“I lost my heart to you. And, in case you're wondering, I don't ever want it back.” When Bree Prescott arrives in the sleepy, lakeside town of Pelion, Maine, she hopes against hope that this is the place where she will finally find the peace she so desperately seeks. On her first day there, her… Continue reading Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
Genre: Fiction / Family Life / General
The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell
When she was a child, Melody Browne’s house burned down, destroying all her family’s possessions and her memories. Ever since this tragic event, Melody has had no recollection of her life before she was rescued from the flames. Now in her early thirties, Melody is a single mother, living in the middle of London with… Continue reading The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
The Quiet Tenant gives us a new take on serial killers that will make you think twice of the quiet, nice guy. The premise of this one hooked my right away. This was about a serial killer told from the perspective of his 13 year old daughter, his girlfriend, and the one that got away!… Continue reading The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Credence by Penelope Douglas
“You never smile... You never feel joy. No dreams for the future. No plans. You have no fight in you. You’re barely alive” Tiernan de Haas doesn’t care about anything anymore. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, she’s grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Shipped… Continue reading Credence by Penelope Douglas
Brother by Ania Ahlborn
“Day or night, dead was dead.” Deep in the heart of Appalachia, stands a crooked farmhouse miles from any road. The Morrows keep to themselves, and it’s served them well so far. When girls go missing off the side of the highway, the cops don’t knock on their door. Which is a good thing, seeing… Continue reading Brother by Ania Ahlborn
Mother -Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
If you are looking for a cozy Whodunit mystery this is for you! This wasn't really a thriller, but more of a nice, comfortable ride to find out who the bad guy was with your family members who you love, but don't always like. In the heartwarming tale of "Mother-Daughter Murder Night," we're introduced to… Continue reading Mother -Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Covenant of Water is a door stopper that I wasn't sure was worth my time. I switched from print to audio to finish this one. The writing style is very lyrical and it is very slow moving but the characters are impressive. This book starts with an interesting premise. That someone in each generation… Continue reading The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
“I want to live on a magical island with my favorite author and be his sidekick……” Lucy Hart grew up lonely and neglected by her parents and she found solace in Jack Masterson's Clock island series. Lucy is now a 26 year old teacher's aide who shares reading with her students. One in particular, 7… Continue reading The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
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 Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
This was such a good humoured book and just what I needed right now. This has characters you can get to know and love. It is light and funny. The pacing is pretty quick. We read this for book club, so I hope most people like this one. This one starts out with 84 year… Continue reading The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley