By the end of this book, I definitely believed that Cassidy Hutchinson took a huge leap in living by values I seriously admire. She took a chance that was extraordinarily dangerous to her in telling the truth about her time in the Trump White House. Having seen that very few Trump fans can step back … Continue reading Enough – Cassidy Hutchinson
Author: Emily Leader
I have been an avid reader since Dick and Jane met Sally. At age 7, I read my parents' first edition of "To Kill a Mockingbird." I am a retired lawyer and so read almost only fiction for pleasure. I'm adding in nonfiction these days, largely on social justice matters but also history, biography, and weird topics that catch my imagination. I used to read only serially, one book at a time. Presently, I read paperbacks, hardcovers, listen to audible, listen to CDs and read online through Net Galley. Covid-19 has caused me to read a lot so I have re-upped my Goodreads challenge for 2021 and am starting to review at least my favorite finds annd, perhaps, some stinkers.
The Mystery Guest – Nita Prose
Molly Gray is back, still at the Regency Grand, but now the Head Maid, a matter of great pride. As the hotel worked to shine up its reputation after the murder of a guest (See, The Maid), management decided to bring back its once glorious tearoom. Silver tea services and porcelain cups grace the tables … Continue reading The Mystery Guest – Nita Prose
The Helsinki Affair – Anna Pitoniak
This is a fabulous spy novel. Amanda Cole is a "diplomat" posted to the nothing ever happens here embassy in Rome when she catches a walk in visit from a Russian man. He has information that he got somewhat inadvertently and if someone acts on it, it might save a life. Her boss is phoning … Continue reading The Helsinki Affair – Anna Pitoniak
The Paleontologist -Luke Dumas
I liked this book. A little bit mystery, a little bit supernatural, a little bit science, a little bit crazy scientist and a museum with a past. Simon Nealy is young, but with a great resume. When the Hawthorne Institute hires him as its Paleontologist, it fits his recent inner calling to go home. Besides, … Continue reading The Paleontologist -Luke Dumas
David Copperfield – Charles Dickens
Audio format. Narrator: The astounding, incomparable Richard Armitage.After reading Barbara Kingsolver's "Demon Copperhead" (560 pages/21 hours 3 minutes audio)(Another fabulous audiobook), I determined to finally conquer "David Copperfield" (36 hours and 31 minutes/1264 pages) With a writer whose books range from the quick read "A Christmas Carol (144 pages)" to, well, "David Copperfield," I've just … Continue reading David Copperfield – Charles Dickens
The Autobiography of Matthew Scudder – Lawrence Block
Lawrence Block is an entertaining writer. My husband (a used book dealer) and I were introduced to his work through a customer and went on to buy everything he'd written to that point (sometime in the mid-1980s) and every book that came out after. So, I was excited to see Matthew Scudder rise from the … Continue reading The Autobiography of Matthew Scudder – Lawrence Block
The Christmas Appeal – Janice Hallett
I loved, loved, loved this quirky little mystery composed entirely of emails, police reports and similar documents that are sent to two lawyers by the retired Kings Counsel who trained them. He's identified another mystery involving the Fairway Players in Lockwood, who are preparing to put on their annual pantomime on December 23rd to raise … Continue reading The Christmas Appeal – Janice Hallett
My Murder – Katie Williams
My Murder is a very original story. Technology has progressed to the point that artificial intelligence and virtually reality allow experiences that are way more realistic than now, and a part of life. The story centers on a group of five women who were killed by a serial killer. Edward Early was caught and convicted. … Continue reading My Murder – Katie Williams
Murder by Degrees – Ritu Mukerji
Murder by Degrees introduces Dr. Lydia Weston, a professor and clinician at the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia, 1875. Her patient/mentee, Anna Ward, has disappeared. It is out of character because she has a disabled brother and an adult sister who depend on the money she earns in service. When her body is pulled from … Continue reading Murder by Degrees – Ritu Mukerji
The House of Doors – Tan Twan Eng
Just now, I finally put this book down. I had no choice. I'd finished it. As usual, when I find a book particularly moving and exquisitely written, I feel like I can't do it justice. Tan Twan Eng brings us to 1921 Penang in Malaysia where Leslie Hamlyn, a British woman born and raised in … Continue reading The House of Doors – Tan Twan Eng
They Called me Bookworm 