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So. Many. Great. Books. SIMPLY THE BEST 1) It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis (1935) 2) The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2022) 3) William by Mason Coile (aka Andrew Pyper) (2024) Sadly, Andrew Pyper died two days ago on January 3rd, 2025; he was just 56 years old. He's been a favorite of … Continue reading The best books I read in 2024
All the books I read this year 1) Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter 2) Colors of the National Parks by Jenny Miriam 3) The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak 4) The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz 5) Marigold and Rose by Louise Gluck 6) Improbable Libraries by Alex Johnson 7) On Writing by Stephen … Continue reading 2024 book roundup
I read 38 books in 2023 which is pretty normal, but I only reviewed 14 of them. What can I say, it was a strange year. A good percentage of the 38 books were re-reads (comfort reads) and some were new-to-me books in series that I stopped reading years ago. Here's more on that - … Continue reading The best books I read in 2023
All the books I read this year. Joy Enough: A Memoir by Sarah McColl https://bookthrasher.com/2023/01/21/joy-enough-a-memoir/ The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert - A spicy hot romance. A Place Called Home by David Ambroz Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert Novel Interiors by Lisa Borgnes Giramonti Very Good … Continue reading 2023 book roundup
Early Morning Riser is a story about family - the one you're born into and the one you find. Katherine Heiny published this charismatic novel in 2021 and it might be the bright spot of joy you need right now. I think it would appeal to any adult, any gender. The heroine of the story, … Continue reading Early Morning Riser
Twelve months of reading - it was a very good year with lots of standouts. Reviews are linked. Don't Turn Around by Jessica Barry boasted a blurb / recommendation from Karin Slaughter, one of my favorite authors, and it definitely delivered. Two compelling female characters and a page-turning story. Great way to start the year! … Continue reading 2021 book roundup
I only read 21 books this strange and terrible year. But looking back at my list, none of them were a disappointment, I'd recommend them all. Well, except for Jaws - just watch the movie. Below are the books that lingered, that left a mark. Note: If you purchase any of these books with the … Continue reading the best books I read in 2020
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