I was compelled to check out What We Buried by Canadian author Robert Rotenberg after reading the blurb that mentioned how the author was inspired by the true story of the Forty Martyrs in Gubbio, Italy, during World War II. Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free … Continue reading What We Buried by Robert Rotenberg
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Spring By Ali Smith
For a few years, I've wanted to read Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet book series during their namesake season. I'm finally making it happen this year, starting with Spring.Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For … Continue reading Spring By Ali Smith
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto was the March pick for The Literally Dead Bookclub. I borrowed a copy from the library. Sutanto is also the author of Dial A For Aunties, The Obsession, The New Girl, and more.Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I … Continue reading Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto
And the Winner is…
Thanks to everyone who voted on the poll to help me find a hidden gem! The winner is... Title: Loving the Dead and GoneAuthor: Judith Turner-YamamotoGoodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60182427-loving-the-dead-and-goneSynopsis:"A freak car crash in 1960s rural North Carolina puts in motion moments of grace that bring redemption to two generations of women and the lives they touch. … Continue reading And the Winner is…
The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton
The cover for The House on Biscayne Bay jumped out at me while perusing Netgalley for an arc to request. A Gothic Historical Fiction novel set in Miami with a dual timeline? I'm in.Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks … Continue reading The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton
Help me Hunt for Hidden Gems!
There are so many books on my Goodreads TBR. I thought it might be fun for YOU to choose one of the least popular books on my to-be-read list. Help me choose a book to read by voting on the poll below. The poll ends March 24, 2024, at 8 pm EST.* The choices this … Continue reading Help me Hunt for Hidden Gems!
Danse Macabre by Stephen King
I've been reading King's work since I was thirteen years old. A few years ago, I learned King’s books were connected in a vast multiverse, so in 2019, I decided to re-read all of his work in order of publication. It’s been a slow go, as I get distracted with other books (too many books, … Continue reading Danse Macabre by Stephen King
A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman
If you were on a date on a beautiful summer day, rowing across a sparkling lake in a canoe and you came across a house at the bottom of the lake, would you dive down to check it out? Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book … Continue reading A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A friend told me to read Braiding Sweetgrass. She offered no reason as to why I should read it, or what it was about. She simply said this was a book that everyone should read. And she was right. “I give daily thanks for Robin Wall Kimmerer for being a font of endless knowledge, both … Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
After reading it in school a couple of years ago, my son recommended Anthropocene. I finally got around to borrowing a copy from my local library. I read The Fault in our Stars a long time ago and it was different to read nonfiction work by Green.Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and … Continue reading The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Smitten For Fiction 