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Stolen Tongues

"If you speak long enough into the void, someone is bound to start listening." Author: Felix Blackwell Faye and Felix are a happy couple, ready to celebrate their engagement in a secluded cabin on Pale Peak. The idyllic scenery soon takes on an ominous tinge, however, as the snow roles in and an unseen man starts screaming in the woods. Isolated, paranoid, and helpless, the couple soon realize that the voices that call to them outside are anything but human. Stolen Tongues starts with a chilling encounter with the supernatural that sets the precedent of the paranormal in Felix’s and Faye’s [...]

Frances Carden2025-08-02T19:36:43-07:00August 2nd, 2025|Tags: book review, horror, read, reading|

Too Good To Be True

"The irony in unbearable things is that they actually are bearable." Author: Carola Lovering You’ve heard the old saying – if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. This certainly describes Skye’s sudden whirlwind romance and marriage to Burke. Skye is a beautiful, wealthy woman. But her extreme OCD has turned away many a would-be suitor. Another event from her past has also left her traumatized and unable to trust. But Burke is different – or so she thinks. After returning from the honeymoon, Skye “accidentally” receives an email that shatters everything. Burke’s digital diary is included as an [...]

Frances Carden2025-07-28T17:28:23-07:00July 28th, 2025|Tags: book of the month, book review, botm, fiction, read, reading, thriller, Too Good to Be True|

Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, The

“Light is only possible through dialogue between cultures, not through rejection of one or the other.” Author: James McBride Set in the 1930s, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store is the story of Chicken Hill and its diverse residents. It’s a uniquely American story, showcasing elements of the diaspora, highlighting racism and segregation, focusing on the individuals who compose a community, and championing overcoming through effective resistance. The story has a bit of everything (and everyone), but mainly focuses on the town’s Jewish and Black communities, which form a close relationship with each other through the magically named grocery story where [...]

Frances Carden2025-07-20T17:19:37-07:00July 20th, 2025|Tags: book review, contemporary fiction, read, reading|