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The Therapist
by B.A. Paris B.A. Paris is one of the best psychological thriller writers I’ve read; however, this one was a little bit of a dud for me. It had me captivated the whole book and then just fell at the end. Alice is a young woman who translates books for a living, and her partner…
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We Were Once a Family
by Roxanna Asgarian Talk about true crime! This one was a mix between true crime and social justice. Asgarian takes true crime to the next level, not only exposing the crime but also providing suggestions to what needs to change in the foster care/adoption/CPS world. This story is a tragedy for four families: two sets…
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Let’s talk about…true crime books
This has to be one of my favorite genres and yet it’s the one I probably read the least of sadly. I love having the stories of various crimes and how they’ve gone through the investigative process. I’d have to say that Ann Rule is my favorite True crime author given that she really paints…
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Not That Kind of Ever After
by Luci Adams This was a cute romance novel that comes out March 14, 2023. If you are looking for a cute romance novel that is set in England, this one is for you. I’ve never read anything from Luci Adams, but I’d love to see a sequel to this one for sure! Bella is…
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Searching for God Knows What
by Donald Miller This was a difficult read. This is a self-help/Christian book, so if you’re not interested in that topic at all, this one is not for you. I have read a couple of other Donald Miller books (notably Blue Like Jazz) and I struggle with his writing style. While he tends to write…
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Let’s talk about…when your favorite series turns tv show
That’s right folks. My favorite series, Kay Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell, is in negotiations with Amazon for a tv series. Scarpetta is a medical examiner based out of Richmond VA who helps solve crimes with her eventual husband Detective Benton Wesley. I love this series for many reasons. One of them is I love the…
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Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings
by Liz Ireland Kay and I read this book as our holiday/Christmas book and due to some unforeseen circumstances, we weren’t able to record it. Our plan was to have hot chocolate bombs with some sort of Christmas-esque dip. April is Mrs. Claus after meeting Nick who was vacationing at her Inn. They fall in…
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What Lies in the Woods
by Kate Alice Marshall This one is new the shelves and is a great read. It started off a little slow and I was worried it would lose some points in my book, but it caught up and earned my love back. Naomi was brutally attacked at 11 years old while her and her two…
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Let’s talk about…When the Book Turns Hollywood
There are several great books in process to become movies or shows right now and many already existing. Some of them great adaptations and some not. To me, I love when they capture it in a great way because it brings to life what you’ve escaped to imagine. My favorite book, The Lovey Bones, was…
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What Have We Done
by Alex Finlay What. A. Thriller. This was an intense read, but it was so good. This book kept me guessing at every turn. Things that you were not even expecting. There are a group of 5 kids who grew up together in a group home for orphaned children. Their group home supervisor is killed…
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