I was originally skeptical, but I ended up really enjoying this book. It was compelling and well written, and I found the characters interesting. There were the usual thriller novel troupes, but that is more my fault for reading too many thrillers. There were some predictions I had that never came to be, or where just never explained or approached. Some of the lore seemed tacked on, but it didn’t detract from the overall story. The biggest reveal was a very slow burn up to the last moments, which I really enjoyed. The ending was very melancholy to say the least. It lacked the closure you would want, but it explained that reasoning in a way you could understand the decision(s) being made by the characters. It made me feel sad and empty, but I am glad I read the story.

I love books by Katherine Center. Typical Rom-Coms where there are 2 characters that get together, have a breakup, and then have a happy ending. This time, JoJo is at her wedding when a childhood friend shows up and she decides not to get married. Then her sister is getting married on a cruise ship and the friend is also there. She's trying to get together with someone who gave her a first kiss when they were younger. Lots of misadventures and fun with the family.

I read this book because it was chosen by the Mystery Book Club. Not impressed.

I read this book because it was described as a modern classic. As relatable as the story was then, it still reins true today. Some of the characters were very thiny veiled references to real people. One thing Wolfe does well is world building. He is great at creating characters, settings, and visualizing the story. However, if he pulled back a touch, he could've saved himself well over 300 pages.

I enjoyed this suspense/romance novel by one of my favorite authors. The protagonist, Arden, is an aspiring novelist at the beginning of her career. She attracts the attention of a fan who turns out to be a stalker. Moving to a small town in Oregon, Arden begins a new life with family and new friends. But in the background her stalker is there. When will he strike again?

You know how with some books you are so engrossed in them that don't want to put them down -- well for me this was not one of them. I found this story, despite all the glowing reviews, just okay and a bit of a slog. Perhaps my expectations were just too high for this story of two childhood neighbors and friends and their divergent journeys through their lives.

It was interesting but not too much to my type of reading. Book would not have been my choice.

First and foremost this book is fiction and not true-crime. That being said, this book is written as a series of interviews designed to reveal the story of the Sharaf family. These interviews are not two way conversations, they are just the observations of the many many different voices that speak out. You will hear from friends, family, neighbors, school personnel, even people that have only crossed paths with the family once are included. What happened with the Sharaf family? Well, you'll have to read the book to find out.

A well-written accounting of the American colonies and the struggles they went through to gain independence from British rule. As a staunch patriot, John Adams played a pivotal role in many altercations and fights against British parliament and their tax levies against the Americans.. Abigail Adams is seen to have been very bright and resourceful and a constant force in her husband's corner. The book is full of details about their daily lives in and out of Boston.

An enjoyable tour as 84 year old Lillian walks across Manhattan on New Year’s Eve 1984 reminiscing about her life and career as an ad writer for RH Macy’s.