REVIEW: “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” by Peter Hedges

"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" by Peter Hedges Paperback, 319 pages Published Nov. 1, 1999, by Simon Schuster (first published Sept. 1, 1991) My synopsis The best answer to the question posed in the title of this book might be, "What's Not Eating Gilbert Grape?" The title character is working a menial job at a dying mom-and-pop grocery …

BLOG TOUR: “Bad Seed” by Jessica Eames (Excerpt)

Today I'm happy to be hosting the blog tour for "Bad Seed" by Jessica Eames. Many thanks to Compulsive Readers for the opportunity. I had hoped to review this one, but having started a new job recently I've been way behind on my reading. It's still on my TBR! Kindle Edition, 304 pages Published Oct. 31, …

REVIEW: “Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II”

"Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II" by Robert Matzen Hardcover, 400 pages Published April 15, 2019, by GoodKnight Books ISBN: 1732273537 Synopsis Twenty-five years after her passing, Audrey Hepburn remains the most beloved of all Hollywood stars, known as much for her role as UNICEF ambassador as for films like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Several …

REVIEW: “Limetown”

"Limetown (The Prequel to the #1 Podcast)" by Cote Smith, Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie Hardcover, 290 pages Published Nov. 13, 2018, by Simon and Schuster (first published Oct. 30, 2018) Synopsis I was so excited to find a copy of this book at my local library! From the creators of the #1 podcast Limetown, an explosive prequel about …

REVIEW: “The Book Charmer (Dove Pond #1)” by Karen Hawkins

"The Book Charmer (Dove Pond #1)" by Karen Hawkins Paperback, 368 pages Published July 30, 2019, by Gallery Books My synopsis " ... just do yourself a favor; if Sarah Dove offers you a book, take it. You'll regret it if you don't." Dove Pond, N.C., is no ordinary small Southern town. Among other miracles, it's …

BLOG TOUR: “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow (Review)

Today I'm featured on the blog tour for "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow. Many thanks to Compulsive Bloggers for this opportunity. "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow Hardcover, 384 pages Published Sept. 5, 2019, by Redhook (slated for U.K. publication Sept. 12, 2019, by Orbit Synopsis …

BLOG TOUR: “A Shadow on the Lens” by Sam Hurcom (Review)

I'm delighted to take part today in Compulsive Readers' blog tour for "A Shadow on the Lens" by Sam Hurcom. "A Shadow on the Lens" by Sam Hurcom Hardcover, 288 pages Published Sept. 5, 2019, by Orion Publishing Group My synopsis When a forensic photographer is called to investigate the brutal death of a young …

REVIEW: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein

"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein 321 pages, paperback First published May 13, 2008, by Harper Collins My synopsis Enzo is basically a human -- a very insightful human -- in a dog's body. He loves auto racing as much as, if not more than, his master Denny. We follow Enzo …

REVIEW: “Run Away” by Harlan Coben

"Run Away" by Harlan Coben Hardcover, 371 pages Published March 19, 2019, by Grand Central Publishing ISBN: 1538748460 My synopsis Simon Greene will do anything for his family, including his eldest child, Paige. But she's on drugs, and she's running from him. And he doesn't fully understand why. As Simon and his wife Ingrid fight …

REVIEW: “A Light in the Desert” by Anne Montgomery

"A Light in the Desert" by Anne Montgomery Paperback, 286 pages Published Nov. 6, 2018, by Treehouse Publishing/Amphorae Publishing Group (first published May 27, 2015) ISBN: 1732139113 My synopsis A Vietnam veteran struggling with mental illness, a pregnant teen with a facial deformity and a group of religious zealots are thrown onto a backdrop of the Arizona …