Category: Review
What Makes a Strong Opening Chapter?
Three very different novels all draw in this reader with a distinctive opening Read More …
Book Review: Little Great Island
An island novel I wish I’d written Read More …
The Unique Joy of a Well-Designed Book
So much more than how-to Read More …
Book Review: West with Giraffes
A teenager helps transport a pair of giraffes across Depression-era America Read More …
Holiday Book List 2024
My annual list of what I’ve read in the past year (and why) Read More …
Book Review: Long After We Are Gone
Four siblings deal with the aftermath of their father’s death Read More …
Book Review: The Last Days of the Schooner America
Dave Gendell captures a unique moment in history on a familiar shoreline Read More …
New Novel Alert: The Astrology House
My accountability partner’s new book comes out July 16! Read More …
Book Review (and Musings): Tom Lake
A coming-of-age story—for both mother and daughters—from a highly skilled novelist Read More …
Book Review: The Marriage Portrait
Right from the first page, I had questions begging to be answered—but no spoilers here. Read More …
