Karen Yvonne Hamilton, 2025 This is not your typical post-apocalyptic novel. Yes, it is set at the ending of the world as we know it. There is the run on the banks, the looting at the stores, and the hoarding of peanut butter. But these things are all background, none become major scenes. The main character... Continue Reading →
by Karen Yvonne Hamilton, August 25, 2025 All synopses from Goodreads. My ratings are 1-5 although you generally won’t find a 2 or a 1 in my ratings because I don’t finish those books. I'm pretty picky about my reading, so if the book made this list, it was a worthwhile (if only entertaining) read.... Continue Reading →
As picky about novels as I am, I am astonished to find that I did read TEN good books thus far this year! Since finishing graduate school, I tend to be a bit tired of writing reviews, but you'll find a few reviews that I wrote here. If you're looking for your next good read, I recommend these highly.
by Micah Rager & Karen Yvonne Hamilton, 2024 Published by Yesterday Press, 2024. The author at work: Micah drawing the pictures for his story. Micah receiving his first galley copy.
“It was, after all, her story and she needed to find her way into it even if she filled in the unknowns with creative details.”
I found this an excellent adventure and mystery to solve. The main characters (and minor ones that were relevant to the plot) were very well fleshed out and I felt like I knew them well by the end of the book. As always, if I am reaching for a pencil to highlight phrases and passages,... Continue Reading →
I It's been many months since I found a book that engaged me so much that I didn't want to stop reading. The novel had conflicts that I did not see coming and a resolution that surprised me. As a literature major who has studied writing and literature for over 30 years, it is very... Continue Reading →
I recently joined a book club in my town and am surprised that I don't recognize any of the books on the list. So, new books for me in 2024, I suppose. I am determined to give the book club a try. My 2024 reading goals are to read widely: the classics, poetry, essays, indie... Continue Reading →
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