Usually, I read books quickly. Rare is the one that makes me slow down and savor the story. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, is one of those rarities. This story of a young girl, Liesel Meminger, in Nazi Germany during the Second World War is composed of compelling characters …
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Misery Loves Company
Jules Belleno is a reclusive young widow who communicates with the world through her blog, primarily crafting book reviews. Occasionally, she walks to a grocery store. On one of these excursions, she disappears, kidnapped by her favorite author, Patrick Reagan. Apparently, Patrick hasn’t been pleased with recent reviews of his …
She Looks Just Like Me – A Book Review
The Likeness is the second book in Tana French’s series set in the Dublin Murder Squad. The story has a fascinating premise. The protagonist, Detective Cassie Maddox is summoned to a crime scene. The victim is Cassie’s almost exact look alike and carries an ID identifying her as Alexandra Madison. …