by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 23, 2021 | Book Reviews
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m late to the party discovering Paula McLain, but I’m delighted to have found her. Having just come off reading The Paris Wife and When the Stars Go Dark, I wasn’t sure what to expect from...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 29, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wowza on the twists and turns. This book really surprised me and that doesn’t happen often, so kudos to Tarryn Fisher. I suppose the biggest twist happens about 1/3 of the way through. Just when I’m...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 17, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena My rating: 5 of 5 stars A definite page turner. There are several POV shifts throughout each chapter, so if that’s something you dislike, this isn’t the book for you. I love that when it’s done well, and in my...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 11, 2021 | Book Reviews
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ll admit it. I’ve never read anything by Hemingway, though I’ve quoted him (“The first draft of anything is sh*t”), knew he was much revered as an author, that he committed suicide,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 25, 2021 | Book Reviews
Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but I’ll definitely seek out others. Reminiscent of the style of Megan Miranda, (another author I enjoy reading), this is a fast-paced read that...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 11, 2021 | Book Reviews
The Guest List by Lucy Foley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Set on a remote island off Ireland, with a beautifully developed, complex cast of characters, and a setting that sets the stage for a good old-fashioned mystery, there’s no question Foley can turn a phrase and...
