Atticus Priest is back. His "hold his nose" job for a wealthy contractor who needs really good dirt on his wife for revenge and for their divorce proceedings is central to the plot. Frank Green's wive Alice made his bribery schemes involving the local council public and caused his arrest. He needs to go after … Continue reading All the Devils are Here (Atticus Priest Book 4) – Mark Dawson (Audio Narrator – Simon Vance)
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.
Blood Ties – Jo Nesbo
I don't know how he does it, but Jo Nesbo always gets me to root for the rule breakers and, in the case of Carl and Roy Opgard for stone cold murderers and accessories to murder. The brothers live in Os. They were introduced to us in The Kingdom in 1921, back when I still … Continue reading Blood Ties – Jo Nesbo
Lone Wolf – Gregg Hurwitz (Orphan X #9)
When I open an Orphan X book, the writing, somehow casual, yet meticulous, immediately makes that novel a "can't put down" read. In Lone Wolf, in a topsy-turvy this can only happen to Evan Smoak, the search for a lost dog turns into high drama. Evan is often unable to feel human connections to people … Continue reading Lone Wolf – Gregg Hurwitz (Orphan X #9)
The Boxcar Librarian – Brianna Labuskes
Three women's stories start in three different decades and merge eventually in a super satisfying piece of historical fiction about strong women who make their way in Montana. in 1914, Collette is part rough and tumble, part self-educated and pro-union. Her father, who is raising Collette is a miner, self educated and a strong union … Continue reading The Boxcar Librarian – Brianna Labuskes
The Quiet Librarian – Allen Eskens
Hana, a Bosnian refugee, dresses in frumpy clothes and stays out of the way as an employee at a library in Minnesota. And then, one day, a detective comes in to ask her about her friend, Amina. She is dead. Her grandson, a seven year old orphan, now has no family. And Hana fears the … Continue reading The Quiet Librarian – Allen Eskens
Atonement – Ian McEwan (Audio Narrator- Jill Tanner)
Believe me friends, I do still read print! I just tend to zoom through audiobooks at increased speed while getting things done. This time, I turned to a novel that shows up on top {name your number} books of the last {name the number of years or centuries}. I have avoided reading Atonement, because the … Continue reading Atonement – Ian McEwan (Audio Narrator- Jill Tanner)
Peace like a River – Leif Enger (Audio Narrator – Chad Lowe)
After reading "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger, I eagerly looked for his past work. This is the first one I read and it has all of the lyrical writing, character development and compassion as well as challenges, evil and confusion about right and wrong that I found in his newer book, yet it is … Continue reading Peace like a River – Leif Enger (Audio Narrator – Chad Lowe)
I’m Glad My Mom Died – Jennette McCurdy (audio read by Jennette McCurdy)
Jennette McCurdy has a horrific child star story, but thad he enormous strength and luck of some kind to succeed in overcoming severe issues with disordered eating. Her memoir about her "close" relationship with her mother (read smothering) unfolds as an almost stereotypical story. Well, stereotypes come from somewhere. In this case, McCurdy knew she … Continue reading I’m Glad My Mom Died – Jennette McCurdy (audio read by Jennette McCurdy)
Been Wrong So Long It Looks Right – Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley is absolutely a favorite writer of mine. I've been an Easy Rawlins and Fearless Jones Fan forever. So, when Joe "King" Oliver showed up in my to be read pile in 2017, I gave him a whirl and I was not disappointed. But then King took a long time to appear again. Still, … Continue reading Been Wrong So Long It Looks Right – Walter Mosley
Shelterwood – Lisa Wingate (Audio Narrators Christine Lakin, Dan Bittner, Jenna Lamia)
This is a novel that just drew me in. It is not an easy book and no one should read it if they cannot bear to hear that children have been abused, cheated and murdered. So I guess that accounts for the lower reviews of people who want to live in a pretend, safe world … Continue reading Shelterwood – Lisa Wingate (Audio Narrators Christine Lakin, Dan Bittner, Jenna Lamia)
They Called me Bookworm 