Book club

M. J. Rose is the author of more than a dozen novels, a founding board member of International Thriller Writers, and the founder of the first marketing company for authors, AuthorBuzz.com.

Becoming by Michelle Obama is an engaging memoir from the former First Lady of the U.S. Full of deep reflection and vivid storytelling, it’s a must-read.

The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin is a much-anticipated read for 2019.

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Gytha Lodge’s She Lies in Wait in return for a review. She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge is a compelling first book in a new series featuring Detective Chief Inspector Jonah Sheens. This murder mystery reminded me in some ways of a Dateline episode and I …

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Tiffany Blues by M. J. Rose in return for a review. Tiffany Blues by M.J. Rose is a well-written historical fiction novel full of romance and mystery.

With the New Year fast approaching, now is the time to reflect on the past year. There’s been so many amazing books published this year!

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Gytha Lodge’s She Lies in Wait in return for a review. She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge is about thirty years later after a teen girl is missing, the discovery of her body reopens a cold case.

Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty is about nine people gathered at a remote health resort. The premise is interesting but the actual story itself veers off into different directions without a cohesive theme.

The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson is a beautifully-written novel about love and friendship. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Jennifer Robson’s The Gown in return for a review. The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson is a moving story about loss, survival but most of all—love.

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of E.G. Scott’s The Woman Inside in return for a review. The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott is a domestic thriller about secrets and revenge told from the perspectives of a husband and wife.

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is a captivating story about survival. Her writing will draw you in immediately and you won’t be able to put it down. I couldn’t!

Whitney Scharer is the author of The Age of Light, which will publish on Feb. 5, 2019. Her novel is one of the most anticipated debuts of 2019.

In Another Time by Jillian Cantor follows a young couple torn apart by circumstance leading up to World War II—and the family secret that may prove to be the means for survival. The book will publish on March 5, 2019.