True Biz was an interesting and informative book about the deaf community that I didn't know I needed. Novic created a well-written book that included a mini ASL lessons and history regarding the ASL community. Combining elements of a tender coming-of-age narrative, an electrifying political awakening, and a heartfelt homage to Deaf culture, TRUE BIZ… Continue reading True Biz by Sara Novic
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Drowning by T.J. Newman
This is one of those books that is and intense emotional roller coaster. I went into this one thinking this book was about something totally different and was surprised to find out it was a rescue mission all along. Six minutes into Flight 1421 from Honolulu and disaster strikes! The engine explodes, and the plane… Continue reading Drowning by T.J. Newman
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman
This is the follow-up to Beartown. I would suggest reading Beartown FIRST if you haven't read that before reading this one. This is about how a town can make hockey it's lifeblood. I felt like I could almost be living in this town. The excitement and tense feelings just jump right off the page. Have… Continue reading Us Against You by Fredrik Backman
The Incredible Winston Brown by Sean Dietrich
This was a heartfelt story about a small town hero and is for anyone who has any interest in baseball. In this story, Winston Browne is a small town sheriff with a big heart. This takes place in the 50's in Florida. I thought the small town of Moab, FL with it's population of 912… Continue reading The Incredible Winston Brown by Sean Dietrich
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
I couldn't get a hard copy of this right away so I listened to the audio to see if this lived up to the hype. And at first, there was a bit of world and character building so I wasn't immediately drawn in. But then, the chemistry between characters picked up so I was hooked… Continue reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed. The Secret Book of Flora Lea had a premise that intrigued me right away. It contains bookstores, secrets, and magical realism. All… Continue reading The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
The Family Remains is a twisted family mystery! I don't think you have to read The Family Upstairs to enjoy this one but I think if you do, you'll understand the characters better. This one starts out at the end. Rachel is called about her husband, Michael, being found dead. Michael was also previously married… Continue reading The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
The IT Girl by Ruth Ware
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the “claustrophobic spine-tingler” (People) One by One returns with an unputdownable mystery following a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend’s murder. I love a book that I don't have it all figured out right away, or at all. The It Girls by Ruth Ware is very… Continue reading The IT Girl by Ruth Ware
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
If your mother is the love of your life, what does that make your husband? One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle is set in the Amalfi coast, need I say more? The scenery was so well described that I wanted to immediately book a trip there. I could almost feel the sun on my face.… Continue reading One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Weyward by Emilia Hart
I am a Weyward, and wild inside. Weyward by Emilia Hart covers three main characters and three different time periods. I think Hart did an excellent job weaving together these stories. All three women are connected by blood. The author describes the setting down the the earthy smells at the family's grand family estate in… Continue reading Weyward by Emilia Hart