Tag: book of the month
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Book Review: The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
I hadn’t heard of the Franke family until the news of Ruby Franke’s arrest went viral. The more that came out about her children’s situation, the more heartbroken I felt. While the idea of family vlogging never quite sat right with me personally (hence why I was out of the loop), I didn’t have a…
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Book Review: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
I’ve been curious about B.K. Borison’s books, but First-Time Caller is the first I’ve picked up. Not being a spice reader, I admit to skipping those scenes, but the story surrounding those moments made for an enjoyable read…
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Book Review: House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
I discovered Sarah Pekkanen last year and I quickly fell in love with her writing. I was super excited when I saw this book was a Book of the Month selection…
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Book Review: Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams
It’s been a while since a prologue gripped me as much as the beginning of Husbands & Lovers. 10/10 hook for sure. Had this book solely followed the modern storyline I think this could have been a five-star read…
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Book Review: Only if You’re Lucky by Stacey Willingham
Stacey Willingham is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Normally I struggle to connect with characters this age and in this setting, but I was absolutely absorbed into this story…
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Book Review: The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham
I’m feeling indifferent to this book. It wasn’t bad, but I didn’t find it particularly good, either. The premise is solid and promises a lot. Sadly, so much of it falls flat…
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Book Review: The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
After such a lovely experience reading The Dictionary of Lost Words, I had high anticipation for this book. I sort of regret that now as I think I set it too high in the sense I was expecting to recreate my first experience with this author two years ago. I still enjoyed the essence of the book, it…
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Book Review: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
From the start, I’ve had an apprehensive relationship with this book. It caught my eye when it dropped as a Book of the Month selection. I ultimately passed on it because I couldn’t determine if it would be something I would enjoy. I liked the premise but after seeing so many fantasy tags, I decided…
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Book Review: Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
I have been striving to find a quiet yet thought-provoking work of literary fiction ever since finishing Dirt Music last year. Mercury hit all the points I was hoping for and more…
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Book Review: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
I was super drawn to books about Asian American families last year and this fit the bill perfectly. It turned out to be even more than I’d expected featuring a non-verbal autistic character. I have twin cousins similar to Eugene, so it was like getting a closer glimpse into what a day might look like…