisoner's Wife (2/12/2020)
Thank you to BookBrowse for the ARC of the Prisoner's Wife, by author Maggie Brookes. I've read my share of novels set during WWII, but this one had a storyline that was unique to me. A newly married couple, the wife disguised as a man, trying to survive in a POW camp. …more
American Dirt
American Dirt: A Novel
by Jeanine Cummins
The book I Wish Everyone Would Read (11/25/2019)
Thank you to BookBrowse for an ARC of Jeanine Cummins outstanding new novel, American Dirt. I have been trying to remember another book that so instantly captured me from the first page, and I can't. This will be without a doubt the best book I've read all year, and it has …more
You Were There Too
You Were There Too
by Colleen Oakley
Colleen Oakley's latest novel, You Were There Too (9/7/2019)
Thank you BookBrowse for an early reader's copy of Colleen Oakley's latest novel, You Were There Too. The storyline was not one I would ordinarily be drawn to, but I enjoyed this book. Well written, interesting characters, and some unpredictable twists, I did not see coming. …more
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
by Joshilyn Jackson
Never Have I Ever, by Joshilyn Jackson (4/9/2019)
First, I would like to thank BookBrowse for the ARC of Joshilyn Jackson's new book, Never Have I Ever. This was an interesting plot line for a mystery/thriller. It started a bit slow, but in retrospect it was a clever concept, and needed to build the backstory and tension. …more
A Ladder to the Sky
A Ladder to the Sky: A Novel
by John Boyne
Another winner from John Boyne! (9/9/2018)
I was thrilled to receive an ARC of John Boyne's latest novel A Ladder to the Sky from BookBrowse. I am an avid fan of Mr. Boyne's books and have read all but one of his adult novels. In my opinion he is one of the most accomplished authors writing today. His latest did not …more
A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
A Place For Us (3/15/2018)
First of all I would like to thank BookBrowse for the advance copy of A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza. I loved this book, a beautifully written story of a Muslim Indian American family living before and in the aftermath of 9/11. As an American I don't think we fully …more
Force of Nature
Force of Nature: Aaron Falk Mystery #2
by Jane Harper
Force of Nature by Jane Harper (10/26/2017)
First of all thank you to BookBrowse for the ARC of Force of Nature by Jane Harper. I loved her first book The Dry, and was very excited to have the opportunity for an early chance to read her second book in what I hope becomes a series. I've always wanted to visit …more
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