Tag: literature
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The Kind Worth Killing By Peter Swanson – A Book Review
A friend recommended this book to me after I requested a fast, action-packed read. The Kind Worth Killing did not disappoint. The story is centered around Ted and Lily, two strangers who meet in an airport bar. During conversation, Ted reveals he’d like to kill his cheating wife, and Lily is more than happy to…
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The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie – A Book Review
A good friend recommended The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd, and though it’s been in publication for almost 100 years, I’ve never read it. In fact, I’ve never read a single Agatha Christie book. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I’m often not a fan of mysteries because I feel that they usually don’t…
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Storm Front by Jim Butcher – A Book Review
A friend recommended this initial book of The Dresden Files. It’s called Storm Front, and it’s the first time we meet Harry Dresden, a Chicago private investigator and practicing wizard. Yes, you read that right. I appreciated that Storm Front is a wonderful blend of genre. It often reads like hard-boiled detective noir, full of…
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The Giver Of Stars by Jojo Moyes – A Book Review
A friend recommended this book and–if I’m honest–I didn’t think it would suit my tastes. However, I’m pleased to announce that I loved it. I’m not sure why I was initially hesitant. It features a group of librarians–some of my favorite people–delivering books–some of my favorite things–to citizens living in the Kentucky mountains during the…
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