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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
In which spy craft runs in the family. Amanda Cole has the CIA in her blood. Her father, Charlie, was a field operative for years until his abrupt relocation from Helsinki to a desk job at Langley. Amanda is a trusted agent as well, respected and on the rise. Charlie’s past and Amanda’s present dramatically … Continue reading The Helsinki Affair
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
You mean love doesn't conquer all? Sometimes a book will surprise me, like when the writing is much better than I expected. Sometimes the surprise is more like a swindle, like the time I eagerly started a psychological thriller only to discover that it was more of a sad mental health story. Sometimes you want … Continue reading Love and other crimes on Hot Springs Drive
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
In a world where you want to read more but can't find the time, remember the mighty novella. These slim stories can be just as profound, moving, and satisfying as regular-sized novels. Foster, by Claire Keegan, weighs in at less than 100 pages but it has subtle depth and power. Definitely worth your time and … Continue reading Foster by Claire Keegan
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