The book I read is called A Season of Whispers by Jackson Kuhl. At the heart of the narrative is William Seabrook, a minister who returns to the Massachusetts Bay Colony after an extended stay in England. His homecoming coincides with a disturbing transformation in his hometown, where paranoia and religious hysteria are spreading like... Continue Reading →
This book is called (Un) Sound Mind by Richard Amico. It caught my eye because of its unique-looking title so I thought I'd give it a read. It is an adult fiction, mystery, psychological, and thriller novel. It follows Franklin who is having disturbing nightmares, not sure where and if his dreams end or begin.... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
If you've been reading my reviews, you know that I've been looking to expand my horizons and read more titles from other genres - specifically diving into the world of mysteries. While "The Silent Patient" has a lot of mystery to it, it's also a thriller, and even though I scare easily, I really wanted... Continue Reading →
I'd heard little about this small novel, but as I was between books, waiting for my holds to come in, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to check out this 245 page novel. They say don't judge a book by its cover, and I should have listened to that advice for this one. With... Continue Reading →
One of my reading goals for this year was to expand my horizons and read some different genres than what I normally gravitate towards (romance, literary fiction, fantasy). My specific goal was to open myself up to the mystery genre by starting with some cozy mysteries. So, when Richard Osman's "The Thursday Murder Club" fell... Continue Reading →
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I have seen this book appear on multiple lists over the years, so it was always in the back of my mind to read. As I started this book, my husband pointed out that it didn't look like my "usual" type of book. One of my reading goals for this year is to open myself... Continue Reading →
Back in 2021, I gave myself a goal of reading 15 books. I ended up reading 21, so naturally, I raised the stakes for myself, and in 2022 gave myself a goal of reading 30 books. I typically read on my lunch at work, as well as in my spare time, so I figured this... Continue Reading →
I have a distant memory of reading "The Night Circus" more than 10 years ago, but much like the novel itself, it remained a mystery. I decided to reread it (and since I remembered only that a circus was involved - which I think I just gathered from the title - I was essentially reading... Continue Reading →
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