Book Review: The Ideal Man
My nightmare began 25 years ago today. The judge, who had previously held a loaded gun to my head and said with conviction that he could kill me and “get […]
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Book Review: The Women in the Castle
How did Hitler manage to con millions of Germans? This question has plagued me for over six decades and is echoed in my current bewilderment with Trump supporters. I found […]
Book Review: The Dress in the Window
Y’all know how much I love Sophie Littlefield‘s books (A Bad Day for Sorry and A Bad Day for Pretty). She’s done it again with The Dress in the Window […]
Book Review: A Lot Like Love
I’ve been binge-reading Julie James, and A Lot Like Love is my favorite. A close second is Practice Makes Perfect. Ms. James’ books are perfect beach reads: sizzling sex, laugh-out-loud humor, and mystery. […]
Book Review: Born A Crime
How do we end the cycle of violence? Love. Trevor Noah‘s memoir, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, is rich with humor, inspiration, wisdom and compassion. It also […]
Book Review: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman is my favorite World’s Best Book Club selection so far. Granny is a retired, wildly eccentric surgeon. Elsa […]
Book Review: The Last Days of Night
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore is the most fascinating book I’ve read in a very long time. It is a well-documented fictional account of the rivalry between Thomas […]
Book Review: They’re Playing Our Song
Carole Bayer Sager wrote the soundtrack for my life. “It’s My Turn” was my theme song for decades. “Nobody Does It Better” conjures up sizzling romantic memories from my law […]
RIP: Pat Conroy
Pat Conroy was one of my most favorite authors. He gave voice to everyone who ever experienced abuse. Sadly, he passed away on March 4, 2016. His widow, Cassandra King, […]
Book Review: Belgravia
Do you have Downton Abbey withdrawal? You are in luck! Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia kicks the series up another notch. It is delicious, intriguing, and mesmerizing. I can’t wait for it to become a […]
