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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife: A Novel
by Anna Johnston
Enlightening! (2/19/2025)
5.0

Thank you to the author Anna Johnston for this remarkable giveaway win!

Current, mistaken identity , borrow…

Fred has a chance for a fresh start at 82 years of age, when he is able to substitute himself for Bernard at Wattle River Nursing Home.

Just how did this …more
The Stolen Queen
The Stolen Queen: A Novel
by Fiona Davis
Life changing! (2/19/2025)
5.0

Curse, moth, Wedjat eyes …

Charlotte’s chance for a spot on the 1936 archeological dig team in Egypt will change her life forever.

Now in 1978, Charlotte is Associate Curator of the Department of Egyptian Art Dept at the Met Museum in NYC.

Annie was recently hired as …more
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage: A Novel
by Asia Mackay
Glory Days (2/19/2025)
4.0

Itch, monotonous, glory days…

Fox & Hazel are happily (?) married with a toddler named Bibi. They are ex killers - each was a killer with an agenda. Now Fox has adapted to being a doting father / husband. Hazel , not so much! She is bored; she misses being an avenging …more
Anna O
Anna O: A Novel
by Matthew Blake
Tabloid legend (2/19/2025)
4.2

Tabloid legend, hope, obsessive…

Dr. Benedict Prince (Ben) is a forensic psychologist who consults worldwide in criminal cases. He is currently based at the Abbey Sleep Clinic.

Patient Anna O, tagged as “Sleeping Beauty” by the media, is being secretly transferred to the …more
Famous Last Words
Famous Last Words: A Novel
by Gillian McAllister
Where are you? (2/19/2025)
5.0

Cryptic note, doubt, dark web…

Cam is returning to her job as a lit agent today after a 9 month maternity leave. Her husband Luke is nowhere to be found on this, Cam’s first day back at work and daughter Polly’s first day at daycare.

A hostage situation arises in London - …more
Here One Moment
Here One Moment
by Liane Moriarty
Unusual, unique plot (1/3/2025)
4.5

I expect, Death Lady, contemplation…

Is Cherry a psychic like her mother was, before her? People are taking notice of Cherry, especially since on a long-delayed flight, she embarks on telling each passenger cause of death / age of death. Many ignore her while others are …more
The Wedding People
The Wedding People: A Novel
by Alison Espach
Unexpected bonds (1/3/2025)
4.5

A test, splurge, catastrophize…

Phoebe is disillusioned with her life - her failed IVF, her divorce, and the death of her cat. On a whim, she travels alone from St. Louis to Newport, RI where she checks into the beautiful Cornwall Inn.

She finds herself among wedding …more
Last Twilight in Paris
Last Twilight in Paris: A Novel
by Pam Jenoff
Stepping up to the challenge (1/3/2025)
5.0

New beginnings, “mosquito,” trust…

When Paulette’s mother is arrested in 1942 Paris, Paulette is sent to her mother’s friend Sabine Ballard. To all appearances, Sabine is a fashion designer, but in reality she is also head of a broad network of Resistance fighters.

…more
All the Colors of the Dark
All the Colors of the Dark
by Chris Whitaker
All the feels! (9/23/2024)
4.3

pirate, artist, outcast…

The tale of Patch Macauley, a 13yo one-eyed boy and his friendship with Saint Brown. Patch saves a girl, Misty Meyer, from abduction, only to become a victim himself.

The story of the intertwining of their lives spanning 25 years. The character’s …more
We Solve Murders
We Solve Murders: A Novel
by Richard Osman
Twisty with lots of high jinks! (9/23/2024)
4.4

Adrenaline, Dictaphone, no regrets…

Raise the curtain for Richard Osman’s latest production! We Solve Murders stars Steve Wheeler, father-in-law / retired policeman with 25 years of service and daughter-in-law Amy Wheeler, who works as a private security officer.

Three …more
The Next Mrs. Parrish
The Next Mrs. Parrish: A Novel
by Liv Constantine
More mischief! (7/21/2024)
4.5

Less than, parlay, mischief…

Amber, Daphne, Daisy Ann and Jackson return in The Next Mrs. Parrish.

From guttersnipe to power holder, Amber is up to her usual shenanigans, clawing her way to the top. Her effort and determination to grab every golden opportunity in life is …more
Everything We Never Knew
Everything We Never Knew: A Novel
by Julianne Hough
Time of reckoning (7/21/2024)
3.9

Thank you to Book Browse and Sourcebooks for this unique read!

Haze, energy field, cycle…

Lexi is dealing with her Saturn return - basically "her astrological coming of age," which happens approximately every 30 years in a person's lifetime. Her infatuation with energy …more
The Stolen Child
The Stolen Child: A Novel
by Ann Hood
A must read! (4/1/2024)
Thank you to Book Browse and W. W. Norton for this great read!

5.0

Entrust, mystery, unravel…

The Stolen Child has several storylines:

1917- American soldier Nick Burns is in a trench on a French farm. He paints a mural on the trench wall while waiting for the Germans to arrive. …more
The Frozen River
The Frozen River: A Novel
by Ariel Lawhon
BRAVO ! (3/13/2024)
5.0

Charges pending, witness, diary…

A death, a rape, a trial…. Justice???

Martha is a midwife in 1780s Hallowell , Maine. When a body is found in the icy Kennebec River, she is called to determine the cause of death. The new Harvard-educated, male doctor in town, Dr. Page, …more
The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice: Thursday Murder Club Mysteries #2
by Richard Osman
Outlandish! (3/13/2024)
4.4

Outlandish, misjudgment, legend…

The four septuagenarians of the Thursday Murder Club at the Coopers Chase retirement village - Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron , and Ibrahim return.

Relaxation didn’t last long after their involvement in their last case. Now their current caper …more
The Girls We Sent Away
The Girls We Sent Away: A Novel
by Meagan Church
Spellbinding story (3/13/2024)
5.0
Naive, family image, shame…

17yo Lorraine is a senior in high school. She is an “it girl” - pretty, has a steady boyfriend, from a reputable family, a good student, and the sure-to-be class valedictorian. “Decency, modesty, and reputation” are of the utmost importance to …more
The Secret Book of Flora Lea
The Secret Book of Flora Lea: A Novel
by Patti Callahan Henry
Unique storyline! (1/17/2024)
4.5 — Last box, illusion, adventure …

In 1939 14 yo Hazel and 5 yo Flora are evacuated as part of Operation Pied Piper from London to the countryside of Binsey .

A train ride from home and now living with Bridie and Harry Aberdeen , Hazel creates stories to calm and …more
Hello Beautiful
Hello Beautiful: A Novel
by Ann Napolitano
Family saga (1/13/2024)
4.0

Broken, loyalty, rift…

The four Padavano sisters - Julia, Sylvie, and twins Cecelia and Emeline grew up in Chicago inseparable.

Julia met William Waters in college. He didn’t have the same loving , loyal, contented upbringing as the sisters. His past will play an important …more
The Heron's Cry
The Heron's Cry: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel (The Two Rivers #2)
by Ann Cleeves
Whodunit #2 (1/10/2024)
4.5

Shard, artists, chatroom…

Detective Matthew Venn returns for a new case in Book #2 of the series. Many of the same characters but a new investigation. One murder will lead to more at the rural home of a group of artists. Is there a link with the earlier suicide of a young …more
The Thursday Murder Club
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
Chaos! Quirky characters! (12/21/2023)
Mayhem, convent, shadow…

The “Japanese Opera” group that schedules the Jigsaw room for two hours each Thursday is really “The Thursday Murder Club.” They book the room under the name Japanese Opera to ensure their privacy and to keep the unwanted out of their meetings.

Four …more
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