• Farewell Speech, by Shannon Eichorn

    Farewell Speech, by Shannon Eichorn

    Heya gang, long time no see. I think it’s kind of ironic that the last post I made led with talking about all the stress and craziness. It turns out, that hasn’t gotten any better, and will probably not get better any time soon. But I have a new backlog of books I’ve read this…

  • A Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Todd

    A Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Todd

    A review of “A Daughter of Fair Verona” by Christina Todd, a reimagining of Romeo & Juliet where R&J survive the play and have a family together. Their daughter Rosaline gets involved in a murder mystery, as well as romantic entanglements around Verona.

  • The Family Medici, by Mary Hollingsworth

    The Family Medici, by Mary Hollingsworth

    A review of a history of the Medici Family, presented in audiobook. It’s an interesting piece of more modern European history that tends to get glossed over while discussing things like the Renaissance, and so this is a fascinating look at the politics behind a lot of the art and architecture of that period.

  • Take Off Your Pants!, by Libbie Hawker

    Take Off Your Pants!, by Libbie Hawker

    A review of “Take Off Your Pants” by Libbie Hawker, a book about outlining your novel ahead of time to produce faster results and reduce production time in the writing process.

  • Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries, by Tonya Kappes

    Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries, by Tonya Kappes

    A review of Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries, by Tonya Kappes, a cozy murder mystery set in the town/trailer park of Normal, Kentucky.

  • A Deadly Inside Scoop, by Abby Collette

    A Deadly Inside Scoop, by Abby Collette

    This post is a review of “A Deadline Inside Scoop” by Abby collette, a cozy mystery involving a murder outside a Chagrin Falls ice cream parlor.

  • Borrow My Heart, by Kasie West

    Borrow My Heart, by Kasie West

    This post is a review of “Borrow My Heart” by Kasie West, a YA romance involving A fake-ish relationship trope.

  • The Big Four by Agatha Christie

    The Big Four by Agatha Christie

    This is a review of The Big Four” by Agatha Christie. This episodic story features Hercule Poirot and Hastings as they pursue a powerful criminal organization, “the Big Four.”

  • Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie

    Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie

    This post is a review of Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. It highlights the appeal of Hercule Poirot, as well as Christie’s writing style. She makes readers active participants in the story without feeling foolish. Elements like well-developed characters, cozy settings, and clever plot devices enhance the reading experience, making it a…

  • Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski

    Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski

    This is a review of Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski. It’s a autobiographical memoir of growing up in California before/during the Great Depression, focusing mostly on the various abuses the protagonist has to endure.