Book: Hid From Our Eyes Author: Julia Spencer-Fleming Source: NetGalley, e-book Grade: B+ I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. First, if you're waiting for this book to come out and you haven't re-read "One was a Soldier", do that. I wish I had. You will … Continue reading New Review: Hid From Our Eyes
Tag: Women Read
January 2020 Reading Roundup
Book Love This was a fun little graphic book about things that book lovers do, have, and think. I could totally relate and it was great as a little sorbet between other things. Full Steam Ahead I actually really like this author and lots of her things appear for free on Kindle Unlimited. The female … Continue reading January 2020 Reading Roundup
New Review: A Notorious Vow
Book: A Notorious Vow (The Four Hundred, #3) Author: Joanna Shupe Book acquisition: bought on Kindle Grade: B+ What I loved: This is the first romance I've ever read with a Deaf main character. The work of the characters learning to be in relationship with one another, to trust each other, and to triumph over … Continue reading New Review: A Notorious Vow
New Review: The Great Alone
This review may contain SPOILERS!! You've been warned. I kicked this book down the road for quite a while because it's just not in my usual genres. As an Alaskan, I also have a real fear of reading books that take place in Alaska because of what might be mis-portrayed or annoying in them. The Great … Continue reading New Review: The Great Alone
New Review: The Last Suppers
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I rarely feel ambivalent about a book, but that's where I find myself after reading The Last Suppers by Mandy Mikulencak. It is not that the novel about a cook at a Louisiana prison in the early 50s isn't interesting. It is … Continue reading New Review: The Last Suppers
New Review: Kindly Welcome
I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I have a discount code for purchasing a hard copy of the book. Click here and use code: PVNV3C at checkout. Many thanks to author Linda Stevens for persisting in generosity to provide this code. I haven't wept over … Continue reading New Review: Kindly Welcome
New Review: Not My Father’s Son
Content note: mentions of physical abuse In reading celebrity reviews, I either seek out someone I know and like or someone about whom I'm curious. I knew Alan Cumming, but I hadn't watched any of shows. I don't live where I could see him in live theater. I wasn't terribly curious about him. However, I … Continue reading New Review: Not My Father’s Son
New Review: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain
I definitely laughed out loud at Phoebe Robinson's You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain. I also heaved some deep sighs and, at one point, I put the book down for two days in frustration. Still, despite its ups and downs, I definitely come out in favor of this book … Continue reading New Review: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain
Commentary: Best of 2016
Since I can most easily make a compilation of 9 photos, I will list my top 9 books out of the 144 that I read this year (not counting re-read). I also add a couple highly recommended honorable mentions. In no particular order: 1. Anchor and Flares by Kate Braestrap: While many other completists of the … Continue reading Commentary: Best of 2016