Books
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Special Feature: The Silence by Susan Allott
Today Susan Allott’s first novel is out in the world and I am thrilled to be able to share a bit about the book with you guys! Not only is the cover inviting, but the premise of the book sounds so good and I can’t wait to read this one! It’s getting some rave reviews and if thrillers are your thing then you don’t want to miss this book. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since it arrived in my mail box last week. I didn’t have time to fit it into my review schedule for this month but you better believe I am making room later…
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Review: Rakes and Roses (Mayfield Family #3) by Josi S. Kilpack
I have recently read two wonderful proper romances by this particular publisher and I was eager to read another. The cover is beautiful and I thought the premise sounded interesting. I haven’t read the other books in the series but from what other reviewers had said, they could each be read as standalone books and I would agree. I didn’t feel lost or anything picking up the third book. To say that I was looking forward to this one is an understatement, I love sweet or clean romances and have had a run of good luck lately.
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First Impression Review: Dali Summer by T.J. Brown
About Dali Summer • Paperback: 344 pages • Publisher: Tule Publishing Group, LLC (May 5, 2020) Her wild and vivid visions inspire an icon… Nothing is more important to prim, colorblind Dolors Posa than family and living down the shame of her illegitimate birth, but when the sudden onset of fantastical visions threaten her sterling reputation, she must search for answers before the inhabitants of the tiny village of Cadaqués brand her as demente– crazy like her mother. In a quest to stop her hallucinations, she befriends a beautiful, intoxicating fortune teller and her handsome anarchist brother, as well as becoming a reluctant muse for thirteen-year-old Salvador Dali. In a summer that…
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Review: The Bright Side of Going Dark by Kelly Harms
Last year I read The Overdue Life of Amy Byler and absolutely loved it! I recommended it to every one I know—especially moms because it really hit the nail on the head when it comes to how all consuming parenting is. I was over joyed to see what Kelly Harms was coming out with another novel and was eager to start reading it even if it did sound a bit different than her previous book. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler brought a lot of heart and realism to the story and I was impressed by how emotional it was. I think a lot of readers write women’s fiction off…
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Review: Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight
When this book first popped up on my radar I was screaming inside YES! I was drawn in by the cover and description and when I started reading it, I felt like it was going to be a solid and different writing style. I love science and botany and this book promised that as well as some dark academia which I thought sounded like a unique mix so obviously I went into this book with some pretty high expectations. While I don’t know that I loved this one, I did enjoy some aspects and would gladly read something else by the author in the future and let me tell you…
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Special Feature: Dawson’s Fall by Roxana Robinson
If you are an American History fan then this book is one that you might want on your radar. As a Civil War Era historian, this book caught my eye as it focuses quite a bit on Reconstruction. While this book might be more fictionalized it certainly has its roots in history as it’s based on the author’s family. I am thrilled to bring you guys all the details for this one today, and as it’s out now, if it’s a book that catches your eye then you can pop by and pick up a copy now!
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Re-Share Review: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena
Last year I read Someone We Know when it first came out and today it’s out in paperback! So to celebrate, I am re-sharing my review today! If you love suspense and thriller novels, Lapena is a great choice. I have only read a couple of her books but I have enjoyed each of them. I am looking forward to her upcoming novels as well! Be sure to pop pick up a copy of the paperback release today and see what I thought of this book when I originally read it! It held my interest and kept me guessing for sure!
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Review: The Library of Legends by Janie Chang
This book was on my radar well before it was a Book of the Month pick for April. In fact I have been looking forward to reading this book for months! This cover is absolutely stunning and this book sounded like a new and exciting piece of a little known time in history. I haven’t read a lot of Asian historical fiction beyond some of the more well known titles like Memoirs of Geisha and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Memoirs of a Geisha was one of my favorite reads when I read it years ago and for a while I bought a ton of historical fiction set in…
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Review: Love Poems for Anxious People by John Kenney
I absolutely loved John Kenney’s book of poems, Love Poems for Married People. There was so much truth in those poems and I laughed several times. His follow up book of poems, Love Poems for People with Children was also funny, but the Married People book is still my absolute favorite. I have gifted his books of poems multiple times and I am sure I will be gifting this one to friends in the future. When I saw that this book was coming out, I knew it would be a great read. He writes with such raw realism and during this crazy uncertain time, what could possibly be better than…
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Special Feature and Excerpt: Best Behavior by Wendy Francis
Harlequin has so many wonderful titles coming out this summer and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this funny and heart warming new release with you guys this week! If you like oddball family dramas that are full of charm and humor then this is going to be the book for you this summer! I haven’t read and of Wendy Francis’s books before but many have been met with rave reviews and this one is no different. Early readers are loving this book! Summer time is the perfect time to curl up with an easy breezy book and get lost in a great story, so don’t miss this one…