Jill 7/24/26 Jill 7/24/26

Book Review: Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson

Sadeqa Johnson has done it again with Keeper of Lost Children. I don’t typically gravitate towards historical fiction, but with this author I will always say yes. Her research is DEEP and I am always blown away at how many books she reads to prepare for writing her own. The way she finds lesser-known women who had a big impact on history and brings their story to life is a gift.

Jill 7/24/26 Jill 7/24/26

Book Review: Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean (Chelsey Calhoun #2)

Emiko Jean has become such a reliable author for me and Before You Were Anne was no exception. It’s the sequel to The Return of Ellie Black and the second in the detective Chelsey Calhoun series. As she unfolds the case we get to see the story from three perspectives, giving voice to the main women in the novel.

Jill 7/17/26 Jill 7/17/26

Book Review: Good People by Patmeena Sabit

I was thinking about Zorah Sharaf for a few days after I turned the last page. The publisher described it as a “literary game of ping pong” and that is exactly what it felt like.

1/14/24 1/14/24

Book Review: Fly with Me by Andie Burke

Fly with Me by Andie Burke was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and I absolutely loved reading it. In it we meet Olive and Stella who cross paths on a flight when a passenger experiences a medical emergency.

1/8/24 1/8/24

Book Review: Something Wild & Wonderful (Nashville Love #2) by Anita Kelly

Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly was a special read and I loved it so much. I read the first in the series, Love & Other Disasters, earlier in the year and fell completely in love with the author’s storytelling.

Jill 11/6/22 Jill 11/6/22

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez easily fits into my top 5 romance books of the year; it was so full of humor and heart. In it we get reacquainted with Brianna, the best friend from book one in the series (Part of Your World) and we meet Jacob, the new ER doctor who is working with Brianna. They have a disastrous first meeting and misunderstand each other, but eventually come to realize that they thoroughly enjoy each other’s company.

10/10/22 10/10/22

Dilla Time by Dan Charnas

Dilla Time by Dan Charnas chronicles the life and impact of J Dilla, James DeWitt Yancey, who even if you do not recognize his name, you have likely listened to music that has been influenced by his style as a producer.

10/5/22 10/5/22

We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu

This year has given us celebrity memoir gold and We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu is no exception. I loved it so much!

10/2/22 10/2/22

Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan

Hook Shot is another fantastic read from Kennedy Ryan with a couple that is fun to root for. The way she writes is so deep; it’s the current day love story AND each character’s personal growth that helps them be ready for love.

9/15/22 9/15/22

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

It’s no secret that I love Tiffany D. Jackson and have been eagerly waiting for her latest book, The Weight of Blood, to release. It did not disappoint! It has her classic YA horror style and, of course, a systemic issue in the spotlight.