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POV: You just read one of your favorite books of the year. It's a chemical reaction: that feeling you get when you realize you're reading something special and instead of racing through it you slow down to make it last. Lessons in Chemistry is a triumph. I'm so impressed with author Bonnie Garmus and her … Continue reading Lessons in Chemistry
You are NOT prepared for this book Lilith left me dazed and confused. What did I just read? Is it a novel or a manifesto? A call to action or a warning? Such is the strength of this work of fiction by the courageous Eric Rickstad. Lilith is the daring story of a school shooting, … Continue reading Lilith
Serving up a flight of reviews for your reading pleasure. Prepare to knock back tastes of gritty novellas, a refined spy thriller, a complex memoir, and family fiction with both sweet and sour notes. Cheers! Owning Up by George Pelecanos (2024) What’s better than a new George Pelecanos novel? Four new Pelecanos novellas! Quality and … Continue reading Short Shots
A masterclass in sinister fiction. If this book was a fabric, it would be plush velvet. If this book was a drink, it would be a rich Bordeaux. If this book was a fruit, it would be an overripe plum. If this book was a dream, it would be a nightmare. Lucy Foley and her … Continue reading The Paris Apartment
Predators are on the loose in Joe Pickett's world Let's begin with the bottom line: C.J. Box is tried and true and I'm a fan. I devoured Three-Inch Teeth in two days, and it was a tasty treat. This is book number 24 in Box's Joe Pickett series. I've listened to most but read the physical … Continue reading Three-Inch Teeth
You think your family has issues? Jean Hanff Korelitz's writing is like a sleek bullet train, propelled forward, subtlety gaining speed and momentum until reaching its destination. This is the third book of hers I've read and in my review of The Plot I wrote "Korelitz is an excellent writer; her books just seem to … Continue reading The Latecomer
I did a little survey of all my reviews and realized that around 20% of the books I’ve read since 2020 are by Black authors. The genres include fiction, sci-fi, personal development, young adult, children’s, art, memoir, romance, and a book about books! It’s an interesting list and in the spirit of Black History Month … Continue reading Review Roundup: Black authors
