Friday, June 12, 2026

One Word Kill

Title: One Word Kill

Author: Mark Lawrence

Publisher: 47North
 
ISBN: 9781503958265
 
Thoughts: Interesting combination of futuristic sci-fi and D&D gaming, but too much of the plot was unrealistic.
 
Rating: 2/5

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Warlord

Title: Warlord

Author: Angela Knight

Publisher: Penguin Group
 
ISBN: 9780425217849
 
Thoughts: I enjoyed the story of the main novel and novella, but could have done without the spice, which is about all the two short stories were.
 
Rating: 3/5

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

In the Dark Streets Shineth

Title: In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story

Author: David McCullough

Publisher: Shadow Mountain
 
ISBN: 9781606418314
 
Thoughts: Short, uplifting account of the Christmas Eve meeting between FDR and Churchill.
 
Rating: 3/5

Monday, June 8, 2026

The Sherlock Society

Title: The Sherlock Society

Author: James Ponti

Publisher: Aladdin
 
ISBN: 9781665923547
 
Thoughts: Fun and fast-paced middle school mystery that is also all about family and friendship.
 
Rating: 4/5

Mothers and Sons

Title: Mothers and Sons

Author: Adam Haslett

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
 
ISBN: n/a
 
Thoughts: A very character-driven novel, but I could barely connect with Peter and not at all with Ann.
 
Rating: 2/5