Category: Review
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 …
2023 Holiday Book List
Books I really enjoyed this year Read More …
Book Review: The Half of It
Another novel from Juliette Fay inspires me as a writer while simultaneously entertaining me as a reader. Read More …
Book Review: The Starfish Sisters
Barbara O’Neal’s latest novel is uniquely satisfying. Read More …
Book Review: Beyond That, the Sea
Laura Spence-Ash’s debut novel breaks several novel rules—and it works Read More …
Book (and Author) Review: The Falmouth Frigate
Another romp with Isaac Biddlecomb sparks a reflection on what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in the past twenty years of traditional publishing. Read More …
2022 Holiday Book List
Some of my favorite books will never make a bestseller list or win an award. Read More …
Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures
This tale told by an octopus works—because of the strong writing and mostly lovable characters. Read More …
The Plot: Story-Borrowing or Story-Stealing?
A 2021 novel begs the question: who has the right to tell a story? Read More …