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My 9 Favorite Books in 2024

December 27, 2024

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As I started reviewing my reading year there was one stat that jumped off the chart at me. Of the 13 five-star books I read this year my favorite 9 were backlist (published before 2024). I’m sure ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature Tagged: book clubs, fantasy, favorite books, historical, literary, mystery

The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella

July 5, 2024

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As evidenced by Wednesday’s review I’m always up for dark dark fiction if there’s humor somewhere in the horror. At the same time, I appreciate a gentler approach—slice-of-life novels if you will. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary life, vacation reading

June Reading Wrap-Up

June 28, 2024

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That’s it for June, another month in the books (sorry couldn’t resist). We’ve been fortunate here in Seattle with weather that’s been chillier than usual, but with plenty of sunshine. For someone who ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: family, mini-reviews, satire, thriller

A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella

January 25, 2024

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We live so much of our lives without telling anyone. Apparently, this is going to be an emotion drenched week of reviews. When A Quiet Life opens, a Pennsylvania suburb is locked in the throes of ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, contemporary life, grief

Holly by Stephen King

December 18, 2023

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I know many people have moved towards cozy holiday reading in the last month, but my reading has remained varied and a little bit dark. So, I have a compromise today: a book with a Christmas-y title, ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary life, horror, mystery, suspense

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