"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 … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Book Charmer (Dove Pond #1)” by Karen Hawkins
"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 … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein
"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 … Continue reading REVIEW: “Run Away” by Harlan Coben
"Things You Save in a Fire" by Katherine Center Hardcover, 320 pages Slated for publication Aug. 13, 2019, by St. Martin's Press ISBN: 1250047323 My synopsis Firefighter Cassie Hanwell has a successful career in Texas that takes a detour when her semi-estranged mother in Massachusetts calls to ask for her help. Cassie must fight more … Continue reading REVIEW: “Things You Save in a Fire” by Katherine Center
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
