Happy Tuesday! I had so much fun doing Top 5 Tuesday last week that I decided to try it again. This weekly book blogging "meme" is hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm. This week's theme is all about sequels I want to read. I'm not a huge series reader, but I enjoy a good … Continue reading Top 5 Tuesday: Sequels I need to get to
"It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered" by Lysa TerKeurst Hardcover, 256 pages Published Nov. 13, 2018, by Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0718039858 My review "What do you do when God's timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful?" Haven't all believers wondered something … Continue reading REVIEW: “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way” by Lysa TerKeurst
"The Wolf Wants In" by Laura McHugh 272 pages Slated for publication Aug. 6, 2019, by Spiegel and Grau ISBN: 0399590285 My synopsis In the small rural town of Blackwater, Kan., a young man is found dead in his home, supposedly of natural causes -- but Shane Keller's sister Sadie is convinced that investigators need … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Wolf Wants In” by Laura McHugh
Blogger's note: Once again, it's been too long since I've updated! My reviewing skills are a bit rusty, so bear with me as I attempt to rejoin the book blogging realm. "An Anonymous Girl" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 384 pages, St. Martin's Press ISBN: 1250133734 Expected publication date: Jan. 8, 2019 Seeking … Continue reading Review: “An Anonymous Girl”
"The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn 427 pages Published Jan. 2, 2018, by William Morrow ISBN: 0062678418 My review "I saw what I wanted to see, what I needed to see." Dr. Anna Fox hasn't practiced child psychology in nearly a year, because that's the last time she left her house. A traumatic … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Woman in the Window”
"Churchill" by Paul Johnson 192 pages Published Nov. 3, 2009, by Viking ISBN: 0670021059 My review I've owned this biography of Churchill, who is undoubtedly Great Britain's most lauded prime minister, for a couple of years. After seeing him portrayed by John Lithgow in "The Crown," my interest in this book was finally piqued. I … Continue reading REVIEW: “Churchill” by Paul Johnson
Blogger's note: I shudder to admit that until about a month ago, I had no idea the then-forthcoming TNT miniseries "The Alienist" was actually based on a 23-year-old novel. I happened upon it while finishing my birthday book shopping spree, on an endcap featuring titles that were "hitting the big screen." Despite its length, I … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr
Attention, book blog universe! I have returned. A lot has changed since my last entry. My husband and I both have new jobs and have moved from a small town in Southeast Iowa to the bustling metropolis of Des Moines, our state's capital city. We're pretty much settled in our new home, and my thoughts … Continue reading REVIEW: “Capital Gaines” by Chip Gaines
"Follow Me Down" by Sherri Smith Forge Books, 352 pages Published March 28, 2017 ISBN: 0765386704 I have to say, it's not often that I encounter a book whose main character leaves such a bad taste in my mouth. This is yet another story of a woman whose substance abuse problem clouds her ability to cope … Continue reading REVIEW: “Follow Me Down” by Sherri Smith
"Local Girl Missing" has all the makings of a good psychological thriller.
