Joy Moody Is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne: REVIEW Synopsis Joy Moody has been lying to her twin daughters their whole lives. She was only trying to protect them at first, and she intended to tell them the truth eventually. But now she’s suffering from an illness that’s blurring the lines between what’s real…

Cedar Mills by Dylan James: REVIEW Synopsis From Goodreads: “Seeking to understand the recent deaths and disappearances in their town, a disgraced homicide detective and a group of grieving high schoolers unwittingly join forces. But what this ragtag bunch of answer-seekers find will not only force them into a fight to save themselves and their…

Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, by Tim Queeney: REVIEW Synopsis The fascinating history and potential future of one of humanity’s most innovative inventions: rope. My Review First of all, I want to express my appreciation for Queeney’s opening disclaimer: “No AI was used in the research or writing…

African Folk Tales for the Young at Heart: Hausa Tales of Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder by Abubakar Yusuf Ibrahim: REVIEW Synopsis A collection of traditional Nigerian folk tales for children and the young at heart. My Review When I saw an ARC on NetGalley called African Folk Tales for the Young at Heart, I requested…

Reports of His Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated, by James Goodhand: REVIEW Synopsis Ray Thorns is a lifelong bachelor who has always lived a quiet life of minding his own business, until his neighbour collapses and dies alone in Ray’s house. Everyone thinks the dead man is Ray, and before Ray realizes the mistake, his…

Hidden Treasure by Jessie Burton: REVIEW Synopsis While young Bo Delafort is mudlarking on the banks of the Thames one day in 1918, she finds a jewel-studded silver disk and believes she hears the river speaking to her through it. This treasure could be the answer to her family’s prayers! But someone else has been…

The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover by Jan Gradvall: REVIEW Synopsis Music critic Jan Gradvall dives deep into music history, Swedish politics and culture, and the band members’ backstories to explain the enduring appeal of this Swedish pop band and to tell The Story of ABBA. My Review I grew up on the music of…