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Preview: The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner

By Heather Caliendo ·

There’s quite a bit of praise for The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner. While Brenner is the author of two other books, The Forever Summer and The Wedding Sisters, The Husband Hour will be the first book I’ve read from her.

Book Recommendations for July 2018

By Heather Caliendo ·

The temps are rising and the A/C is on full blast. In other words, the month of July is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. Whether you plan to read a book each week or once a month, there’s lots of good new reads out there. Here are my book recommendations for […]

Book Club Questions for Tangerine by Christine Mangan

By Heather Caliendo ·

Tangerine by Christine Mangan is a different type of read. I thought it was an interesting take on psychological suspense and the setting made the book for me. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.

Book Club Questions for Still Me by Jojo Moyes

By Heather Caliendo ·

Still Me by Jojo Moyes is a new book featuring Louisa Clark of Me Before You and After You. Clark is a likable character and Still Me does a good job of moving her story forward. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.

Review: Still Me by Jojo Moyes

By Heather Caliendo ·

Still Me by Jojo Moyes is thoughtful, funny and heartfelt. By now, the character of Louisa Clark is starting to feel like a friend. A likable protagonist and Moyes’ writing style makes this an enjoyable novel.

Preview: Still Me by Jojo Moyes

By Heather Caliendo ·

Still Me by Jojo Moyes is one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Jojo Moyes is one of my favorite authors and I love the heartbreaking romantic tale of Me Before You. While the sequel After You wasn’t what I expected, Moyes writing style always draws me in to any story. I’m excited to […]

Review: Tangerine by Christine Mangan

By Heather Caliendo ·

Tangerine by Christine Mangan is a retro take on psychological suspense. It’s a combination of The Talented Mr. Ripley story and Hitchcock films rolled into one novel. Tangerine wasn’t as twisty as some modern-day thrillers but there are some chilling moments and it kept my interest to the end.

Book Club Questions for I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

By Heather Caliendo ·

Despite knowing the subject matter, there are still plenty of twists and turns in I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The book is told from two perspectives: Anastasia Romanov and Anna Anderson. Even if you know the history behind this story, there are still surprises. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you […]

Q&A with Chanel Cleeton, Author of Next Year in Havana

By Heather Caliendo ·

Chanel Cleeton is the author of 10 books. Originally from Florida, Chanel grew up on stories of her family’s exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution, which help served as the inspiration for the engaging and wonderful Next Year in Havana. That book is a must-read (check out my preview, review and book club questions). Get […]

Review: I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

By Heather Caliendo ·

I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon is an absorbing and fascinating work of historical fiction. Even though the subject matter is well-documented—the mystery of Anastasia Romanov and the famed imposter Anna Anderson—Lawhon takes a fresh spin on the topic in unexpected ways.

Review: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

By Heather Caliendo ·

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is a slow-burn read (pun intended) told from multiple point of views. It seems people either love this novel or don’t care for it. I compare it to when watching a movie where one expects more action to happen. Sometimes the slow pace is not for everyone. But I encourage […]