Archives: Book Reviews
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski is a literary fiction book published in 2024. This is not my normal type of read. I usually prefer historical fiction over literary fiction, but after reading some great reviews of this book, I decided that it would be a great vacation read.
Cold Victory
Cold Victory by Karl Marlantes is a historical fiction book published in 2024. Cold Victory is set in Finland in 1947, when Finland was caught between the East and West after WWII. It follows Louise and Arnie as they arrive in Helsinki for Arnie’s new diplomatic job.
Extraordinary Hospitality
Extraordinary Hospitality by Carolyn Lacey has been in my to-be-read stack for several years. Jessica at Life As Mom and I were discussing hospitality and mentioned that she had bought this book to read. When she found out that I had a copy of it she asked if I wanted to read it and discuss it together. I instantly said yes!
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a rom-com published in 2022. This was the perfect summer beach type read for me.
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson is a historical fiction book published in 2024. This book is set in 1919, England, and covers the years immediately after WWI.
One Tough Mother
One Tough Mother is the story of Gert Boyle’s journey from escaping Nazi Germany to the head of Columbia Sportswear. It is a pretty amazing story.
The Matchmaker Murders
I liked The Matchmaker Murders. It was a clean fun, mystery read. However, if could have used better editing.
Crow Talk
Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin is set in the Pacific Northwest. Crow Talk is a book about family, love, grief, nature, and so much more.
The Egg and I
The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald is a memoir published in 1945. This is Betty MacDonald’s memoir of her time in rural western Washington in the 1920s and early 1930s.
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson was published in 2024. It is categorized as a biography, but it is really more of a book of short essays from various booksellers and librarians about their lives and the importance of books.
Billy Boyle
Billy Boyle by James R. Benn is a WWII historical mystery book published in 2006. Billy Boyle is an American cop, who comes from a family of cops.