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This one was for book club and I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. The more I thought about it, the more I liked this one. The characters are interesting. And the premise grabbed me right away. Code Name Verity tells the tale of two young women amidst the backdrop of WWII:… Continue reading Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Yellowface is one of those books that after finishing it, you will want to re-read it. It isn't long but it is full of emotion. This one deals with so many different things in such a short time. It deals with racism, plagiarism, the stresses of being a writer, jealousy, friendship, and the publishing industry.… Continue reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
If your looking for a horror with scary puppets look no further. Something had happened right before her mom and dad had left their house for the last time. Something bad. I'm not a huge fan of horror so I almost DNF'd this one, but I just had to continue on and know what happened.… Continue reading How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
This is a book for when your in an introspective mood. This is book takes place on the last day of 1984 and 85 year old Lillian Boxfish takes an evening walk through Manhattan. She has very specific stops that she wants to go to. Each for a purpose down memory lane. And she has… Continue reading Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
This is one of those absurdly funny books that you can't NOT like! Charlie is in a rut. He is divorced and lives in a house that his siblings are trying to get him out of so that they can sell it. He lives with his cat. Other than his cat, he doesn't have much… Continue reading Starter Villain by John Scalzi
The Sunshine Girls is another historical fiction that was a winner for me! It's a story about friendship and takes place in the 60-70's. This one had me hooked and I flew through this one. This goes back and forth thru time to tell the story. In the present time frame, a famous movie star… Continue reading The Sunshine Girls by Molly Fader
This is book #1 of The Windy City series. This was a hockey story about Zanders and Stevie. I read this book because I had someone wanting me to paint the edges of this one for them so I had to know what all the fuss was about. This is a typical hockey romance novel.… Continue reading Mile High (Windy City #1) by Liz Tomforde
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline had been on my TBR for a long time. We read this for book club. This was a very touching story. If you like historical fiction this one is for you. Families looking for servants, farm labourers, or occasionally more children would come check out the orphans and see… Continue reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Bright Young Women is based off of a real life story of a serial killer who targeted a sorority in Seattle. The story follows two girls who's lives were impacted by this ordinary man in ways that were unforgettable. The story is told from both perspectives until their stories diverge. This felt like a true… Continue reading Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
This was the book I didn't know I needed. A captivating novel unfolds the story of four young friends as they navigate the competitive realm of classical music, exploring the intricate web of ambition, passion, and love that weaves through the tapestry of their lives. The characters in this were so complex and I was… Continue reading The Ensemble by Aja Gabel