Tag Archives: debut novels

“A Perfect Sentence” by Patrick Starnes – Book Review

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

Desperately dissatisfied with his comfortable, middle-class life, and meandering through his days, Keir Buchan feels like he is just going through the motions of living. A writer of detective novels, he has just been made redundant from the University where … Continue reading →

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“The Red Address Book” by Sofia Lundberg – Book Review

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

Originally written in Swedish and translated to English by Alice Menzies The elderly Doris is nearing the end of her life in her native Stockholm, Sweden. Her only close relative is her great-niece, Jenny who is a busy young mother … Continue reading →

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“Sweet Little Lies” by Caz Frear – Book Review

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

“Problem is, while the lie may be sweet as it falls from your lips, the feeling in your gut is always putridly sour. And almost always bang-on.” “I’ve spent most of my life, not exactly sure in the belief, but … Continue reading →

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“Distress Signals” by Catherine Ryan Howard – Book Review

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Adam Dunne and Sarah O’Connell have been living together for almost a decade now. He is a screenwriter waiting for his ‘big break‘. She works in PR and supports them both. Adam has just received some good news and finally … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday Feb. 7, 2019 (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a debut novel that I read over four years ago. “In a Vertigo of Silence” was a title that I got from NetGalley … Continue reading →

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“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens – Book Review

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

“abandoned, hungry and cold” North Carolina 1952 – We meet little six-year-old Kya Clark on the day her mother walks out of their marsh ‘shack’ for the last time. Covered in bruises, Kya’s mother has left her drunken, abusive husband … Continue reading →

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“The Widows” by Jess Montgomery – Book Review

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

“Inspired by the true story of Ohio’s first female sheriff, this is a powerful debut about two women’s search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community.” A story of two courageous, hard-working, and … Continue reading →

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“The House on Foster Hill” by Jamie Jo Wright

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

Blurb: Kaine Prescott is no stranger to death. When her husband died two years ago, her pleas for further investigation into his suspicious death fell on deaf ears. In desperate need of a fresh start, Kaine purchases an old house … Continue reading →

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“The Visitors” by Catherine Burns

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

“…she wrapped her arms around Mother’s angular hips for comfort. Physical affection wasn’t encouraged, however, in the Zetland family, and she soon felt herself peeled off with extreme delicacy.” In this compelling debut thriller we first meet Marion Zetland.  Born … Continue reading →

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“The Salt House” by Lisa Duffy @TouchstoneBooks @lisaduffywriter

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

“…Gorgeously written, heartbreaking, yet hopeful debut set during a Maine summer traces the lives of a young family in the aftermath of tragedy.” “the isolation of sorrow” In a small Maine coastal town lives the Kelly family. Father Jack is … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Dark Water” by Sara Bailey for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in October 2016 by Nightingale Editions and … Continue reading →

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“The last wave” by Gillian Best

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

A novel that shows how ordinary people can be extraordinary. This novel is about the Roberts family who live in Dover, England. In particular, it is about Martha Roberts – wife, mother, and long distance swimmer. We first meet Martha … Continue reading →

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“Sometimes I lie” by Alice Feeney (@alicewriterland @HQstories)

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

I’ve been anxious to read “Sometimes I lie” ever since I won a copy via a Twitter giveaway.  A thriller riddled with twists and an unreliable narrator ensured that I wasn’t disappointed.  Whew! “People are not mirrors, they don’t see … Continue reading →

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“The Cheesemaker’s House” by Jane Cable (#blogtour @rararesources @JaneCable)

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Today I’m delighted to kickoff the Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour for Jane Cable’s debut novel, “The Cheesemaker’s House“.  The Yorkshire setting and the hint of a historical mystery are what first attracted me to the novel. Plus, I’m always … Continue reading →

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“The secret life of Mrs. London” by Rebecca Rosenberg (spotlight #blogtour)

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

2018 BEST NEW NOVEL nominee! I’m so happy to be included in the blog tour for the historical novel “The secret life of Mrs. London“. which reveals the love triangle between Houdini, Charmian and Jack London. Only one woman could … Continue reading →

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