Welcome to my world of recently-published, recently-read books that made me feel that life is great when there’s such talent in the world. The first […]
Contemporary Fiction Times Two Plus One Speculative Fiction
Author Spotlight: Anna Quindlen
Sometimes, as a reader, there’s an author’s voice that is always a pleasure. Such is the case with me-the-reader and author Anna Quindlen. What is […]
Rave Review: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
I requested Fleishman Is In Trouble before it came out, because of the reviews. When I picked it up and started reading, I felt a […]
Debut Novel: Linda Holmes
What does it mean to start one’s life over? What does it look like when you try to escape the past? Linda Holmes explores these […]
Murder Mystery: Jane Stanton Hitchcock
Let me just say this: I would be a terrible poker player. I can’t bluff to save my life. This may be why I thought Maude […]
Contemporary Romance: Times Two!
I enjoy contemporary romances that are breezy, light, and interspersed with both awkwardness and humor… and that’s exactly what I found in a couple of […]
Genre Mashup: Historical Fiction & Mystery
Lyndsay Faye‘s latest novel, The Paragon Hotel, is as dark and immersive a read as you could hope to find. It is divided into sections labeled […]
Genre Mashup: Sci-Fi & Romance
Effective world-building? Check. Well-rounded, entertaining characters? Check. Entertaining space opera elements? Hot romance? Fast-paced adventure? Check, check, and check! If you love stories told in […]
Pride and Prejudice Spin-offs
It is a truth universally acknowledged that there can never be too many retellings of Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice (Yes, I […]
Light, Pleasant Reading: Georgette Heyer
Ah, the long dark evenings of December. Whenever I wish for a journey to a sunnier time and place, I check out a Georgette Heyer […]
