Tag: book review
-
The Tattooist of Auschwitz Book Review
The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a novel written by Heather Morris, tells the humbling tale of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, who was imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. The novel is an international bestseller, and after reading Lale Sokolov’s story, I feel compelled to honor this book. Based on Sokolov’s real life ... -
Book Review: Second Chance Magic
Book Title: Second Chance MagicAuthor: Michelle M. PillowGenre: Paranormal Women’s FictionRating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Heat Meter: 🌶🌶Release Date: February 18, 2020Recommend: Highly Recommend! Michelle M. Pillow is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling multigenre author. She’s most widely known for her romance novels, and Second Chance Magic is book #1 in Pillow’s Order of Magic series. The ... -
Book Review: A Merciful Silence
Book: A Merciful SilenceAuthor: Kendra ElliotPublisher Type: TraditionalGenre: Romantic Suspense, Women SleuthsRating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Heat Meter: 🌶🌶Release Date: June 19, 2018Recommend: Oh yes, a Must Read! A Merciful Silence is the 4th book in the Mercy Kilpatrick series. Elliot’s 1st book in the series is A Merciful Death. The series follows Special Agent Kilpatrick as she bites ... -
My Favorite Version Of Harley and Mr. J
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. I’m obsessed with Gotham’s craziest female criminal, Harley Quinn. There are so many layers to her character that it is impossible to not fall in love with her. She is intelligent, funny, and tough. Her style is wild and fun. She may make many poor decisions, but that’s what makes ... -
Book Review: These Toxic Things
May Contain Spoilers I recently read These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall. I want to start off by saying this is not my usual genre. It’s billed as a thriller. I typically read fantasy of all types and some historical fiction. Every once in a while, I’ll delve into the world of mysteries (think ... -
“Hourglass,” by Eric Hennig, Opens You Up To A Magical World
After reading some books, you’re left with a bitter taste in your mouth because the author left you on a cliffhanger. You get so frustrated because the book was so good that you just sit and you wait, and you wait, and you wait and hope that the next book is coming out soon. The ... -
Parallel Journeys: More Than Just A Book
Parallel Journeys by Eleanor Ayer is a biographical book about two people who grew up only a few miles from each other. Helen Waterford was a young German Jew. As Hitler began to rise to power, she was able to hide in Amsterdam. Alfons Heck was a fanatic believer in Hitler and the “master race.” ... -
Regret Nothing By Nichole Thomas-A Book Recommendation
Regret Nothing: Vol. I A Memoir in Short Stories and Life Lessons is an intimate look into Nichole Thomas’s life. She pours her heart and soul on each page. Some of her deepest secrets come to light as she shares story after story of her struggles and accomplishments. In Regret Nothing, Thomas does not hold ... -
Becoming By Michelle Obama: A Look At Race, Family, Optimism, And A Different Side Of Politics
This authentic and transparent memoir gives readers a glimpse into her upbringing in the south side of Chicago. She discusses balancing work and family life, as well as her journey with Barack Obama. Becoming is split up into three sections. The first section discusses where she came from, where she went, and how she carried herself ... -
Book Review: Wonder
Wonder is a middle-grade novel written by R.J Palacio. This novel features a fifth-grade boy with a facial deformity who learns to love himself and fit into his new school. The book’s premise: August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school – until now. He’s ...