Having read the other books concentrating on the character of Matilda, I looked forward to this one brought into the recent past. This five star reard is a captivating novel that weaves together a symphony of voices. Anne Goodwin has a talent for crafting distinct voices and telling compelling stories. Her cast of characters varies … Continue reading Lyrics for the Loved Ones by Anne Goodwin – Release Date May 15, 2023
Realistic Fiction
A Risky Yet Worthwhile Endeavor by Jaime Perez – Audiobook
I am not usually an audiobook listener but when a recent road trip loomed, this book by Jaime Perez (see previous review of The Vacant Space) looked like a good fit. The audible version is expertly narrated, enhancing the overall experience. The voice actor's expressive tone, seamless delivery, and nuance changes for characters brought them … Continue reading A Risky Yet Worthwhile Endeavor by Jaime Perez – Audiobook
River Sing Out- LSBBT
RIVER, SING OUT BY JAMES WADE Categories: Contemporary / Literary Fiction Rural Fiction / Crime Fiction / Coming-of-Age Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Blackstone Facebook Twitter Instagram Date of Publication: June 8, 2021 Number of Pages: 315 pages “And through these ages untold, the river did act as the lifeblood of … Continue reading River Sing Out- LSBBT
Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash
Chronologically from past to present, this author presents a novella and collection of short stories circulating in Cleveland. All of the stories are character-driven with Cleveland as the base. If you are looking for happy endings – this is not it, but instead, through serious and intense characters, your heart is tugged through emotions. At … Continue reading Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash
Making March by Hayley Walsh
Finding good books to read on Kindle Unlimited can be a challenge, however add this one to your 'to be read' pile as it will entertain you! The main character Kate, can be easily relatable for those past their 30’s and still trying to figure it all out. At times the book gets a little … Continue reading Making March by Hayley Walsh
Inferno of Silence (A Collection of Short Stories) by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
This author is known for his intense and contemporary poetry. In this collection, he is branching out into seven short stories and brings that fierce feeling to each one. Using the depth of culture from his home country of Nigeria, he presents strong characters dealing with a myriad of life events. The collection starts with … Continue reading Inferno of Silence (A Collection of Short Stories) by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
The Lie: When DNA Reveals the Family Secret by Heather Dawn Gray
Do you ever have books that you feel like you can’t make a connection to? That is what happened as I began this book. I have an issue with people who are willing to let others control their lives, but as I read more of Jahana’s story, I realized she was doing the best she … Continue reading The Lie: When DNA Reveals the Family Secret by Heather Dawn Gray
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