This has been sitting on my to read shelf for a long time. Hearing that Attica Locke has released the last book in this series made me grab it off theThis has been sitting on my to read shelf for a long time. Hearing that Attica Locke has released the last book in this series made me grab it off the shelf. I was immersed in thia story from the first page. A great, fast paced mystery where the characters come alive to tell their stories. I'm now looking for book 2....more
This was a great quick read perfect for spooky season reading! The story is toldback and forth from past to present. It revolves around a woman put onThis was a great quick read perfect for spooky season reading! The story is toldback and forth from past to present. It revolves around a woman put on trial for being a witch and a young women found severly burnt and her boyfriend dead. These two are entwined in a suspensful story!...more
I had heard an interview with Riley Keough and was immediately interested in listening to this memoir. Told in Lisa Marie's voice and Riley's memoriesI had heard an interview with Riley Keough and was immediately interested in listening to this memoir. Told in Lisa Marie's voice and Riley's memories of her mother this memoir is stunning. Such a sad memoir. You hear Lisa Marie's voice from tapes she made to write this memoir. Riley takes over after her mother's death and pulls all her mother's notes and tapes to complete this story. Julia Roberts narrates Lisa Marie's voice and Riley narrates her memories of her mother. Very touching. ...more
Louise Erdrich's incredible writing and storytelling takes us to the Red River Valley. This is a novel of three families, of the economics of farming,Louise Erdrich's incredible writing and storytelling takes us to the Red River Valley. This is a novel of three families, of the economics of farming, the use of pesticides and how all are entwined in trying to survive. It's of love and longing. ...more
This was a great story of love, secrets, and finding out who you are. Lily meets Matthew at a charity function and they fall hard for eachother. They This was a great story of love, secrets, and finding out who you are. Lily meets Matthew at a charity function and they fall hard for eachother. They marry and begin their family. But there are secrets surrounding both their families that puts their marriage in a tailspin. We hear some of thier story through Nick their son. A great family drama....more
In this little book Claire Keegan is able to make us see and feel all the emotions Bill Furlong is enduring. He is finishing up his work before ChristIn this little book Claire Keegan is able to make us see and feel all the emotions Bill Furlong is enduring. He is finishing up his work before Christmas and arrives at the town convent. He discovers a tragedy and doesn't know how to act. He is told by others, including his wife, to look the other way. To get involved would be detrimental to him and his family. Bill, looking back on his life story knows what he must do. So beautifully written. ...more
As Francesca arrives at Chionia to open a nursery school for its children she finds herself entwined in a mystery. A skeleton is found and she becomesAs Francesca arrives at Chionia to open a nursery school for its children she finds herself entwined in a mystery. A skeleton is found and she becomes involved in trying to find out who this is. A very intrique mystery unfolds throughout this story. The characters of Chionia come to life and pages are turned until the mystery is solved. Or is it? ...more
Elizabeth Strout entwines all of her incredible characters into a unique story. Olive meets Lucy Barton and wants to tell her a story. Lucy, a writer,Elizabeth Strout entwines all of her incredible characters into a unique story. Olive meets Lucy Barton and wants to tell her a story. Lucy, a writer, jumps at the chance to hear this story. What develops are many stories, many lives that are just living their lives. The writing is so beautiful and so vivid. Masterpiece!...more
I heard a review of this book on 2 different podcasts. This is not my usual genre but I decided to try this. I was curious. I loved this story - a croI heard a review of this book on 2 different podcasts. This is not my usual genre but I decided to try this. I was curious. I loved this story - a cross between fantasy and a unique who dunnit. Robert Jackson Bennett's world building is genius and the characters are so vivid and believable. Glad I took the chance on this fun read....more
A summer tradition for Rocky and her family continues as they stay at a beach house on Cape Cod. As her 2 adult children, her husband and her parents A summer tradition for Rocky and her family continues as they stay at a beach house on Cape Cod. As her 2 adult children, her husband and her parents come together she reminisces about her life. She is in the middle between her kids and her aging parents. Rocky tries to find out who she is a this time in her life. I liked the story but the characters fell flat for me....more
Hearing this memoir of an incredible career in Dr Fauci's own voice was very humbling. What an inspiration of compassion, perseverance and knowledge. Hearing this memoir of an incredible career in Dr Fauci's own voice was very humbling. What an inspiration of compassion, perseverance and knowledge. ...more
Marjan Kamali so beautifully gives us the story of friendship. Ellie and Homa meet when they are very young. Status differences separate them when theMarjan Kamali so beautifully gives us the story of friendship. Ellie and Homa meet when they are very young. Status differences separate them when they are older but not for long. We learn the history of Iran through these 2 very strong and courageous women. I was drawn in from the beginning to the very last page....more
I listened to this memoir on my morning walks. Katherine May shares her life and how she winters or allows rest and retreat into her life. Very enlighI listened to this memoir on my morning walks. Katherine May shares her life and how she winters or allows rest and retreat into her life. Very enlightening....more
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