I have fallen into the habit of pre-ordering books that I am excited to read, and then they show up on my Kindle and I do not remember exactly why I ordered them. This means that I am reading books without preconceptions or specific expectations, and I am enjoying them much more (for the most…
Is Gregg Olsen’s novel The Hive a thriller? A mystery? Do I really know the difference between the two? Some people call it a murder mystery, and others categorize it under “drama;” while I think it’s mostly a psychological thriller. There are two mysteries that detective Lindsay Jackman is trying to solve; while investigating the…
Author Jodi Picoult is one of my very favorite authors, and I am now looking forward to reading more by Jennifer Finney Boylan. Mad Honey reminds me of Jodi Picoult’s earlier books, which is a positive, in my opinion. I loved that the authors included a short explanation of how they came to write a…
There is a corner of the app TikTok known as BookTok; it is all about books and reading, and it is growing quickly! People known as “BookTokers” post videos recommending books, showing their book collections, making jokes about books, sharing their favorite authors, etc. These short videos have had a huge impact on the publishing…
My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress – this book about Anna Delvey (the infamous subject of Inventing Anna), written by her former friend Rachel DeLoache Williams. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup – this book is written by John Carreyrou, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter. This nonfiction book…