one book leads to another
I’m behind on reviews so I’m going to try two-in-one, bullet point style. These books don’t have much in common on the surface but I think I can tie them together. American Assassin: A Thriller by Vince Flynn (2010) The first of the popular series featuring Mitch Rapp, CIA badass The main characters are mainly … Continue reading Thriller twofer
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future Steve Miller - Fly Like an Eagle Time Warped is a fascinating and fun little book, and the author, Claudia Hammond, an enthusiastic guide to Unlocking the Mysteries of Time Perception as the subtitle promises. Hammond is a BBC broadcaster and psychology lecturer, and her specialty … Continue reading Time Warped
The Hopefuls isn't groundbreaking, breathtaking or earth shattering. It's not complex or literary, nor is it twisty or chilling. That being said, here's what it is: an endearing, meandering, laugh-out-loud funny novel that follows a young couple (Beth and Matt), their new best friends (Jimmy and Ash) and another satellite couple (Colleen and Bruce) over … Continue reading The Hopefuls
I love how one thing will lead to another, and another, and suddenly I'm exposed to things I never sought out, things I never would have stumbled upon. Especially with books and movies / shows. I recently read an eerily current thriller about a global pandemic called The End of October (review: https://bookthrasher.com/2020/12/04/the-end-of-october/). When I … Continue reading One thing leads to another
Habits are having their day, have you noticed? I'm in the middle of Jen Sincero's new book Badass Habits, and next up is a recommendation from a friend called Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. So I thought I'd dust off the first book review I ever wrote, on two books: The Power of Habit and … Continue reading The secret world of habits
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!The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Review in progress but I wholeheartedly recommend it. Sad, sweet, horrifying, hopeful.Badass Habits … Continue reading 2021 book list
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. FICTION How Not to Die Alone by Richard Roper (Funny … Continue reading the best books I read in 2020
