by Michelle | May 17, 2022 | Audiobook, Book Review, Books Read in 2022, F Author, H Author, K Author, M Author, S Author
One of the ways I discovered that I might not be handling the stress of the past few months is that no matter how often I tried, I could never summon the energy or desire to sit down and write reviews. At first, I didn’t think anything of it, knowing I would...
by Michelle | Dec 27, 2019 | A Author, B Author, Book Review, Books Read in 2019, D Author, H Author, L Author, M Author, N Author, R Author
Yes, I am still alive! It has been a rough fall season, so blogging fell completely by the wayside as I struggled just to survive from one day to the next. I still managed to read, which I think may have been the only thing that kept me sane. I do not have my usual...
by Michelle | Aug 15, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, L Author, Review Copy
The Swallows is the type of novel that not everyone will understand, and almost no one will enjoy. However, it is an important one in today’s world as we strive to raise awareness of toxic masculinity and draw attention to the everyday occurrences of sexual...
by Michelle | Aug 14, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, Review Copy, W Author
With four of her novels under my belt, I can safely say that Ruth Ware’s books are hit-or-miss for me. In baseball terms, she has a .500 batting average, which I realize is actually pretty damn good if you play baseball. For an author, though, it isn’t the...
by Michelle | Aug 6, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, G Author, Review Copy
T. Greenwood’s story about a 1970s mother who discovers the worst about a place meant to protect and care for her youngest child is a beautiful story of love and determination. Moreover, Ms. Greenwood’s writing is so delicate and musical that I...