A dark novel that takes on depression and life through the lens of the themes of The Wizard of Oz and It's a Wonderful Life in a unique and wholly original way. Quite stunning in it's beauty and simplicity.
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Lionhearts By: Nathan Makaryk
This is the second book in the Nottingham series, and there had better be a third book!! This continuation of the re-imagining of the Robin Hood myth is better than the first book, which by the way, was amazing! The writing is sharper, the human and humane aspects of the characters are more focused and the action is stunning. The sociological points interwoven into the narrative are wonderfully and subtly done. Pay particular attention to the writing in Chapter 61-it is the most brilliant, haunting and harrowingly beautiful depiction of what it's like to be in the midst of a war from the viewpoints of the people in the field. AMAZING!!!
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Last Alibi By: David Ellis
This one is a sucker-punch to the solar plexus! The plot in this one is so tightly written that no air can get through. I can't discuss anything from the book without giving away major (and I do mean major), plot points. Suffice it to say, fans of Jason Kolarich will be on the edge of their seats, and breathless until the last few pages.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Black River By: Will Dean
WOW-Will Dean can write!!! Tuva Moodyson is one of my favorite characters in literature-so original and completely engaging. Black River is the third book in this series and it is a dark, twisted and heart-pounding thriller. The really amazing thing about this book, is that every single clue is there-if you're paying attention!! So good!
Monday, March 4, 2024
Death of a Hollow Man By: Caroline Graham
As a theatre person, I do love drama, and that's what the reader gets in abundance with the second Inspector Barnaby mystery. Set in the local theatre, this mystery has drama, twists, sarcasm, gossip and even love! This is a wonderful series and a must for any mystery fan!
Saturday, March 2, 2024
A-Maze-Ing America: 50 Mazes of the 50 States By: Joe Wos
Joe Wos' mazes are not for the faint of heart! Truly wicked in their construction, devilshly complicated, but oh so fun!
Friday, March 1, 2024
Sidney Chambers and the Problem of Evil By: James Runcie
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Nurturing Notes: Quotes to Inspire You Towards Better Relationships By: Vince Shifflett
Having just finished Shifflett's other book (RelationSHIP or RelationSHIT: Which one are you in?), this is a wonderful companion piece. Wonderful quotes touch on specific types of relationships, followed by the author's interpretation/thoughts on the quote and its meaning. Never preachy, Shifflett enhances the interpretations from his personal experience. Simple ideas for complex issues. Something the reader can refer to again and again.
RelationSHIP or RelationSHIT: Which one are you in? By: Vince Shifflett
A wonderfully concise and well thought out look at the difference between relationships that work and that don't work. Ten topics of focus enforced and highlighted by the author's personal experience make this book easy to read and comprehend. I loved the fact that Shifflett emphasizes that relationships are work...consistent work, we're never done with the work to make relationships with ourselves, other people and our environments. It was really nice to see that I already do, as does my husband, a great number of the suggested items in this book. Thoughtfully done and you will find yourself examining your own relationships whether you intend to or not.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Secrets We Share By: Edwin Hill
A twisted ride through family secrets-Hill's best book so far (and that's saying something, because his other books are amazing)! I can't rave enough about this fantastic thriller/mystery! Follow two sisters whose lives were destroyed when they were children, and now, as adults, history may be repeating itself! You won't regret reading this!