This book taught me about the way people lived in Soviet Russia during the 1930’s through the 1950’s #amreading #mybookreview Click To Tweet I learned how it would feel to live in a repressive society where no one trusts anyone. Undoubtedly the author, Sana Krasikov, did a lot of research to bring us this story. […]
My #Review of a Book Full of Twists–4 Stars
Let me start by saying the title of this book isn’t fair @claremackintosh #myreview #amreading Click To Tweet It doesn’t describe the story and instead misleads the reader. Otherwise the book was a fun read. I enjoyed the characters. Many reviewers didn’t like the main character because she was so unreliable. But, unreliable characters are becoming […]
My Review– Longbourn by Jo Baker 4 Stars
If you loved Pride and Prejudice, you will devour this book #review #amreading Click To Tweet It takes you back through the story of the Bennett sisters from behind the scenes. Instead of fretting over whether or not Mr. Darcy and Lizzy will become engaged, you’ll fret over the trials and tribulations of the maid […]
Mediocre at best. My Review of And After the Fire
Lauren Belfer’s book, And After the Fire, gets three stars mainly for what I learned about music history #amreading Click To Tweet The story and the construction of the book left a lot to be desired. This is the story about a lost Bach cantata, stolen during World War II #review Click To Tweet The […]
A #Review Orphan Train–5 Stars
I had saved Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline because I knew it would be a good book @bakerkline Click To Tweet How did I know? Word of mouth from some of my most trusted readers, including my mom. Finally I picked it up and devoured it in less than three days. I would have […]
Review–All The Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld
Before you start reading this unusual book, you need to understand the structure. Otherwise you will get frustrated and in all probability not finish it. That would be tragic because it is a well-written, fascinating story. Evie Wyld created a world from the point of view of a very unreliable character. Her name is Jake. […]
A Book That Will Stay With You #MeBeforeYou
If I could give a book more than 5 stars, it would be this book @jojomoyes #mebefore you Click To Tweet JoJo Moyes created a haunting story with characters that resonate. Had I realized what the story was about before I read it, I may not have embarked on the journey. I’m glad I did […]
5 Star Review for The Boston Girl
It’s so nice to pick up and book and know immediately you are going to enjoy it #amreading #bostongirl Click To Tweet That’s what happened with The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. If you happened to read her other bestseller, The Red Tent, you’ll see this book is very different. First, it is set in […]
Joan Reads–The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
If you like an adventure story, you’ll love The Boys in the Boat” #amreading #review Click To Tweet Brown chronicles the story of the 9 American crew members and their quest for Olympic Gold during the Berlin Olympics. The story is true and quite riveting. Brown didn’t just create suspense while describing crew races, he […]
New Reviews–The Clock Strikes Midnight
New Review–Sara Jayne Townsend When she finds out she has three months left to live, Janie Knox returns home #museitup #theclockstrikesmidnight Click To Tweet and faces the past she has spent so long running from, to try and put right some wrongs before it’s too late. As the story unfolds we learn more about Janie, […]
