Evergreen // Rebecca Rasmussen. Rasmussen’s sophomore novel is a beautiful, multigenerational tale with a lovely sense of place. Emil and Eveline move to the remote Minnesota wilderness with only love and nature to provide what they need. Emil returns to Germany and is detained during the outbreak of the second world war, while Eveline is toContinue reading “Tiny Book Reviews”
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Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser
Carletta James is missing again. This isn’t exactly a surprise to her 16 year old daughter Percy. Carletta is a meth addict whose knack for surviving things she shouldn’t is unparalleled. This time, though, Percy is worried. A winter storm of biblical proportions is bearing down on Cutler County, Michigan, and it’s one a strungContinue reading “Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser”
The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry
Natalie Cleary wants to enjoy the perfect post high school summer. Only a few things are preventing that, some normal, some not. With a complicated ex-boyfriend, a best friend that’s moving away, and her own impending move to Rhode Island, Natalie is already under stress. When she receives an ominous night visit from her “grandmother”,Continue reading “The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry”
The Revenant by Michael Punke
Based on the true story of frontiersman Hugh Glass, The Revenant by Michal Punke chronicles Hugh’s rather charmed life. That’s not to say he didn’t face challenges, because he certainly did, but his ability to survive nearly any situation is what made him lucky. Born into a financially stable family in Philadelphia, Glass went toContinue reading “The Revenant by Michael Punke”
Blood and Salt by Kim Liggett
A wise man* once said “Comparison is the thief of joy.” While I suspect he was talking about peer comparison, it holds true between books as well (if only slightly less meaningful). Comparison is a dangerous thing. When I’m promised a book will be the next Stephen King’s The Stand, I get very, very excited.Continue reading “Blood and Salt by Kim Liggett”
Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt
Mr. Splitfoot* is Samantha Hunt’s latest novel and it’s a strange, intense journey for fans of Gothic fiction. Nat and Ruth are two teenagers living in the Love of Christ! Foster Home, Farm, and Mission. Exclamation point included. The founder of the home, Father Arthur, only wants the most extreme cases of child abandonment. HeContinue reading “Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt”
Reading New England
I’m not much of a challenge person here on the blog (in real life, it’s on), but every once in a while I stumble across one that I love the idea of so much, I have to join in. This year it’s the Reading New England Challenge hosted by The Emerald City Book Review (the officialContinue reading “Reading New England”
The Naked Gentleman by Sally MacKenzie
I absolutely cannot top that title. Miss Margaret Peterson is unwed and in her early twenties. This is quite scandalous, given the day and age in which she is living (and no, I can’t quite tell you). She rubs shoulders with the ton, but doesn’t share their idiocy. So what does she love? Horticulture. AndContinue reading “The Naked Gentleman by Sally MacKenzie”
Heartbreak Hotel: A Tale of Book Buying Gone Wrong, Missed Opportunity, and the Intersection of Good Design and Good Literature.
File this immediately under first world problems. I’m a book person, but not a book person, if you know what I mean. To elaborate, I’m basically trying to say I like to read, but I’m not overly picky about how. I’ll read on my phone, my kindle, or a physical copy. But… You could senseContinue reading “Heartbreak Hotel: A Tale of Book Buying Gone Wrong, Missed Opportunity, and the Intersection of Good Design and Good Literature.”
The Summer is Ended and We Are Not Yet Saved by Joey Comeau
I’ve always wanted to go to summer camp (as mentioned here), but – and call me picky if you will – I want to go to a happy summer camp. That’s all eleven year old Martin wants too. He’s going to learn archery, go swimming, and make new friends. Maybe he’ll even meet a girl –Continue reading “The Summer is Ended and We Are Not Yet Saved by Joey Comeau”
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