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...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 3, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Greenwood by Michael Christie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Quite possibly the best book I have read since Joseph Boyden’s Three Day Road (which remains a Top 10 for me), this is a multi-generational “Cli-Fi” saga told over the course of many years and...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 29, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
The Guilt Trip by Sandie Jones My rating: 4 of 5 stars A read this book over a couple of days and thoroughly enjoyed it. Did I suspect what was going to happen? Yes. Could I figure out the good guys from the bad guys?? Another yes. But it was fast-paced and fun and...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 26, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox My rating: 3 of 5 stars This one started off well and it’s fast paced, but I just didn’t love it. A classic example of “everyone thinks I did a horrible thing but…” and in this case the two main characters both...