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Book Review: The World According to Garp, by John Irving
First published in 1978 by New York: Dutton, this book and all its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Even if you’ve read this one before, the dry, sarcastic wit found within its pages always merits a reread. Irving’s writing style mixes grand,… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Spy who Ghosted me, by Jennifer Peel
Published in 2024, the book, written in dual perspective from the main characters Kendal and Cash, is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats. Three years ago, while in Bordeaux, France, Kendal believed she had the best meet-cute ever when a mysterious man ran into her on the streets and kissed her. For… Continue reading
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Book Review: Book Lovers, by Emily Henry
Published in May 2002 by Berkley, Henry’s book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Henry introduces her new paramour, Nora Stephens, and Charlie Lastra. Nora is a literary agent Charlie is an editor, and they clash. Yet kismet keeps bringing them together… Continue reading
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Book Review: Barry’s Bay #2, One Golden Summer, by Carley Fortune
If you’re new to Barry’s Bay, pick up Fortune’s book, published May 6th, 2025, by Berkley. It’s available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at your local library, or through the Libby app. “Good things happen at the lake.” Alice Everly is a photographer who feels comfortable on the sidelines behind her camera. Her… Continue reading
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Book Review: Fallen #2, Torment by Lauren Kate
First published September 28, 2010, the second installment in the Fallen series is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, local libraries, and the Libby app. Kate keeps up the vivid descriptions in her second book, following Luce on her journey as she finds herself the focus of an ancient feud. At her new… Continue reading
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Book Review: Snow Like Ashes #1, Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch
First published in 2014 by Balzer + Bray, it is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Raasch introduces a world she crafted: eight Kingdoms, each with its own customs, ideals, and magic. Sixteen years ago, the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved.… Continue reading
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Book Review: Into Darkness #3, Game On by Navessa Allen. Narrated by Tara Langella and James Cassidy.
First published in March 2026 by Slowburn, book 3, Into Darkness, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at libraries, and on the Libby app. The audiobook featuring performances by Tara Langella and James Cassidy is delightful. Tara is Stella McCormick in spirit, and James makes Tyler Neumann’s spitefulness come through brilliantly. Allen… Continue reading
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First published in June 2025 by Slowburn, Allen’s next installment, Into Darkness, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at libraries, and on the Libby app. The audiobook delivers marvelously, with Kasi Hollowell embodying Lauren Marchetti’s sassy, flirtatious attitude, and Teddy Hamilton transcending in his performance as Nico “Junior” Trocci, the mafia son… Continue reading
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Book Review: Into Darkness #1, Lights Out by Navessa Allen, Narrated by Elena Wolfe and Jacob Morgan
Published in 2024 by Slowburn, the first Into Darkness book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at libraries, and on the Libby app. The audiobook shines with vivid performances. Jacob Morgan delivers Josh’s deep, Batman-like voice, while Elena Wolfe gives Aly a sharp, neurotic edge. Their chemistry heightens tension and amplifies emotional… Continue reading
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Book Review: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
Published in June 2024 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, the book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, and at your local library or through the Libby App. Ali Morris is a professional organizer whose life is a mess. Two years ago, her mother died. On the one-year anniversary, her husband, Peter, announced he… Continue reading
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