Month: April 2026
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Book Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
It was interesting experiencing Abby Jimenez’s earlier work after reading her more recent books. Even though a lot didn’t sit well with me in this story, it’s nice to see that there’s a quality in her writing that has remained the same even as she’s grown as an author…
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Book Review: Selected Writings by Thomas Aquinas
Having read two of St. Augustine’s key works (City of God and Confessions) the past two Lenten seasons, I felt that it was time to read from another saint. I wasn’t intimidated by the size after City of God, but as soon as I started reading, I realized that I’d picked up a heavy work…
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Book Review: The Madness Pill by Justin Garson
Growing up with a mother who works in the field of psychology, I inherited her interest in the subject. This title instantly caught my attention. I’ve never read deeply into the medical side of things, so I was excited to branch out…
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Book Review: All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
I added this book to my Book of the Month box on impulse, and I’m so glad that I did. I’m not always a huge fan of coming-of-age stories, but this one was so well done that it felt relatable to read as an adult…
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Book Review: Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron
I’ve had this sitting on my bookshelf for a couple of years now and I figured I’d pick it up when I was in need of a lighthearted book… This is why we shouldn’t judge books by their covers. Although I didn’t get the fluffy romcom I assumed it would be, it wound up being…
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Book Review: Catholics vs. Protestants by Andrew Goliszek
First and foremost, I want to address the title. While surely members on both sides of this conversation may see ‘VS’ and be inclined to get defensive (as I did myself, admittedly), that’s when I realized that I needed to read this book. There are so many ‘us vs. them’ scenarios nowadays, when in a…
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Book Review: Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson
I figured I’d go ahead and pick up this book after I finished The Box in the Woods. After realizing my reading tastes have changed, I didn’t go into this one expecting the same enthusiasm as I did returning to the series after the original trilogy…
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Book Review: The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
t’s been a few years since I binged the first three books in the Truly Devious series. I remember being so hooked that I read them over the span of two days. When the third book didn’t end on a cliffhanger, I wanted to be sure that when I picked up book four, I was prepared for…
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Book Review: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Although I’m not particularly a fan of Shakespeare’s work, I’ve been interested in reading this book. I’ve owned a copy for a while, and was excited when it was selected as a book club read. Not being familiar with his life and relationships didn’t leave me feeling like I was missing out on any information…