I cannot believe that it has been five years since I read a Steven Berry novel. “So many books, so little time” is the quote of the day. The Malta Exchange is the book I just finished reading. As in most of Mr. Berry’s stories, there is an element of real history. In this case, …
The Paragon Hotel has been my favorite historical fiction recommendation since it first published. It has so many things to love, a daring escape across the country, a crime to solve, a child to find, and characters to love. Set in segregated Oregon, you’ll find out things you never knew, while turning the pages as …
Now in paperback! Kelleen and I both loved this. When an eccentric and Edgar Allan Poe obsessed billionaire dies, his will is published in the paper, promising an inheritance to anyone who can untangled his clues. The writing is fantastic and the characters are beautifully layered. This would be a perfect October read. –Lori, Island …
Jon Reznick is former Special Forces, CIA “black ops,” and current FBI. consultant. Sometimes his ops are “on the books;” other times he operates outside formal control. He lives in Rockland, Maine. He operates worldwide. He usually is a loner but he has resources. Among his resources in this story are Martha Meyerstein, Assistant Director …
A wedding invitation you definitely might want to decline! Foley follows in the footsteps of Agatha Christie with a remote setting of an island off the coast of Ireland and explosive secrets between spouses, siblings, and guests you can’t wait to discover. With lives and reputations at stake, who doesn’t want a front row seat? …
I loved this smart, funny peek inside the high stakes world of San Francisco private schools. It has everything: social satire, family drama, friendship, a lot of laughs, a touch of romance, and lots to think about after. If you’ve been looking for that Where’d You Go, Bernadette feeling, try this. Bonus: The co-authors live in …
This rom-com had me up most of tonight to finish it. It’s about Bea, a plus-sized fashion blogger reeling from a massive douche of an ex. So she basically becomes the Bachelorette, as a way of proving to herself and the world that she deserves love. It was funny as hell, and sweet, and romantic, …
Thanks to the author for providing a reading copy of this book. A trusted friend asked me to read and review it. My first inclination on receiving The Masque by author Matts Djos was to put it aside because it was not “my type” of book. Instead, I read the book right to the end and …
A humorous but pointed look at race, privilege and our motivation to act. Never preachy, Kiley Reid studies human nature. Her debut is a literary novel that reads like suspense. –Melanie, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID “When I attempted to write a review for Such a Fun Age, I was at a loss for words. …
Did you binge listen to Serial when it came out? Do you love listening to murder podcasts and watching true crime documentaries? If you answered yes to either of those questions then Sadie is the book for you! Using a dual perspective, you follow Sadie on her revenge quest to kill the murderer of her younger sister as …
