Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses addiction, alcoholism, mental health, and trauma. I’ve read plenty of harrowing tales both for and outside the website. Some have stayed in my mind because of how well-written they were.Continue reading “Six Days in Detox Book Review”
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Hive Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Mindbuck Media Publicity in exchange for an honest review. It’s been about a year since I read a time-travel romance. The last one I looked at was The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Ann Nguyen, which involved going back in time toContinue reading “Hive Book Review”
She is a Haunting Book Review
I’ve read plenty of horror stories, but not much with a haunted house setting. How did this get away from me? I don’t know. Despite that, I’m glad that I started reading this horror subgenre. There are so many books that use that classic trope, so authors have to find ways to stand out. OneContinue reading “She is a Haunting Book Review”
Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. I am a feminist. I believe in equality for both women and men in areas like pay and opportunities. There are plenty of books that discuss this subject in a variety ofContinue reading “Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite Book Review”
Old White Man Writing Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Book Publicity Services in exchange for an honest review. Over the years, I’ve read plenty of books that are undeniably unique, as they contain unusual storytelling methods. Anything from John Marzalkowski comes to mind as some of the best examples. However,Continue reading “Old White Man Writing Book Review”
A Chain of Pearls Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. I’ve covered a lot of mysteries on this website. They usually contain a similar formula of trying to find who and why someone committed the crime. Recently, I’ve been finding myself moreContinue reading “A Chain of Pearls Book Review”
The Moth Keeper Book Review
I’m not going to lie and say that I haven’t experienced burnout while working on this website. I read many books at once, and I have to balance that out with my full-time job as an archivist, doing my share of the chores at my home, and raising three cats. Sometimes, it can be lonesome.Continue reading “The Moth Keeper Book Review”
Golda’s Hutch Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review mentions sex and BDSM. I’ve mentioned in the past that I’ve read strange novels. Many of these are bizarre in a variety of ways, but today’s book is notContinue reading “Golda’s Hutch Book Review”
El Deafo Book Review
When I started at my first librarian job in Clarkston, Michigan, I discovered that some of the patrons were Deaf. Some knew American Sign Language (ASL) more than others, and I wanted to learn that. Since then, I’ve taken two ASL and one Deaf culture class. I also take the time to read about thoseContinue reading “El Deafo Book Review”
The Bluest Eye Book Review
Content warning: this review discusses racism and sexual assault. I have read books by many famous authors, but there has been one that has eluded me until now: Toni Morrison. She is one of the most prolific African-American authors and wrote some of the most well-known titles in the late twentieth century. These include Sula,Continue reading “The Bluest Eye Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 