The Fault in Our Stars is best-selling author John Green’s hugely popular young adult novel about two teenage cancer patients who find each other and fall in love. I was so happy that the book lived up to its hype – The Fault in Our Stars is smart and delightful, even while dealing with a tragic subject. Continue reading
Category Archives: Fiction
Audio Book Review: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes, Narrated by Julia Whelan
The Giver of Stars is engaging historical fiction written by bestselling author Jojo Moyes. The novel tells the story of Alice – an English bride – and her “traveling library” colleagues as they deliver books to isolated families in depression-era Kentucky. Continue reading
Audiobook Review: The Wedding People by Alison Espach, Narrated by Helen Laser
The Wedding People is a current best-selling contemporary fiction novel about Phoebe who, with the help of the members of a wedding party, pulls herself from the brink of suicide and even falls unexpectedly in love. The fantastic narration makes this a story best listened to rather than read. Continue reading
Audiobook Review: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, Narrated by Jenna Lamia
The Secret Life of Bees is a charming coming of age story set in South Carolina in 1964. The story follows young Lily and her black nanny, Rosaleen, as they escape an oppressive household and seek information about Lily’s dead mother. Continue reading
Audiobook Review: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker, Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini
All the Colors of the Dark is a novel that’s part suspense, part contemporary literature, and wholly immersive. A unique plot and memorable characters make it a satisfying – but long – read. Continue reading
Audiobook review: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
First Lie Wins is a twisty and satisfying suspense novel with elements of a spy thriller. It’s a fast-moving cat and mouse game with a cleverly surprising setup revealed at the end. Continue reading
Book Review: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club is a charming and poignant mystery novel full of great characters, amusing scenes and dialog, and multiple, hard-to-solve murders. With a strong theme of the worries that accompany the aging process, The Thursday Murder Club is also touching and enlightening. Continue reading
Audiobook Review: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, Narrated by January LaVoy and Will Damron
Listen for the Lie is a highly entertaining novel of suspense about a cold case murder, the people who were involved, and the true crime podcast that tries to solve it. It’s surprisingly funny and engaging, making Listen for the Lie a novel I would easily recommend. Continue reading
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Interpreter of Maladies is an insightful collection of short stories that examines the experience of Indian immigrants from multiple angles. This is author Jhumpa Lahiri’s first published collection of stories, and it won a Pulitzer Prize. To quote the musical “Hamilton” – “Immigrants…we get the job done.” Continue reading
Audiobook Review: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer, Narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs
The Wishing Game is a charming story about the impact good books can have on young lives and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. If you need a break from dark, heavy novels, The Wishing Game can help cleanse your reading palette while also providing whimsical entertainment. Continue reading
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