This is a new author's first work of fiction. Ms. Piggott has entertained readers with two poetry books, but she may have found her niche with Medical Fiction/Thrillers. The main character, Dr. Addison Fischer, is a brilliant yet normal scientist dividing her day between her family, her students, and the cut-throat world of research. What … Continue reading Rising Pressure by Leslie Piggott
Month: January 2022
Alexandra and the Awful, Awkward, No Fun, Truly Bad Dates: A Picture Book Parody for Adults By Rebekah Manley
This is a very quick read and the perfect bedtime story for adults. Even though it's been quite a while since I was dating, I enjoyed the quick humorous summaries of the dates and the illustrations. It also made me grateful to not be in the swipe society. A nice laugh with a happy ending! … Continue reading Alexandra and the Awful, Awkward, No Fun, Truly Bad Dates: A Picture Book Parody for Adults By Rebekah Manley
Pleasant Day by Vera Jane Cook
This book starts like a Southern summer day – slow, steady and calm – until a body is discovered in a box spring – then hang on. The story is woven between a couple of small towns – where everyone knows everyone but might not always see connections. The two main characters, Pleasant, a 15 … Continue reading Pleasant Day by Vera Jane Cook
Letters Behind Bars: A Mother-Son Memoir by Cinnamin Herring and Benjamin Herring
Reviewing a book like this is always difficult. It's not a matter of whether or not you like the book. It is more a matter of the impact the book has on the reader. While this is not a fun read, it is a book that should be read. A story of resilience. Of life … Continue reading Letters Behind Bars: A Mother-Son Memoir by Cinnamin Herring and Benjamin Herring
A Look Back at the Best of the Best of 2021
Whenever I mention working with a new author, the first question my hubby asks is, "Is this a JK?" – Meaning Rowling and having a book that can explode into the market. Well this past year I may have found four! According to Goodreads in 2021, I read 122 published books. Add in about 30 … Continue reading A Look Back at the Best of the Best of 2021
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