My Review Sometimes, the best book recommendations come from real-life moments. While attending a recent book event, I had the good fortune to sit near a woman who radiated energy, intelligence, and grace. She was one of the speakers—and an award-winning author being honored that day. I’ve long believed that if you enjoy hearing an … Continue reading When the Words Suddenly Stopped – Finding My Voice Again After a Massive Stroke by Vivian L. King
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The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
My Review Behind Every Great Book… Are the Women Who Typed It Who knew a typing pool could be this intriguing? This novel weaves together the lives of several women, all connected—however loosely—by one powerful book: Doctor Zhivago. The war is over, but instead of coming home to ticker-tape parades or opportunities, these women find … Continue reading The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
Tell Tale Texas By E. R. Bills
My Review The author sets the tone perfectly in the introduction with this line: "This is not a book that many Texans will appreciate. But that, of course, is why it needed to be written." And I would add—why it also needs to be read. This was not an easy read, and it's not meant … Continue reading Tell Tale Texas By E. R. Bills
Echohead by T. C. Waas
The first chapter of Echohead had me frozen—not with suspense, but with sheer confusion. It felt like the author was using fifty words when six might have done the trick—but for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out what those six words would have been. It was dense, poetic, and puzzling. Then I hit … Continue reading Echohead by T. C. Waas
Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality by Jared Dillian – Release Date June 25.
My Review Written by a finance guy and suggested by my husband—who is forever sending me financial newsletters and articles that I grasp at an elementary level—I was a little hesitant. But then I discovered it was a collection of essays from the author’s life and viewpoints, and suddenly, I was intrigued. Many of the … Continue reading Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality by Jared Dillian – Release Date June 25.
Litany of Lies by Lexa Mack
My Review Kestral may be the main character, but in this clever, layered mystery she smartly takes a step back and lets the drama swirl around her. And oh, what drama it is! Set in a San Francisco that’s both thoroughly modern and somehow still clinging to its high-society roots, this story blends juicy secrets, … Continue reading Litany of Lies by Lexa Mack
Better Off Dead (A Trish Caron Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
My Review The grisly and unexpected death of a high-powered financial guy sets off a full-on pinball game of whodunit, complete with flashing suspects, ricocheting motives, and some seriously twisty turns. Enter part-time detective Trisha, who finds herself with a little too much time on her hands during the off-season from her gig with the … Continue reading Better Off Dead (A Trish Caron Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
The Scientist and the Serial Killer
THE SCIENTIST AND THE SERIAL KILLER: THE SEARCH FOR HOUSTON’S LOST BOYS By Lise Olsen True Crime / History Publisher: Random House Pages: 464 Publication Date: April 1, 2025 SYNOPSIS The Scientist and the Serial Killer is the gripping, upside-down detective story of a Texas forensic anthropologist named Sharon Derrick who, determined to close the … Continue reading The Scientist and the Serial Killer
Earth Orbit: A Space Force Adventure by Merrin Slade
My Review Even though this is the second book in the series, I had no trouble jumping in and keeping up. The main character, Cerys, is the kind of underdog you can't help but root for—a scrappy, determined young woman. She is trying to navigate a world where the wealthy have genetically perfected themselves while … Continue reading Earth Orbit: A Space Force Adventure by Merrin Slade
My Mistakes, Your Lessons: The Life of Ricardo London
My Review I had the privilege of editing and playing a small role in bringing this book to readers. Over a year ago, Ricardo reached out to me with a rough draft of a manuscript he had written while serving his sentence. From our very first Zoom meeting, his dedication to sharing his story for … Continue reading My Mistakes, Your Lessons: The Life of Ricardo London
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