Currently Reading 2024

[PamG]

Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Missing Before Daylight by Carolyn Arnold:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Police Procedural / Crime Thriller
10th book in the series
The book has solid police investigation and good character development.

[Christine]

I finished my 18th book

[Phrynne]

My review of The Story of a Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sarah]

Thoroughly enjoyed The Women and definitely think it’ll be amongst my favorites for the year and yes it’s only February —> https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Firewalkers by Adrian Tchaikovsky

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 19th book

[PamG]

Here is my 3.87 rounded to 4 stars review of The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Historical Fiction / Coming-of-age
Gritty and Compelling
Key Point: The story line spends a significant portion of it depicting Ady in her childhood. While this helps readers understand Ady, the book synopsis indicated to me that it would mainly be about her activities with the Daughters.

[Sarah]

I wish I liked Tom Lake more than I did but it just didn’t do it for me. —> https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Angela]

Currently Reading for my kids: (English and German version)

Sam and Julia: The Mouse Mansion

We love the short stories about the little mice, Julia and Sam, in this book. 🐭🐭 They live in a big dollhouse, which is shown on the back of the book and in detail within the stories. We also have the figurines too, which make the reading come alive.

[Angela M]

I read American Mother . Brutal and gut wrenching , but out of grief can come good. The story of James Foley, an American journalist who was beheaded in Syria in 2014. His mother Diane tells the story in connection with one of my favorite writers, Colum McCann . Difficult, but important to read . 5 stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.49 rounded to 4 stars review of Inventor Adventure: A self-watering journey by Selma Benkiran:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Children's fiction
Science and life lessons

[sonya]

Slingshot by Matthew Dunn.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.2 rounded to 4 stars review of The Chaos Agent by Mark Greaney:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Action Thriller
Gripping, Gritty, and Chilling

[PattyMacDotComma]

I recently enjoyed the very popular Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. People who have preconceived notions about each other are bound to say the wrong thing.
My review of Such a Fun Age

[PamG]

Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Romantic Suspense
Good Characterization, Action Packed, Fast Romance

[PamG]

Here is my 3.45 rounded to 3 stars review of A Bite of Blueberry by Melissa Monroe and Kyla Colby:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Paranormal cozy mystery
Light, entertaining, fun

[Christine]

[Rosalyn]

Colossal effort and care was put into chronicling this colossus of American industry, an engaging and insightful read that reveals the man behind the curtain. Chernow neither villainizes nor sanitizes Rockefeller's character or ascent to supremacy in the oil business, through the author's expert guidance, we clearly see the building blocks to his success, whether it be the circumstances of his childhood that propelled him away from what he was escaping, or his natural traits and Puritan work ethic that drove him towards wanting and acquiring more and more.

my full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher . Horror fantasy - scary, imaginative and funny all at the same time. A great read!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

I'd have been saying a lot more than Hail, Mary, if I'd been on board that spaceship in Andrew Weir's amazing sci-fi adventure, Project Hail Mary! A wild, fascinating ride into the unknown, full of warmth and affection in spite of the terror.
My review of Project Hail Mary

[Christine]

I finished my 20th book

[Jenny]

by Amy Tintera

I absolutely loved this book! Here's my 5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tiffany]

Jenny wrote: " by Amy Tintera

I absolutely loved this book! Here's my 5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I also enjoyed this book and saw great potential!! I didn't give it as many stars but glad you loved it!! Great review!!

[Rosalyn]

Plaintive, meticulous, elegantly simple prose that belies a whirlpool of suppressed emotions swirling under the surface, a game with unspoken rules, where more is revealed through silence than words.

full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jenny]

Finished by Julia Bennet

Here's my 3 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jenny]

Tiffany wrote: "Jenny wrote: " by Amy Tintera

I absolutely loved this book! Here's my 5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I a..."

Thank you Tiffany!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished a few books recently, including The Expectant Detectives . This one was difficult to review because it was very middle of the road for me. my review

I started Lone Wolf , the newest addition to the Orphan X series.

[Christine]

I finished my 21st book

[PattyMacDotComma]

This children's picture book about a puzzled pirate, The Hoys by Kes Gray, has some great illustrations by Mark Chambers which I shared in my review.
My review of The Hoys

[PattyMacDotComma]

On a completely different note, in The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly, LA Detective Harry Bosch is up against it following the 1994 record-breaking earthquake that wrecked his house. Mind you, that's the least of his problems.

My review of The Last Coyote

[Phrynne]

My review of The Ink Master's Silence by C.J. Archer

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Melindam]

Finished Masters of the Air: How the Bomber Boys Broke Down the Nazi War Machine.

5 stars - It was both a compelling and a harrowing read. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3.79 rounded to 4 stars review of Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Teen Spy Novel (14 year old main character)
Entertaining

[Dorothy]

Angela M wrote: "I read American Mother. Brutal and gut wrenching , but out of grief can come good. The story of James Foley, an American journalist who was beh..."

Thanks for posting about this. I have read most of McCann's books and I think he is an amazing writer. He seems to be equally skilled in several different genres. I have just ordered this one from the library. Have you read his book 'Apeirigon' ? It is about 2 men who have both lost a child in the fighting, one Palestinian, and one Jewish. Very moving.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Overall, this was an entertaining story with compelling characters, excellent world-building, and some unique differences in the magic system. It's a little slow in places and has lots of trigger warnings listed at the front of the book.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Just finished a reread of a book from my 2016 NetGalley shelf. It was just as enjoyable second time around. All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Crime Thriller
Wyoming Game Warden
Action-packed
Compelling characters
24th book in the series

[Christine]

I finished my 22nd book

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

A lovely multi-generational tale infected with Irish wit and warmth. The Sunrise Swimming Society by Rosie Hannigan ⭐⭐⭐⭐https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosalyn]

I can appreciate the amount of research the author must've done to realistically weave entomological and gardening info throughout the book, and the humorous inner dialogue of our main character made me laugh out loud at parts. However, the buildup to the horror was too slow, it was only at 50% when any progress on the plot was made, and even then, the reveal was predictable and anticlimactic.

full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Catherine Ryan Hyde is an automatic go-to author for many readers, but I wonder what they will make of A Different Kind of Gone. I think it's one that book clubs wll enjoy discussing.
My review of A Different Kind of Gone

[Angela M]

I read Mercury . 4 stars for this compelling, character driven family drama. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I finished my 23rd book

[Phrynne]

My review of Penric’s Mission by Lois McMaster Bujold

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

Sandy how are all of your books going?

[Christine]

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Taut, twisty and surprising! Don't Forget Me by Rea Frey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

A heartwarming story of family, love and loyalty. Sisterhood by Cathy Kelly ⭐⭐⭐⭐.2 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sarah]

Just finished the second novel in the Letters of Enchantment series. I actually Ruthless Vows better than Divine Rivals. Here’s my review for Ruthless Vows —> https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.61 rounded to 5 stars review of Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Urban Fantasy
Content Warning: animal death
Overall, this was an entertaining story with compelling characters, excellent world-building, gripping scenes, and a magic system that is unique. The stunning plot has twists and turns as the story builds momentum. There is plenty of action, conflict, and suspense as well as a few surprises along the way. Wait until you read the incredible conclusion!