Review: The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson
The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson is a moving story about loss, survival but most of all—love.
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Review: The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan
The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan is about a family coming together at Christmas. While the mom of the bunch hopes for a perfect Christmas, everyone soon learns there’s no such thing.
Review: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
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!
Review: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak
Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak is a book about a dysfunctional family forced to spend seven days together during the holidays. Needless to say, there’s plenty of drama between the family members in this one!
Review: Watching You by Lisa Jewell
Watching You by Lisa Jewell is a creepy thriller that will make you feel genuine chills.
Review: Family Trust by Kathy Wang
Family Trust by Kathy Wang is about a wealthy Chinese-American family coming to terms with the patriarch’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis. It deals heavily with wealth—both having it and not having it, immigrant parents and their American-born children and some relationship drama. There’s also comedic moments, too.
Review: The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle is a compelling story about love, heartbreak, forgiveness—with a little magic, too.
Review: Forks, Knives, and Spoons by Leah DeCesare
Forks, Knives, and Spoons by Leah DeCesare is a charming coming-of-age story about love and growth.
Review: A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult is a vivid story about sacrifice, pain and love. While she’s a master at crafting stories, this is not an easy read but it’s an important one. Don’t let this one pass you by.
Review: The Air You Breathe by Frances de Pontes Peebles
The Air You Breathe by Frances de Pontes Peebles is a moving tale of a friendship that is as rich and complex as the samba itself. A story full of love and tragedy, it’s about two girls achieving their dreams and learning it doesn’t guarantee happiness.
Review: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a beautifully-written novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page. Set in coastal marshes of North Carolina, the story is part coming-of-age tale, a murder-mystery, romance with some courtroom drama mixed in.
Review: Transcription by Kate Atkinson
Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Kate Atkinson’s Transcription in return for a review. Transcription by Kate Atkinson is a British spy novel full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s a historical fiction story with some mystery and even humor, too. I really enjoyed it.
Review: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Less by Andrew Sean Greer is an absolute delight. One of my favorite books of this year. It’s a must-read!
Review: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is a story about race, justice, love and heartbreak. Jones crafted a compelling and unique narrative in this beautiful written novel. An American Marriage needs to be on the top of your TBR list.