A brilliant teenager searches for belonging in Rich Marcello's The Connection in Everything. My 4.75-star review explores the novel's unforgettable characters, heartbreaking family struggles, compassionate mentors, and powerful message of hope.
What begins as a story about a retired hockey player becomes a thought-provoking exploration of aging, identity, and obsession. In "Wolf in the Hole", Judd Spicer weaves two powerful journeys into a novel filled with symbolism, psychological complexity, and unexpected compassion. My 4.5-star review explores why this unconventional story stayed with me long after the final page.
There's no place like home! This week's Friday Finds features book reviews, author Dave Tabler, old-fashioned apple crisp, and a charming miniature library. Settle in for cozy autumn discoveries, reading inspiration, and a little bookish comfort.
My review of "Grow Old and Don't Die" by Ari Phillips, an unconventional, atmospheric novel about immortality, family secrets, and a hidden spring in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
A sacred quest for wisdom becomes a struggle for power in J. D. Rasch's The Wandering Stars. Read my 4-star review of this thoughtful, character-driven fantasy of ambition, redemption, and compassion.
Lauren Carr's Best in Murder sends Mac Faraday and Gnarly into a glittering dog show full of stolen diamonds, a missing wolfhound, and murder. Read my spoiler-free five-star review, plus a guest post from the author.