I came across this book thanks to the Book Girls Guide. I wasn’t sure about it. I mean, it sounded interesting, but being more literary, I have a history of feeling bogged down in those genres. I checked out some reviews from friends who I respect their opinions and I ran it through Storygraph’s ...
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BOOK REVIEW: Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
On the surface, Every Note Played is a book about ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease). But there are so many more layers throughout this book that stretch beyond ALS, but that’s the thread that tells the story. It’s the story of a man who was extremely gifted, ...
BOOK REVIEW: A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard
She was the perfect victim. Young (only 11), naive, and passive lending to insecure. Being the perfect victim allowed her to be held captive for 18 years. Allowed her to survive, and live, for 18 years. Being the perfect victim allowed so many people, community, and services ...
BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
I chose to listen to this novel thanks to The Book Girl's Guide. And even with a reading hiatus who hasn’t heard of Colleen Hoover? I mean books and movies that make headlines (for all the wrong reasons). I wasn’t sure about reading a romance, but it still captured my attention. I’ve never read ...
BOOK REVIEW: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
This is yet another book that I have no real idea how I stumbled onto it, but stumble I did. A little research, a long Libby wait, and here we are. I chose the audio version for a myriad of reasons, and honestly, I’m really glad I did. The narrator was perfect for the story of ...