I don’t review all the books I read – and too often, I end up not reviewing some of my favorite reads, too worried I won’t be able to do them justice. But really, it’s never too late to talk about your favorite books! And so, with a new summer beginning, I wanted to talk about three very different books I read and adored last summer. If you are looking for a great read this season, maybe one of these will work for you! *...

Let’s be honest, I’m always late to this “end of the year” recap thing – but this year I am spectacularly late. Part of it is that I like to take my time thinking over all the books I read in a year (136 in 2018!), but also, this year, the first two months have been crazy busy. But I love doing this list every year, however late I am. Just pretend this is a simple list of recent favorites! The funny thing is, even...

Sadie by Courtney Summers Narration : Full cast Genre : YA, mystery Stand alone About the Book  : Sadie hasn’t had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she’s been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water. But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie’s entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to...

An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena Genre : Mystery Stand alone About the Book  : A remote lodge in upstate New York is the perfect getaway. . . until the bodies start piling up.   It’s winter in the Catskills and the weather outside is frightful. But Mitchell’s Inn is so delightful! The cozy lodge nestled deep in the woods is perfect for a relaxing–maybe even romantic–weekend away. The Inn boasts spacious old...

Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones Genre : Fantasy Series : Wintersong, book 1 About the Book  : The last night of the year. Now the days of winter begin and the Goblin King rides abroad, searching for his bride…. All her life, Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, dangerous Goblin King. They’ve enraptured her mind and spirit and inspired her musical compositions. Now eighteen and helping to run her family’s inn, Liesel can’t...

Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan Narration : Tim Gerard Reynolds Genre : Fantasy Series : The Riyria Revelations, book 2 About the Book  : A PUPPET IS CROWNED. THE TRUE HEIR REMAINS HIDDEN. A ROGUE’S SECRET COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. War has come to Melengar and once more Royce and Hadrian are hired to make a desperate gamble and form an alliance with the Nationalists whom are fighting the Imperialists in the south. As the power...

Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan Narration : Tim Gerard Reynolds Genre : Fantasy Series : The Riyria Revelations, book 1 About the Book  : THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY. There’s no ancient evil to defeat or orphan destined for greatness, just unlikely heroes and classic adventure. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, are two enterprising rogues who...

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Genre : Fantasy Series : The Folk of the Air, book 1 About the Book  : Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King. To...