Greetings, fellow book lovers! The Mom Who Runs: Book Reviews is a collaborative effort between me and Nancy, my cousin and the talented designer of the “Running Mom” graphic we use when rating the books. She’s a fellow busy mom, book lover, wine enthusiast and serious hockey fan! From here on out the reviewer (Sara or Nancy)…
The Girl on the Train Author: Paula Hawkins Publisher: Riverhead Books (Penguin Group) © 2015 Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Subgenres: Thriller & Suspense, Crime, Suspense Review: Traveling to and from London on a daily commuter train is Rachel, a divorced alcoholic whose drinking destroyed her marriage and career. Part of her…
Eyes closed, she whispered. End it. This week’s Literary Lion challenge, courtesy of Laura Gabrielle Feasey, was a six-word story based on the prompt Star.
The road less traveled. The way paved with good intentions. Neither quote eases the pain, unravels the coil of struggle wound tight in my soul. The Road Not Taken. Mr. Frost found words that resonate. Where would I be now, had I followed the other path? I stare up the broken steps.The road I chose…
My Sister’s Keeper Author: Jodi Picoult Publisher: Washington Square Press, of Simon & Schuster, © 2004. First paperback publication: February 2005. Genre: Fiction; Subgenre: Women’s fiction, contemporary fiction, family life, domestic life. Synopsis: The Fitzgerald family has a history of dealing with facing life and death situations. The eldest child, Kate, was diagnosed with a rare…
Saturday ended on a high note. Family and friends had come over for a wine tasting, then a potluck dinner. The kids were bathed and in bed. There were a few hours before we planned to call it a night. Then came the cries. The husband running up the stairs ahead of me. The husband hollering for me when…
The Mill River Recluse Author: Darcie Chan Publisher: Originally released in eBook form in 2011 by Darcie Chan. Wide release (including print format) in 2013 by Ballantine Books Genres/subgenres: Fiction: Women’s Fiction, Family Saga Mystery: Psychological Thriller Review: Mill River, a quiet town in Vermont, holds charm and secrets like any other small community. It…
Fabric rustled and the hood was jerked off. Blinding light seared her retinas. A meaty hand gripped Jane’s left arm, forcing her onward. She glanced over her shoulder. The hand belonged to a thick man in black. He ignored her backwards look. The toe of her right shoe caught and she stumbled. His hand tightened,…
My one-year mark of becoming a more active member of the blogging community is rapidly approaching! In preparation of this anniversary, I’ve been planning a revamp of the blog. There are areas that would benefit from more attention, and those that don’t fit as well anymore. It’s been hard to cut some blogging topics out, but they’re necessary…
I rotate the mug once, twice, then back to its original position. Handle perpendicular to the table edge. Steep the tea bag. Then again. The entrance reflects in the mirror along the back wall. Customers sit reading papers, chatting quietly or staring at their own steaming brews. A figure moves past the stained glass…
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