I was able to read sixteen books that release in July and here are the seven best. It's an eclectic list, but hopefully, there's something for everyone. As with my past lists, I will provide a short blurb about each book, and you can click on the title for the full review. Releasing July 3rd:... Continue Reading →
The Prisoner in the Castle by Susan Elia MacNeal
After her last mission, Maggie Hope has been designated a person who 'knows too much.' She and nine other similarly disposed agents have been cast away to 'Forbidden Island' on the Scottish coast. They while away the days reading, recreating, and drinking tea, liquor, and unfortunately, poison. When their minder Captain Evans dies of a... Continue Reading →
On the Ganges: Encounters with Saints and Sinners on India’s Mythic River by George Black
‘You have to understand,’ a friend had told me once, only half-joking. ‘In India, there are no facts.’ George Black's On the Ganges is a sweeping travelogue that both reflects on the genre itself in Indian history as well as furthers the writing style with decisive insight into contemporary issues in the country. The author... Continue Reading →
City of Lies by Sam Hawke
Roman Emperor Claudius was poisoned by his slave Halotus. The very one whose job it was to taste and deem his food safe. The secret service has been used by many presidents to sample and keep them from harm's way. And some say the current administration goes to McDonald's to avoid poisoning (some irony there).... Continue Reading →
Liebster Award
I was recently nominated for the Liebster Award by Kaleena @ Reader Voracious! Thanks so much for the recognition, and I hope you check out her blog because it is awesome. Here are a couple posts of hers that I have really enjoyed: Review of Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hill Edelweiss 101: Tips &... Continue Reading →