Book Review: The Storyteller by Dave Grohl

Thank you to Dey Street Books for the gifted copy. Title: The Storyteller Author(s): Dave Grohl Release Date:October 5, 2021 Publisher: Dey Street Books Genre(s): Nonfiction, Memoir, Music Synopsis: So, I've written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities ("It's a piece of cake! Just do 4…

Book Review: How to Stitch an American Dream by Jenny Doan

Thank you to TLC Book Tours for the gifted copy. Title: How to Stitch an American Dream Author(s): Jenny Doan Release Date: October 19, 2021 Publisher: Harper Horizon Genre(s): Nonfiction, Memoir Synopsis: Over the last decade, the Doan family business, the Missouri Star Quilt Company in tiny Hamilton, Missouri, has grown from Jenny's corner shop--with…

Book Review: Making Her Mine by Monica Murphy

Thank you to Monica Murphy and Valentine PR for the gifted copy. Title: Making Her Mine Author(s): Monica Murphy Release Date: January 13, 2021 Publisher: EM Publishing Genre(s): Romance, Contemporary, New Adult Synopsis: Beck Callahan.Star defensive Lineman.Most popular boy on campus.One of my best friends.He’s always been off limits because I know a relationship with…

Book Review: Charlotte’s Story by Carolyn Korsmeyer

Thank you to Saichek Publicity for the gifted copy. Title: Charlotte's Story Author(s): Carolyn Korsmeyer Release Date: October 11, 2021 Publisher: TouchPoint Press Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Regency Synopsis: Charlotte Lucas, a character first appearing in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, has made an unfortunate marriage to the loquacious William Collins, reckoning that his tedious conversation is…

Book Review: How to Survive a Modern-Day Fairy Tale by Elle Cruz

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the gifted copy. Title: How to Survive a Modern-Day Fairy Tale Author(s): Elle Cruz Release Date: November 30, 2021 Publisher: Entangled: Amara Genre(s): Romance, Contemporary Synopsis: This is no ordinary Cinderella story from #OwnVoices debut author Elle Cruz. Claire never believed in fairy tales—that is, until she met Nate—in…

Book Review: The Rise by Mike Sielski

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the gifted copy. Title: The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality Author(s): Mike Sielski Release Date: January 11, 2022 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Genre(s): Biography, Nonfiction, Sports Synopsis: The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture—with never-before-heard interviews.Kobe Bryant’s…

Book Review: The Damaged by Tijan

Thank you to SMP Romance for the gifted ARC. Title: The Damaged (The Insiders Trilogy, 2) Author(s): Tijan Release Date: February 8, 2022 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Genre(s): Romance, New Adult, Suspense Synopsis: “I can always count on Tijan to write an action-packed, intense, emotional story that will have me invested until the very last…

Book Review: As the Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall

Thank you to William Morrow for the gifted copy. Title: As the Wicked Watch Author(s): Tamron Hall Release Date: October 26, 2021 Publisher: William Morrow Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller Synopsis: The first in a thrilling new series from Emmy Award–winning journalist Tamron Hall, in which a reporter unravels the disturbing mystery around the deaths of two…

Book Review: All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris

Thank you to William Morrow for the gifted copy. Title: All Her Little Secrets Author(s): Wanda M. Morris Release Date: November 2, 2021 Publisher: William Morrow Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller Synopsis: In this fast-paced thriller, Wanda M. Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets in over her head after the sudden death…

Book Review: Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born by Evan Ross Katz

Thank you to Hachette Books for the gifted ARC. Title: Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts Author(s): Evan Ross Katz Release Date: March 15, 2022 Publisher: Hachette Books Genre(s): Nonfiction Synopsis: The oral history and exploration of the cultural impact of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the classic, ground-breaking television show…