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 →
TOP 10 BOOKS WINTER 2025
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.
BOOK REVIEW: The Raffle Baby by Ruth Talbot
by Karen Yvonne Hamilton, 2025 You know how I frequently lament the formulaic drivel that is so often touted as “Bestseller” or “Best Novel of (insert year)”. Today I finished a book (in less than two days) that blows all those so-called bestsellers out of the water. This novel was rejected over 85 times by... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Homecoming by Kate Morton
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 →