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Review: The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman

By Heather Caliendo ·

Wow, The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman is an experience. It was heartbreaking at times, humorous at other moments but I felt it was a complete story with a satisfying conclusion. The below review will contain some spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, head over to my preview that will give you […]

Review: The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin

By Heather Caliendo ·

This is an example where you can judge a book by its cover as Kimmery Martin’s debut novel The Queen of Hearts features a gorgeous, vivid design that is instantly appealing. But a pretty cover can only get you so far and I’m happy to report the story kept me engaged as well.

Review: In Twenty Years by Allison Winn Scotch

By Heather Caliendo ·

Allison Winn Scotch is the author of seven books and I just recently discovered her work when The Hollywood Reporter posted on Twitter an interview with her about her latest book, Between Me and You. I do enjoy many different genres but there’s a soft spot in my heart for fiction written by women about […]

Preview: The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard

By Heather Caliendo ·

While I tend to read a majority of contemporary fiction, I also enjoy historical fiction and that’s what lead me to The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard. I admire how historical fiction books retell a time in history and it provides interesting context and perspective of a key moment or look at a famous […]

Book Recommendations for April 2018

By Heather Caliendo ·

Hopefully wherever you’re located, the month of April will bring warmer weather with blooming trees and flowers. As you get ready to spend more time outside, here are some book recommendations for this month for you to read while you enjoy the arrival of spring: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan I absolutely love Crazy […]