"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.
Yes, I know I mentioned earlier this week that I'm on hiatus, but I still wanted to keep my promise I'd made to participate in the blog tour for "Other Breakable Things," a moving YA novel by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood. "Other Breakable Things" by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood 290 pages (Kindle Edition), Entangled Teen … Continue reading BLOG TOUR (REVIEW): “Other Breakable Things” by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood
"Every Wild Heart" by Meg Donohue 304 pages, William Morrow Paperbacks Published March 14, 2017 ISBN: 0062429841 "Maybe there are two kinds of change. One is the kind that involves transitioning toward something new. And the other is more like peeling away your own layers to find what has always been at your core." Gail Gideon … Continue reading Review: “Every Wild Heart” by Meg Donohue
I am delighted to be participating in a blog tour for the very first time. This blog tour is hosted by Simon and Schuster's Gallery Books, the publisher of "The Last Chance Matinee (Hudson Sisters #1)" by Mariah Stewart. Many thanks to Melissa Gramstad, publicity manager for Simon & Schuster/Gallery, for inviting me to participate! … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: “The Last Chance Matinee (Hudson Sisters #1) by Mariah Stewart – Review
"The Barrowfields" by Phillip Lewis 368 pages, Hogarth Press Published March 7, 2017 ISBN: 0451495640 "And it came to me again how little time we all had, and how much time I'd let pass since I'd seen her. I thought of our respective times on this earth and how she and I were tied together by … Continue reading Review: “The Barrowfields” by Phillip Lewis
