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Serial Killer Games
Serial Killer Games
by Kate Posey
Serial Killer Games (1/30/2025)
This book is a well-written story with an engaging plot and witty, sarcastic characters. The main characters have fantastic chemistry, with back-and-forth banter that is both amusing and, at times, frustrating in the best way.

The fast-paced narrative makes it hard to put …more
Jane and Dan at the End of the World
Jane and Dan at the End of the World
by Colleen Oakley
Fun Read (12/17/2024)
This book was an absolute delight to read, with relatable characters and a compelling story that pulled me in from the very first page. The plot centers around Jane and Dan, a couple celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary at a fancy, upscale restaurant when their …more
One Death at a Time
One Death at a Time
by Abbi Waxman
Engaging Fun Mystery (12/17/2024)
This was a quick and enjoyable read with strong female characters and an engaging story. What begins as a straightforward tale of a young Gen Z woman sponsoring an older, former actress soon unfolds into a mystery full of unexpected twists.

Julia, an ex-actress, finds …more
Beast of the North Woods
Beast of the North Woods: Monster Hunter Mysteries #3
by Annelise Ryan
Beast of the North Woods-Fun Read (11/22/2024)
This was such a fun and unique story. It is a murder mystery wrapped in a mythical creature hunt. The characters were well rounded and realistic. The story was not predictable which can be the case with so many murder mysteries. The creature, a hodag, is specific to …more
Happy Land
Happy Land
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Great Read (11/22/2024)
I love a good historical fiction book and Happy Land delivered. It is an emotional family drama told by two different generations of women. The present is told by Nikki, a woman reconnecting with her grandmother and by extension her ancestors back to post-civil war time. …more
Harlem Rhapsody
Harlem Rhapsody
by Victoria Christopher Murray
Harlem Rhapsody (9/12/2024)
This was an enjoyable read. Jessie Redmon Fauset is not somebody I had been familiar with before this and am glad to have learned about her. The Harlem Renaissance was an important time in our history bringing us several prolific writers, artists, musicians and performers. …more
Pony Confidential
Pony Confidential
by Christina Lynch
Pony Confidential (6/19/2024)
This was an interesting book. On the one hand I couldn't put it down. The writing was perfectly paced and each chapter kept me wanting to read more. On the other hand it was described as a murder mystery and while there was a mystery, this did not seem to be the main plot. …more
Help Wanted
Help Wanted: A Novel
by Adelle Waldman
Help Wanted (1/17/2024)
I wanted to like this book. It has a great premise about the inequalities in the workforce; rank-in-file versus management. However, there were so many characters with so many issues that it was hard to keep track of each character and their problems. The writing and the …more
Delicate Condition
Delicate Condition
by Danielle Valentine
A Delicate Condition (7/13/2023)
I could not put this book down. I actually read it in just a couple of days. It was a bit unnerving, with lots of suspense. There is foreshadowing and a few red herrings that keep you guessing until the end.
The September House
The September House
by Carissa Orlando
September House (5/24/2023)
A very entertaining book. I found myself wanting to keep reading, even late into the night. The relationships between the characters are realistic and the backstories unwind in a satisfying read. There were times that I knew what was going to happen, only to have the story …more
The Gifts
The Gifts: A Novel
by Liz Hyder
The Gifts (3/20/2023)
I was excited to read this book. The description sounded fascinating. It touches on science, religion, nature. I looked forward to diving right in. The writing is beautiful and descriptive with five different perspectives. Once I started reading, I just couldn't connect …more
Iron Curtain
Iron Curtain: A Love Story
by Vesna Goldsworthy
Iron Curtain (1/26/2023)
I really wanted to like this book. The time period during the Cold War is an interesting backdrop to a love story. However, I would not consider this a love story. It is two unlikable characters who "fall in love" after knowing each other only a few days. Milena is a cold, …more
Moonrise Over New Jessup
Moonrise Over New Jessup
by Jamila Minnicks
Moonrise Over New Jessup (1/3/2023)
This book captured me from the first page. The main character, Alice leaves the only home she has ever known only to find a new home she never knew she wanted. Her struggles and conviction carry her and her family through the civil rights era. The author does a masterful …more
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise (10/11/2022)
I have been in a reading funk lately, not able to finish the last three books I picked up. This book was the perfect remedy. It was fun, while also being mysterious and heartfelt. The characters were so fully developed, I felt as if I knew them intimately by the end of the …more
Fruiting Bodies
Fruiting Bodies: Stories
by Kathryn Harlan
Fruiting Bodies (6/5/2022)
This book of short stories is very well written. Each story is imaginative and lyrical. I just had some trouble relating to some characters. I loved how calm and relaxing most of the stories were.
The Lies I Tell
The Lies I Tell: A Novel
by Julie Clark
Lies, Lies and Lies (4/4/2022)
I must have enjoyed this book as I read it in two days. It is about two women; Meg, a con artist and Kat, a journalist trying to expose her. Meg is unapologetic and tough yet empathetic. Kat is determined and strong. Both are on a mission and will do anything they can to …more
Take My Hand
Take My Hand
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Must Read (10/4/2021)
Take My Hand is a must read. It delves into the history of forced sterilization on young, poor, black women. Based on true events, the author does an amazing job of bringing this real history to life. The story is told through the eyes of Civil Townsend, a young, black …more
Blind Man's Bluff
Blind Man's Bluff: A Memoir
by James Tate Hill
Blind Man's Bluff (8/10/2021)
I just finished this book and cannot stop thinking about it. The author told his story with such honesty that you feel as if he is truly telling his story for the first time. His story is real, raw, funny and heartbreaking. It is a quick read and worth every word.
Beasts of a Little Land
Beasts of a Little Land: A Novel
by Juhea Kim
Beasts of a Little Land (8/10/2021)
I did like this book. However, I found myself putting it down and forgetting to pick it back up. The story was good and it had great characters, but just when I was getting interested in one character's story, the story would change to another. I liked how the story spanned …more
Piranesi
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi (8/12/2020)
I loved this book. The characters are well written and stay with you long after you finish the book. The author's descriptions of the halls is amazing and I found that I wanted to explore more with Piranesi. The themes of loneliness and isolation are so relevant to our …more
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