Today’s Bloganuary post is based on the prompt: “What books do you want to read?” Read on for my response.
Continue readingBloganuary: Books I Want to Read
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Book Review: Pigeon Tony’s Last Stand by Lisa Scottoline
Lisa Scottoline released a new short story, Pigeon Tony’s Last Stand. Published by Amazon Original Stories, I devoured the audiobook version of this title in one day. If you’re an Amazon Prime or Kindle Unlimited member, you can read and listen to this book for free. If you are not, the price for the Kindle and Audible version is money well spent. Below is my review of Pigeon Tony’s Last Stand by Lisa Scottoline. Enjoy!
Continue readingAudible Monster Sale: Audiobooks Up to More Than 80% Off
The Audible “Monster Sale” is happening right now, with a selection of over 1,000 audiobooks available for up to more than 80% off. Below is more information, including a selection of audiobooks on sale that I think are worth buying. This sale ends on Halloween, so buy these audiobook deals before they are gone. Happy listening!
Continue readingMy Website: 10th Anniversary
I started this website in 2012, reaching just a few thousand people. As I head into 2022, which will be my site’s 10th year, I’m reaching more people than ever before. 2020 was my all-time best year for traffic, and this year I broke that record by 54%, reaching hundreds of thousands of people in 145 countries. Thanks to all of you who continue to read what I write. I really appreciate it. To celebrate, let’s take a look back at some of my favorite and most popular posts from over the past 10 years.
Continue readingSpring Reading 2018
I read approximately 50 books a year and my reading list is even longer. Below are a few of the books I’m reading or have already read this spring, along with their official synopses.
After Anna by Lisa Scottoline
After Anna is one of Lisa Scottoline’s best books, and it’s my favorite of hers since 2015’s Corrupted. Similar to Corrupted, After Anna jumps back and forth through time. However, in this new thriller Lisa applies a unique approach. There are two main storylines: one moves forward in time, while the other moves backward. As I read this intricately-woven tale, I was amazed that Lisa was able to keep everything straight. Most authors would slip up at some point. I can only imagine how harrowing the revision process must have been for this novel. Aside from the technical virtuosity on display, this book sings from an emotional standpoint. The characters are intriguing, fully-realized, and unpredictably believable. And the plot’s biggest twist is one I didn’t predict, even though I was able to foretell some of the smaller subsequent details. After Anna is a five-star classic that all thriller and mystery enthusiasts should read. You won’t be disappointed.
Book Review: Exposed by Lisa Scottoline
On my honeymoon I finished reading the latest thriller by Lisa Scottoline, Exposed, and it was highly entertaining. As with many of Lisa’s books, this one centers on an ethical dilemma. It also spends a lot of time on interpersonal relationships, which many thriller writers fail to do. It’s one of the reasons why Lisa is so good at her craft – she takes the time to develop characters so readers are more invested in the outcome. By the end of the book, I was definitely fully engaged in what was going on, and the last twist was so surprising I read it twice. While Corrupted still remains my favorite book by this talented author, Exposed is absolutely worth reading – even if you’re not on your honeymoon.
Book Review: One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline
Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors and I love reading her domestic thrillers that are released every spring. Her latest, One Perfect Lie, is a solid thriller. However, I didn’t find it nearly as compelling or satisfying as her previous work.
Spring Reading List: Three Books Worth Checking Out
My to-read list is never ending. However, there are three books that are near the top of the list and I think you should check them out.
What I Read In 2016
I use Goodreads’ “Reading Challenge” feature to keep track of what I read, and in 2016 I read 50 books. I set out to read 20, so I exceeded my goal by 250%! Below is a sampling of what I read in 2016.