In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many never published before—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US…

Today I am sharing my thoughts on Murder Takes A Vacation by Laura Lippman. I was sent a copy of the book by publisher Faber earlier this summer, and also bought a copy on Kindle. Here's what the book is about: Source: Owned E-Copy/Review CopyRelease Date: 17 June 2025

Book Review for “Three Days in June” by Anne Tyler. Summary: "Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit.

Book Review for “A Complete Fiction” by R.L. Maizes. Summary: "With little evidence, would-be author P.J. Larkin serves a "nibble" on the trendy new social-media app Crave, accusing editor George Dunn of stealing the novel she submitted to him for publication. The nibble shoots to the top of the site's Popular Menu Items and before you can say "unpaid literary labor," George is embroiled in a scandal, his job and book deal in jeopardy.

I have to admit that I didn’t really know what to expect from Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give. I’d heard of the movie but didn’t delve any further into what the story is about. I really enjoyed reading this story for several reasons. First, the authentic voice of the main character, Starr Carter, as she works through her totally understandable emotional reaction to the murder of her best friend. Thomas captured the pain and the anger along with the grief of Starr. I could feel her pain. I even cried along with her.

There was a time when women’s health was marginalized. There was a time when October wasn’t pink. There was a time when breast cancer wasn’t discussed. But three women stepped forward, refusing to be silenced. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US)

On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of life advice, stories, and reflections on how he's maintained good health and a zest for life as he enters his tenth decade. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com)

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From We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson to Paris: The Novel by Edward Rutherfurd. This is a monthly link-up hosted by Kate at Books Are My Favourite and Best. Each month a book is chosen as a starting point and linked to six other books to form a chain. A book doesn’t need to be connected to all the other books on the list, only to the one next to it in the chain.

Today Mandie is sharing her review of the latest thriller from Jeffrey Archer, End Game. Mandie has loved the other books in the William Warwick series, so thank you to publishers HarperCollins for providing a copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 23 September 2025

In this soulful debut novel set in the hypnotic music scene of New York City, a young Black woman lands her dream job at a major label—only to discover just how treacherous a place made to birth stars can be. “A decibel-raising debut thatcompellingly and hauntingly amplifies the unending conflict between striving for more and not losing your soul in the process.”—Mateo Askaripour, New York Times bestselling author of Black Buck Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com…

The WWW Wednesday meme This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was revived by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and is a great way to do an update on your reading and plans. I know lots of people do this one every week, but my being such a slow reader, you'd all get bored seeing the same thing week after week.

Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Victoria Goldman, Little Secrets, which is out today. Happy Publication day Victoria. My thanks to Victoria for sending me an early copy for review and to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite. Here's what the book is all about:

Author Louise Penny says the fictional village of Three Pines from her Inspector Gamache crime novels isn’t copied on the real-life Knowlton in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, still she is thrilled that t...

Reviews From the Stacks Once again, I want to thank Jana and her blog Reviews from the Stacks, who created this fun, monthly book list meme. Now, it is true that Jana runs a link party for this which is supposed to take place on the first Saturday of every month. However, once again, I'm coming in late due to my…

Who killed the Black Dahlia? In this eye-opening shocker, an award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, and Hollywood insider finally solves the greatest - and most gruesome - murder mystery of the twentieth century just before its 80th anniversary. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US) (Better World Books-UK) (Amazon US) (Kindle Unlimited) (Amazon CA) (Amazon UK) (AbeBooks) (Booksamillion) (

To find out more about this unique reading challenge, please visit The Classics Club Blog for the rules and link-up post.

With Ivy Pochoda's latest novel, Ecstasy, the author has pivoted from thrillers and is all-in on horror. Ecstasy is a modern reframing of Euripides’s brutal Greek tragedy The Bacchae. We discussed her...