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The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern: A Novel
by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Chicken Soup For The Soul (10/13/2024)

THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC ebook to read.

Like chicken soup for the soul with a bit of magic and a dash of heartbreak along with laughter and a dose of romance sprinkled with hope. I …more

Hunted
by Abir Mukherjee

A Riveting Read (10/2/2024)

HUNTED by Abir Mukherjee

Narrated by: Nikki Patel (Yasmine), Amber Rose Revah (Shreya), Stefan Trout (Greg), Mikhail Sen (Sajid), and Sophia Roberts (Rehana).

A breakneck paced terrorism thriller that takes place a week before the toxic presidential elections. We meet Jack …more

The Reformatory: A Novel
by Tananarive Due

Historical Horror Novel (9/29/2024)

THE REFORMATORY by Tananarive Due

Wow, this was a difficult read that hit me to my core and at times I could only read a few chapters and then have to set it down. This is a historical horror novel of a powerful story of racism and abuse, and a shameful period in history. …more

Passiontide: A Novel
by Monique Roffey

Passiontide (9/10/2024)

PASSIONTIDE by Monique Roffey

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage and Anchor for the ARC ebook to read.

The title, Passiontide, is the last two weeks of Lent. On the small tropical island of St. Colibri, carnival is just over and Sora Tanaka, a young Japanese …more

Here One Moment
by Liane Moriarty

Captivating Read (9/10/2024)

HERE ONE MOMENT by Liane Moriarty

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing | Crown for the ARC ebook of Here One Moment

The intriguing premise of this book is a psychic onboard a plane and predicting passengers causes and ages of their deaths. Of course this stirs a …more

The Volcano Daughters: A Novel
by Gina María Balibrera

A Novel of Sisterhood (8/27/2024)

THE VOLCANO DAUGHTERS by Gina Maria Balibrera

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC ebook to read.

A debut set in early 20th century El Salvador. Graciela and her four friends live a simple life along with their mothers on a volcano in …more

The Volcano Daughters: A Novel
by Gina María Balibrera

The Volcano Daughters (8/20/2024)

The Lion Women of Tehran
by Marjan Kamali

A Compelling Read (8/15/2024)

THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN by Marjan Kamali

4.5 stars
Narration by Mozhan Navabi and Nikki Massoud was very well done. Mozhan Navabi is a favorite narrator of mine.

Ellie and Homa, two young girls growing up in Tehran meet at school in early 1950s. Ellie, who is descended from …more

The God of the Woods: A Novel
by Liz Moore

Addictive Read (7/27/2024)

THE GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore

Saskia Maarleveld always does an incredible narration. Another favorite narrator of mine. I also paired this with the book.

At an esteemed summer camp in 1975 in the Adirondack Mountains, a young teenage girl goes missing in the middle of …more

All the Colors of the Dark
by Chris Whitaker

Outstanding (7/17/2024)

ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK by Chris Whitaker

I read this and listened to the audiobook narrated by, Edoardo Ballerini, who always does an outstanding narration. He is a favorite narrator of mine and I highly recommend the audiobook.

In 1975 in the small town of Monta Clare, …more

The Rose Arbor: A Novel
by Rhys Bowen

Engaging Read (7/12/2024)

THE ROSE ARBOR by Rhys Bowen

Thanks to BookBrowse and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC book of this to read.

Loved the beautiful cover art on the jacket of this book and also on the book itself. Really beautifully done.

Female empowerment is important to Rhys Bowen’s …more

Smothermoss
by Alisa Alering

The Mountain (7/6/2024)

SMOTHERMOSS by Alisa Alering

The narration by Susan Bennett was very well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the ARC audiobook.

Sheila and Angie are step-sisters living in a rural area of 1980s Appalachia with their mother, Bonnie and Great Aunt Athena. Sheila, …more

Smothermoss
by Alisa Alering

The Mountain (7/4/2024)

The narration by Susan Bennett was very well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the ARC audiobook.

Sheila and Angie are step-sisters living in a rural area of 1980s Appalachia with their mother, Bonnie and Great Aunt Athena. Sheila, at the age of 17, carries a …more

The Frozen River: A Novel
by Ariel Lawhon

Wonderful Historical Read (6/28/2024)

A wonderful historical fiction read of Martha Ballard, a midwife with a strong moral compass. Taking place in Maine, in the 18th century. In 1789 a dead man is found in the Kennebec River and Martha is called to examine the body. Martha finds herself investigating the death …more

Shelterwood: A Novel
by Lisa Wingate

Voices From the Past (6/9/2024)

Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC ebook of Shelterwood

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

I have read a few of Lisa Wingate’s books and this is also a good read, even though I enjoyed others more. At the heart of this story …more

The Pecan Children
by Quinn Connor

Southern Gothic Read (6/4/2024)

THE PECAN CHILDREN by Quinn Connor

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC of The Pecan Children

3.5 stars
A Southern Gothic with magical realism. Set on a pecan plantation in rural Arkansas where twin sisters grew up. Lil Clearwater works tirelessly in …more

Long After We Are Gone: A Novel
by Terah Shelton Harris

Great Read (6/3/2024)

LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE

Narration by Diontae Black was very well done.

I enjoyed her previous book, One Summer in Savannah, and I enjoyed this one, as well. I am a huge fan of Terah Shelton Harris’ writing style and her artfully done story telling. A generational family …more

Strange Sally Diamond
by Liz Nugent

Dark Thriller (5/31/2024)

Narration by: Jessica Regan, Stephen Hogan and Sara Lyman was exceptionally well done and highly recommend.

“When I die, put me out with the bins. I'll be dead, so I won't know any different..."
When the time came...I followed his instructions."

—— and you are immediately …more

James: A Novel
by Percival Everett

Brilliantly Written and Told (5/19/2024)

JAMES by Percival Everett

Narration by Dominic Hoffman was perfectly done. Percival Everett has written a brilliant story of reimagining at its best. I absolutely loved everything he took liberty with in this story about James. James is a father and husband, and an enslaved …more

The Stolen Child: A Novel
by Ann Hood

Gorgeously Written Story (5/14/2024)

THE STOLEN CHILD by Ann Hood

4.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the audiobook of this gorgeously written work of secrets long buried in the trenches of World War I, by Ann Hood. This is a historical fiction, mystery and romance read.

Narration by Jefferson Mays …more

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