Book Review: The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller

The Memory of Animals - Claire Fuller (Tin House Books, 2023) I received an Advanced e-copy of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Publication date is June 6, 2023. As the world is ravaged by a deadly pandemic, Neffy has volunteered as a patient for a vaccine trial.… Continue reading Book Review: The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller

Book Review: Buck’s Pantry by Khristin Wierman

I received an Advance Readers e-copy of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Three women's paths cross one night at a convenience store in small-town Texas. Lianna is a New York businesswoman in town for an important meeting, who already hates the whole state even before she is… Continue reading Book Review: Buck’s Pantry by Khristin Wierman

Book Review: Next Sunday by Nancy Beach & Samantha Beach Kiley

I received an Advance Readers e-copy of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Pubdate was 14 June 2022. The subtitle of this book is "An Honest Dialogue About the Future of the Church". The dialogue here takes place between mother and daughter,… Continue reading Book Review: Next Sunday by Nancy Beach & Samantha Beach Kiley

Book Review: The Further Adventures of Miss Petitfour by Anne Michaels

The Further Adventures of Miss Petitfour - Anne Michaels (Penguin Random House, 2022) I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book thanks to Penguin Random House and NetGalley. All opinions are my own (and Pearl's). Miss Petitfour and her cats are back! Their further adventures include wearing sweaters, visiting a shop that carries just… Continue reading Book Review: The Further Adventures of Miss Petitfour by Anne Michaels

Book Review: Little Prayers for Ordinary Days

Little Prayers for Ordinary Days - Katy Bowser Hutson, Flo Paris Oakes, and Tish Harrison Warren (IVP Kids, 2022) I received an Advance Readers' Copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Publication date: May 31st, 2022 In the past year I have been leaning into my liturgical roots.… Continue reading Book Review: Little Prayers for Ordinary Days

Book Review: The Odyssey by Lara Williams

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my ow. Publication date: April 26, 2022 This is such a weird book it's hard to know where to start. Weird doesn't mean bad though; discomfiting strikes me as a good description for Lara Williams latest book.… Continue reading Book Review: The Odyssey by Lara Williams

Book Review: Defenestrate by Renee Branum

I received an Advance e-copy of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Publication Date: January 25, 2022 I'm a sucker for any book that might be set in Prague so I was immediately intrigued by the title of this debut novel. To me, the word defenestrate brings to… Continue reading Book Review: Defenestrate by Renee Branum

Book Review: Sufferance by Thomas King

I received an advance e-copy of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Having recently read my first book by Thomas King (see my review of Indians on Vacation here), I thought I'd give his latest book a try too. While I knew before starting that Sufferance would be… Continue reading Book Review: Sufferance by Thomas King

Book Review: My Heart by Semezdin Mehmedinović

My Heart - Semezdin Mehmedinović (Catapult, 2021)  I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. This book is for sale now. My Heart is a gentle, contemplative read. It is like reading the journal of a man who knows he is living the second… Continue reading Book Review: My Heart by Semezdin Mehmedinović

Book Review: Satellite Love by Genki Ferguson

Satellite Love - Genki Ferguson (McClelland & Stewart, 2021) I received an Advanced Readers e-copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Satellite Love was released 2 March 2021. This is a charmingly weird book. There are four characters whose perspectives we see from at various points and one… Continue reading Book Review: Satellite Love by Genki Ferguson