All the Missing Pieces marks Catherine Cowles’ triumphant entry into the romantic suspense genre, masterfully weaving together a heart-wrenching love story with a chilling true crime narrative. As the first installment in the Shady Cove series, this novel sets a compelling foundation for what promises to be an enthralling collection. The Story That Grips You […]
Month: January 2025
The Night Garden of My Mother by Sandra Tyler Genre: Memoir ISBN: 9781953136770 Print Length: 288 pages Publisher: Pierian Springs Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Lola Lee A moving story of life and death, of mother and daughter This memoir is like an intimate portrait, a reflection of its beautiful cover. Sandra Tyler deals with […]
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Book Review: The Silver Squad
The Silver Squad by Marty Essen Genre: General Fiction / Humor ISBN: 9781734430394 Print Length: 278 pages Amazon Reviewed by S.A. Evans Between road tripping and vigilantism, these septuagenarians are doing everything but slowing down. The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles answers the questions I don’t hear many people ask. Can 70-year-olds pull off the […]
Songs of My Father and Other Essays by Gardner Landry Genre: Nonfiction / Essays ISBN: 9798891325074 Print Length: 156 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen This uncomfortably entertaining collection of autobiographical essays will either make you cringe with recognition or thank God this wasn’t your family. For Fred Landry, patriarch of […]
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Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan is a spellbinding tale that masterfully combines mythological elements, political intrigue, and a compelling romance. From the immersive landscapes of Tianxia to the celestial expanse of the Immortal Realm, Tan crafts a narrative that resonates with depth and emotion. Plot Overview The story follows Liyen, the heir to Tianxia, as […]
Cake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles by Aishah Hight Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798986333250 Print Length: 32 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A bright, lighthearted story about letting your star shine London’s birthday is coming up, and everyone on the school bus is talking about what they’re going to wear to her costume party. […]
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Book Review: The Naked Sailor
The Naked Sailor by Norman Coutts Genre: Memoir / Humor ISBN: 9798891324916 Print Length: 436 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender A fast-paced and funny memoir through the South China Sea Author and retiree Norman Coutts travels to Thailand to help one of his good friends relocate their yacht to the […]
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Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson
In her latest novel Visions of Darkness, New York Times bestselling author A.L. Jackson ventures into new territory, seamlessly blending dark fantasy with her signature emotional romance style. This first installment in the Darkness series introduces readers to a richly imagined world where reality and nightmare collide, delivering an intense story of forbidden love amidst […]
In her latest domestic thriller, My Sister’s Daughter, Liv Constantine masterfully weaves a tale of family bonds, buried secrets, and devastating betrayal. The novel introduces us to Ashley Bowers, who takes in her thirteen-year-old niece Serena after the tragic death of her estranged sister Courtney. What begins as an act of familial duty soon spirals […]
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The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak on December 3, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 368 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Every parent’s an unreliable narrator. We think we know our kids better than anyone. But none of us can see them objectively.” Frank […]