Book Recommendation: The Keeper of Hidden Books

This was a book that I added to my list because of its title and because it is based on a true story. I have never read anything by Madeline Martin, but I think I will visit some of her other stories after this one. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: All her life, Zofia has … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Keeper of Hidden Books →

Book Recommendation: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

I mentioned this book a few days ago, and I finally finished it. I really enjoyed this one. It was such a unique mystery. I may have posted the Goodreads synopsis, but here it is again: Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m. There are eight days, and eight witnesses for you to inhabit. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle →

Book Recommendation: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride

I have just finished this wonderful book and there are many words I could use to describe it: warm, funny, sad, thought provoking, emotional, happy, and ... magical. This was such an easy read and such a great story. It is a fictional story, but I found myself wanting to meet the characters in real … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride →

Thoughts on The Whispers

This is a book that I have seen come up more than once as a recommendation for me. I have seen many friends post about it, and I was on the fence about reading it. Then, my son's speech therapist came over and said that it was a good read with a powerful ending. I … Continue reading Thoughts on The Whispers →

Book Recommendation: The 9th Man by Steve Berry

I've been fascinated by the JFK assassination since I was a kid. My grandmother had a book on her shelf that was called 4 Days. It had many pictures from November 22, 1963. There were plenty of photos that I had never seen before. I spent countless hours looking at that book. When we had … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The 9th Man by Steve Berry →

Book Recommendation: My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry

“Having a grandmother is like having an army. This is a grandchild's ultimate privilege: knowing that someone is on your side, always, whatever the details. Even when you are wrong. Especially then, in fact. A grandmother is both a sword and a shield.” - Fredrik Backman After reading Backman's Anxious People, many people who were … Continue reading Book Recommendation: My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry →

Book Recommendation – Killers of Certain Age

I was pleasantly surprised while reading this book. Admittedly, I was drawn in by the title. I looked it up on Goodreads and after reading about it, decided to give it a shot. Here was their synopisis: Older women often feel invisible, but sometimes that's their secret weapon. They've spent their lives as the deadliest … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Killers of Certain Age →

Book Recommendation: Anxious People

Before I begin, I need to thank Beth (www.ididnthavemyglasseson.com) for recommending this book. She read it awhile back and I added it to my "Want to Read/To Be Read" list. I'm only sorry it took so long to get to it. It was fantastic. This book has me laughing out loud from the second paragraph! … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Anxious People →

Wednesday Reading

Every Vow You Break is the third Peter Swanson book I have read this year. So far he's 3 for 3. I have enjoyed each one of his books and will add his remaining 7 to my list of books to read. This one was a bit more of a suspense/thriller than the last two. … Continue reading Wednesday Reading →

Weekend Book Recommendations

With my shift change, my drive is a bit longer because of traffic. It doesn't bother me, though, because it gives me a bit more time with the audio books I am listening to. The extra time (and extra day's commute) is also allowing me to get through each book a little faster than before. … Continue reading Weekend Book Recommendations →