Eye of the Needle by Ken Follet Mass market fiction is not my favorite. Yes, the stories are enjoyable. Yes, they appeal to all audiences. Yes, they make GREAT movies. But, they often feel like “book junk food” to me– all action with very little attention paid to developing the plot. If I hate mass…
Book of the Month Predictions– October 2022
My Guesses for Book of the Month Selections October 2022 With all of the hot releases coming up in October, Book of the Month has a lot to choose from! What is Book of the Month? Glad you asked! Book of the Month is a subscription box where you get to pick a new release…
Exploring the Relevancy Behind Generational Trauma
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford One of the hallmarks of becoming a mature reader is to pick up a book based on a premise that you don’t necessarily agree with and walk into it with an open mind. We all have different life experiences, and those are reflected by the range…
The Murder Mystery with the Neverending Cast List
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Taurton When I’m puttering around my house, I like to listen to podcasts. I tend to go back-and-forth between three categories: News/politics, interesting dives into social psychology, and true crime podcasts. Murder cases have always infatuated me, which is one reason that I love reading thrillers…
Choose-Your-Own [Path]…for Adults?
Into the Dungeon by Hari Conner Who among us did not enjoy the Choose Your Own Adventure series when we were kids? Author Hair Conner brings those nostalgic vibes to his readers in his book, Into the Dungeon. Into the Dungeon is marketed as a “Choose Your Own Path” book, where the reader gets to…
Baking Through Book Club 