Suspenseful thriller? Check. Complex characters? Check. Surprise ending? Check. Five stars? Check, check, check! I loved everything about this book: the troubled main characters, the twisting plotline, even the references to obscure Greek literature. From the very first page, I was impressed with Alex Michaelides’ writing style- descriptive, engaging, and almost seductive. I listened to it on Audible and… Read More
Nothing beats a good love story, so in honor of St. Valentine’s Day, I have pulled together some of my favorite romantic tales. Included are the classics, like Wuthering Heights and Love in the Time of Cholera, and some newer ones such as The Wedding Date and One Day in December. I also included one that I haven’t read, but have… Read More
I gave “An Anonymous Girl” 4/5 stars on Goodreads. This book is right in my wheelhouse with equal parts thriller, mystery, and suspense! Right from the beginning, you are sucked into this plot, just like the main character Jess is pulled into a tempting situation. In need of money, Jess signs up to be a paid participant in a… Read More
Circe / The Kiss Thief / The Silent Patient / The DreamersThe Suspect / The Night Before / Shattered Echoes / The Last RomanticsWatching You / The Turn of the Key / The Water Cure / Come Find Me A new year means new books! I love coming across “New Releases” for 2019 so I can add them to my… Read More
With our Spring Break plans still up in the air I remain hopeful that I will see a pool this winter, so I am preparing my reading list just in case. Here are a few books that are vacation appropriate, aka beach reads. All received a rating of 3.4 or higher on Goodreads. I hope you will find these… Read More
I love to give and get books as gifts. There is nothing better than choosing that perfect book for a friend, sibling, or child. If you cannot support your local bookstore (Barrett Bookstore in my town) then Amazon is the easiest way to browse and buy for your entire Christmas list. I have compiled a bunch here that I think… Read More
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