I first became aware of Ancillary Justice some time ago when Noble Branch Manager Constance suggested it to me. Since it is a sci-fi title, she...
Lovecraftian Tales Written By or Featuring Women and/or People of color
It's no secret that H.P. Lovecraft was a racist; it's rightly brought up whenever he and his works are discussed. Such beliefs make Lovecraft's...
Notes from an Eclectic Reader
While it may sound cliche, I really do enjoy reading just about anything. I may not read a ton of nonfiction or historical fiction, but I will read...
Surreal Worlds
While I usually read primarily domestic thrillers and romantic comedies, I will stray away from my favorite genres for a romp in something a little...
Matchmakers Favorites: 2019 in Review
What to read in 2020? Look no further! The Heights Matchmakers team has compiled a list of our favorite books that we read in 2019. Fleishman is in...
My 19 + 1 Favorite Books of 2019
It's the time of the year to look back and reflect on what we read and what we loved. Here are my 19 favorites from 2019, plus 1 additional title...
Winter Thrillers
Oh, the weather outside is....well, weather. We're in Northeast Ohio, so we're used to wacky weather, right? Right. In keeping with the recent snow,...
Another Thought on Audiobooks
Inspired by Greg’s excellent post about how great audiobooks are (you should read his post if you haven't already), I figured I’d chime in with my...
Might Solve a Mystery? Gonna Rewrite History?
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo Genre Snapshot: Non-fiction, History Did you know that the 1975 movie Jaws...
American Tabloid: Greed, Ambition, and American History
James Ellroy’s American Tabloid (Overdrive Ebook) is a relentless, character-driven story set between Nov. 22, 1958, and Nov. 22, 1963, right up to...
The “Perfect” Thriller
Are you looking for a quick read that is engaging and hard to put down? Something intense that has you anxiously wondering how the story will end?...
Florida Roadkill: Trivia and Murder in Florida
Set in and around the Sunshine State, Florida Roadkill (Overdrive Ebook/Audiobook) by Tim Dorsey is a fast-paced, darkly comic mystery/thriller...
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