Although I’m currently living in the Rocky Mountain region of the US, I spent the majority of my life on the east coast. Before moving to Colorado, I’d never lived more than 20 minutes from the beach – sometimes as close as walking distance. In addition to the usual activities – sandcastles, surfing, swimming, sunbathingContinue reading “A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams”
Tag Archives: Contemporary Fiction
Scientia Potentia Est: Amity & Sorrow by Peggy Riley
With a name like O’Connor, you have to be Catholic®. True statement and meant to be said like the silly jam commercial, though it’s certainly not a registered trademark. However is there any O’Connor out there willing to admit they were not raised at least nominally Catholic? Growing up Catholic taught me quite a bit – lest youContinue reading “Scientia Potentia Est: Amity & Sorrow by Peggy Riley”
The Good House by Ann Leary
I like Greg Kinnear. I love Audrey Hepburn. What do these two marvelous actors have in common? Sabrina. Greg Kinnear starred as David in a remake of the classic Audrey Hepburn film. In the movie, David sits on and shatters two champagne flutes, requiring several stitches. On the day of said suture removal, he decidesContinue reading “The Good House by Ann Leary”
Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander
Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander is a modern novel with a dark subject matter. Solomon Kugel, desiring to start anew with his wife and son, moves to the famous for absolutely nothing town of Stockton, New York. Of course, this fresh start does not go according to plan. His dying mother is still, well,Continue reading “Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander”
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks
From Goodreads: “Budo is Max’s imaginary friend. But though only Max can see him, he is real. He and the other imaginary friends watch over their children until the day comes that the child stops imagining them. And then they’re gone. Budo has lasted a lot longer than most imaginary friends – four years – because MaxContinue reading “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks”
The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont
The Starboard Sea is a heartbreaking, beautifully written coming of age story set in 1980’s New England. The story focuses on Jason Prosper, an overly self-aware, spoiled rich kid dealing with the trappings of circumstance, social class, and the decade. Jason exiles himself to the third tier school of Bellingham Academy after his best friendContinue reading “The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont”
Horns by Joe Hill
Ignatius Martin Perrish (an (innocent) person of interest in his girlfriend’s horrific murder) wakes up, intensely hungover, with horns. Only the latter is a new occurrence and Ig freaks out (does this make him the devil?). Unfortunately, in addition to actually having painful, throbbing horns extending from his skull, these horns encourage those Ig encountersContinue reading “Horns by Joe Hill”
Stolen Prey by John Sandford
In a small Minnesota town, an entirely family has been tortured and murdered (right down to the family pets). Lucas Davenport is called to what is the most brutal scene he has ever witnessed. After investigating the family’s business for clues, they can’t find any sign of involvement in drugs or money laundering, but somethingContinue reading “Stolen Prey by John Sandford”
Insatiable by Meg Cabot
Looking for a light, fun, and entertaining read? Look no further than Meg Cabot’s Insatiable. This novel is best described at cute and contemporary. There is not a lot of depth to it, but it is a good airplane or beach read. If literature had nutritional value, this would be cotton candy (fun? yes. enriching?Continue reading “Insatiable by Meg Cabot”
This Bright River by Patrick Sommerville
Ben Hanson grew up as a privileged pothead with not particular direction. Lauren, labeled early on as a genius, always knew she would be a medical doctor. Life takes the two St. Helen’s, Wisconsin residents on separate paths. Ben makes a series of unintelligent choices, leading to a stint in a minimum security prison. LaurenContinue reading “This Bright River by Patrick Sommerville”
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