One of my favorite parts about being a book blogger is discovering new literary voices. Debut authors comprise almost 40% of my reading. Here are the eight debut novels that helped make 2019 such a strong year for my reading. I never thought a courtroom drama would not only be in my favorites but that it would also be one of only two 5 star novels in ... Read More...
Best Books of 2018
Once again, I’m one of the last of the bloggers to weigh in on the best books of the year. The great news is that, unlike last year, which was a bleak year for my reading, this year was much better. My ten best books are all from 2018—no backlist! They’re a varied lot, ranging from mythology to miracles to food to marriage. The only constant in the majority of them is humor. ... Read More...
Best Debuts of 2018
Wow. Another year gone. It’s time to raise the curtain and let the best debuts of 2018 take their bows. It may not have been the easiest year for my reading, but once again debut authors gave me a lot of happy. If you're stuck on a gift for the reader in your life, all of these came out earlier in the year so should be available at your local book store. Plus, they're on a ... Read More...
Ten Long Books: Hits and Misses
For a lot of people, a book’s page count is enough to make or break the decision on whether to read or not. Not for me—I’m one of those book freaks who loves a book that counts as strength training every time you lift and lower it. There’s something about falling into a book and staying in that has always been appealing. It’s why I don’t read short stories very often—I finish ... Read More...
The Fall 2018 Books I Can’t Wait to Read
In the world of voracious readers Fall (yes, with a capital ‘F’) is a magical time that feels somewhere between a trip to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory (without the traps) and Christmas. It’s traditionally when all the publishers release their biggest and best new books—the ones designed to lure in the most readers and make lots of money during the upcoming holiday ... Read More...
9 Books for Fun Summer Reading
The first official day of summer is Thursday so what better way to kick it off then having your summer reading lined up. I never used to think I was a seasonal reader, but this year the only books that are working for me are light, heavy on plot not characters, and fast paced. Humor is also a huge go-to for me. That could mean anything from chick-lit to thrillers. If you like ... Read More...
