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Ripe: A Novel
by Sarah Rose Etter
Modern Tale! (11/24/2023)
The concept of the existential dark abyss is well known to most.   Sarah Rose Etter raises the bar by instead imagining a bleak black hole that hovers about the protagonist, Cassie in "Ripe" her latest novel.  Cassie is the only one who can see hermore
The Dead Take the A Train: Carrion City #1
by Richard Kadrey, Cassandra Khaw
Non-stop Action! (11/6/2023)
Richard Kadrey is one of my many favorite science fiction/fantasy authors, so when he teamed up with horror writer Cassandra Khaw I just had to check out "The Dead Take The A Train."

I am happy to share that I was not disappointed! Though, full disclosure, I had to takemore
The Vaster Wilds: A Novel
by Lauren Groff
Compelling!! (11/4/2023)
This is the first book I have read by bestselling author Lauren Groff.  In my defense I have multiple long lists and piles of fiction that I want to consume, and I only have so much time-one has to eat and sleep and do laundry!.  But after being unable to put downmore
Death Valley: A Novel
by Melissa Broder
Must Read! (10/22/2023)
Imagine you are faced with several crises. It is not too difficult of a reach, life is hard. Your father is in the I.C.U., near death for many months and your husband has been suffering from a "long flu" for nine years that leaves him in pain, unable to work, often evenmore
The Fragile Threads of Power: Threads of Power #1
by V. E. Schwab
Hooray!! (10/16/2023)
Hooray!! Readers finally get to return to the imaginative world of V.E. Schwab's "The Shades of Magic Series" with her latest book "The Fragile Threads of Power!" More magic and mayhem to keep us happy and riveted to each and every page!

As before, the primary geographicalmore
The Bee Sting: A Novel
by Paul Murray
Tour de Force (10/15/2023)
There are countless reasons "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray is shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. It was on this reviewer's TBR list BEFORE that honor was announced! It is a tour de force, an epic work that demands to be in your home library!

So many interwoven threadsmore
Land of Milk and Honey: A Novel
by C Pam Zhang
Powerful Read! (10/14/2023)
Imagine you are 29 and the world has descended into chaos because of climate change. There is little food, scarce water, no hope for anyone except the wealthy and powerful. Definitely a likely scenario given the current scientific evidence. What if you were a chef, with nomore
Mercury Pictures Presents: A Novel
by Anthony Marra
Worth Your Time (10/7/2023)
One of the most notable features of Paul Marra's latest work, "Mercury Pictures Presents" is his rare ability to fully feature his supporting characters in more interesting and vital ways.  The reader may even find that one of the bit players is their favorite.&more
Strange Sally Diamond
by Liz Nugent
Disturbing Twists (9/30/2023)
Liz Nugent has written a family drama containing a totally original plot line and several disturbing twists with "Strange Sally Diamond." Sally is an extremely antisocial introvert at the age of forty-three and still lives with her adoptive elderly father. Why is she likemore
Happiness Falls: A Novel
by Angie Kim
Imaginative Plot!! (9/29/2023)
Angie Kim is an excellent writer! This is evident from her choice of quotes to comprise her epigraph at the very beginning of "Happiness Falls." Some readers may be initially reluctant to choose a GMA Book Club selection as it is too "popular/trendy" but, at least in thismore
The Butchers' Blessing
by Ruth Gilligan
Unexpectedly Good! (9/16/2023)
The novel "The Butchers' Blessing" is contained within a contemporary timeframe, from 1996 to 2018. Ruth Gilligan has crafted a totally original story and it is so compelling many readers believed this group of butchers were based on an actual folktale. While much of themore
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A novel
by Tom Hanks
Like Being an Insider on a Movie Set!! (9/6/2023)
It is crystal clear that Tom Hanks loves movies. He loves acting, he loves the process, and most importantly he loves all the people involved with movies. "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" is a love letter to all the casts and crews, from themore
Poster Girl
by Veronica Roth
Perfect Beach Read (9/1/2023)
I approached "Poster Girl" by Veronica Roth with a tiny bit of trepidation.   She has never been in my TBR stack (dangerously high and on the verge of tipping over, lol) though I was aware that she had created the popular Divergent series.  I am confidentmore
Even Greater Mistakes: Stories
by Charlie Jane Anders
Imaginative Worlds! (8/25/2023)
Full disclosure: I have never been the biggest fan of short story collections.  I will pick them up if they are written by one of my favorite authors (I have a lot of favorite authors!)  But, it is rare that I am totally satisfied with more than one or two ormore
The Librarianist: A Novel
by Patrick deWitt
Most Excellent! (8/16/2023)
It is my first time reading the author Patrick deWitt (though his "The Sisters Brothers" was shortlisted for the Booker Prize AND made into a movie so I need to add it to my TBR.) I am happy to share that I totally enjoyed "The Librarianist."   And yes,more
Time's Mouth: A Novel
by Edan Lepucki
Must Read! (8/13/2023)
This is the third published work of fiction by Edan Lepucki and it is my favorite! It pulls you in from the first page as the "mouth of time" explains, "I'm not time, but I hold it." We are then introduced to Sharon, abused by her now deceased father, experiencingmore
This Is Salvaged: Stories
by Vauhini Vara
Impressive! (7/29/2023)
Full disclosure, I was already a fan of Vauhini Vara after reading the 2023 Pulitzer finalist epic "The Immortal King Rao." So, I opened the book "This Is Salvaged" completely prepared to like it. I was not disappointed. This unique collection of ten stories brought to mindmore
Girlfriend on Mars: A Novel
by Deborah Willis
Perfect Beach Read (7/9/2023)
"Girlfriend on Mars" by Deborah Willis is a great choice for your next beach (or vacation) read. Funny and poignant, it tells the story of a reality competition with the two winners receiving a trip to Mars to jump start a new outpost designed to provide a refuge tomore
Digging Stars: A Novel
by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
Buy This Book!! (7/5/2023)
"Digging Stars" checks off everything I want in a work of fiction! Compelling characters! A story that holds my interest from page one! Intellectual elements including lots of science and history! Drama! Love!

The author, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma deftly weaves words into anmore
Innards: Stories
by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene
Powerful Debut (5/11/2023)
I am glad I read "Innards" by debut author Magogodi oaMphela Makhene (thank you to Bookbrowse for introducing me to this work of fiction!)  This collection of twelve stories captures a country and history I am not familiar with other than some very briefmore
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