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I always enjoy a good historical fiction once in a while and this one with light houses was a good one! This had me feeling all the feelings! Australia, 1926. After four harrowing years fighting on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns home to take a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half… Continue reading The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
This nod to bookshops by Woods and Gaughan was whimsical and charming. I'm always a fan of a book with magical realism, especially one with a bookstore! ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ On a quiet street… Continue reading The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods, Evie Gaughan
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
“I don’t think that true love means your only love. I think true love means loving truly. Loving purely. Loving wholly.” In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They build a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents and the people of their hometown in Massachusetts. They… Continue reading One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“No woman should be made to fear that she was not enough.” This standalone epic fantasy novel is set in a richly developed world. The story is characterized by intricate world-building, complex characters, political intrigue, and a unique twist on classic fantasy elements. It is set in a world where dragons are a central part… Continue reading The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
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
“The only difference between falling in love and being in love is that your heart already knows how you feel, but your mind is too stubborn to admit it.” When Warren has the opportunity to live with a female roommate, he instantly agrees. It could be an exciting change. Or maybe not. Especially when that… Continue reading Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover
I thought the first half of this book was very slow and could have had 100 pages taken out. The last half of the book was amazing. If this wouldn't have been a book club book, I may have DNF'd this one, but I am glad I stuck with it. This was a slow burn.… Continue reading The Island by Victoria Hislop
It's a truth often acknowledged that when a journalist and Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly! This is a Jane Austen inspired contemporary romance that will put you in the mood to watch Downton Abbey again. It is has a Victorian… Continue reading What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda Corbett
IN HONOR OF OUR 100TH BOOK REVIEW WE HAVE DONE A SPECIAL AUTHOR INTERVIEW THAT IS INCLUDED BELOW WITH THIS REVIEW. THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR READERS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!! The hardest part of being a professional swimmer should be the swimming … right? This is the second book in the series. I don't… Continue reading Below the Surface by Megan Reiffenberger