Category: Books
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The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis | Book Review
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis is a book about books, which should be a genre in and of itself. I would describe it as a historical fiction romantic mystery. The novel follows Ashlyn Greer, a rare-book dealer, who is a “book medium” of sorts. She can feel the echoes of the books’…
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Best Fiction Books 2025: 15 Novels You Can’t Miss
Whenever a new year rolls around, I’m already thinking about what books to suggest to my book club. It’s the perfect time to make your TBR lists for the year! To share that love with you, I’ve put together this list of the best fiction books of 2025. 15 Best New Fiction Books I Can’t…
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The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley | Book Review
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley is a best-selling mystery novel by the author of The Guest List. Jess, an English bartender who’s down on her luck, quits her abusive job goes to Paris. She needs to clear her head and plans to visit her brother, Ben. Only when she gets there, he is nowhere…
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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Book Review
Looking for a great mystery/thriller for spooky season? Keep reading to see why I recommend ‘The Silent Patient’ as your next Halloween read. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides was creepy, compelling, and jarring. My mouth literally dropped at the twist. Yes, there’s a twist. My Rating for The Silent Patient Genre: Mystery, Thriller ;…
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Pie Cookbooks: My Favorites for Every Home Baker
Pies have always been my comfort food. There’s just something so satisfying about creating that perfect crust. So whenever I’m in need of some inspiration, I turn to my favorite pie cookbooks. Each book brings something unique to the table—whether it’s beautiful photos, detailed technique descriptions, or super creative recipes. So here’s my top pie…
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Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree | Book Review
Looking for your next great read? Check out our review of ‘Bookshops and Bonedust’ and find out why this book is a must-read for any fantasy reader. Today, I’m reviewing Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree. This book tells the origin story of Viv – a fearsome orc with a kind heart. It’s the prequel…
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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann | Book Review
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann is a non-fiction account of the mysterious mass murders of many wealthy Osage tribe members by their white neighbors and “friends” in Oklahama in the 1920s. It is the inspiration for the 2023 film by Martin Scorsese under…
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6 Sizzling Books to Dive into this Summer | Summer Book List 2024
Happy summer solstice! Welcome to summer, where the days are long, but the tbr lists are longer. ? I don’t know what it is about summer but I’m dying to be on the beach or at the pool somewhere with a stack of books. Honestly, I used to looked down upon the “beach read”, but…
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Book Review
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a delicious, slow-burn, emotional, complex story of friendship and love. Nerds rejoice at this poignant novel of two friends and creative partners, set atop the video game design industry in the early 2000’s. My Rating for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Genre: Fiction; Length 401 pages…
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Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree | Book Review
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree is a cozy, light-hearted novel – a story of high fantasy and low stakes – as the cover describes. The book follows a battle-hardened orc, Viv, who decides to hang up her sword in favor of a slower life. She’s done with boss-slaying and ready to settle into a new life as…
