by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 3, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Someone Is Watching by Joy Fielding My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book, despite the fact that the protagonist, Bailey Carpenter, is brutally raped in the beginning (a daring plot premise for Fielding to undertake). In fact, I...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 23, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Run Away by Harlan Coben My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book by Harlan Coben that I’ve read, but it definitely won’t be my last. The writing is polished, the characters well defined, and the plot interesting. In fact, I probably would have given...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 17, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m late to the party on this one, which was first published in 2002, but I’m glad that I finally discovered it. One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read, the language is so precise,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
No More Secrets by Joanne Guidoccio My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve had this book on my Kindle for a while now, and had all but forgotten about it (been doing paperbacks this summer). I’m glad I remembered. This was such an enjoyable read, and I can almost...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 8, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
The Huntress by Kate Quinn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kate Quinn, probably best known for The Alice Network, has once again created a multi-layered read with converging storylines that tie up beautifully in the end. Alternating from the war years in Russia to 1950...