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My book blog only includes books I'd recommend. I wouldn't want to discourage someone from reading a book with a bad review. Whether you (or I!) enjoy a book is largely dependent on preference and mood. Whatever mood you're in today, find a good book to read. Enjoy!
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The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Calling all Fantasy lovers! Ready to pick your new house? Are you a Raven, Fox, Monkey, Ox, Bear, Tiger, Hound, or Dragon? This epic high fantasy novel is well-written, intricately plotted, and delightfully funny. It's full of twists and turns that you wont see coming. Y’all, there is a MAP at the beginning of this book. That is an immediate green flag for me. Don’t be intimidated by its size. At no point did I want the story to end. Give me book two please! The reign of Bers

Gail Dalton
Jan 15


Once There were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Must read for winter! Literary fiction meets murder mystery in this fascinating story. A unique novel that is hard to put down. McConaghy is a beautiful writer! Inti Flynn leads a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing gray wolves to the remote Highlands. She hopes to heal the dying landscape, but the town is against reintroducing wolves near their livestock. When a farmer is found dead, Inti knowns who the town will blame. But if the wolves didn’t make the kill, then

Gail Dalton
Nov 11, 2025


The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Cassie, a bookseller, receives a gift from her favorite customer: "The Book of Doors." This isn't just any book, it's capable of unlocking any door, anywhere in the world. Soon, Cassie and her best friend, Izzy, are stepping through portals to places previously only dreamed of. Unbeknownst to Cassie, she now holds an artifact that formidable collectors would stop at nothing to possess. And this isn't the only magical book out there, there are others that grant its owner’s uni

Gail Dalton
Oct 15, 2025


How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
This book is an absolute delight! I found myself captivated by each character. Each person is lovable and charming in a unique way....

Gail Dalton
Apr 8, 2025


Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli
A spellbinding, bingeable thriller! I haven’t read anything like this before. Three women were killed by the same man. The only people...

Gail Dalton
Jan 17, 2025


Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Imagine a woman stands up in the middle of your flight. The plane is crowded. There has already been a long delay. All you want to do is...

Gail Dalton
Oct 16, 2024


Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Funny, Saucy, and Spicy! This was a quick read for me. Thorpe’s writing, descriptions, and character building are excellent. The...

Gail Dalton
Aug 19, 2024


Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
An enjoyable, thrilling summer read. This is an action-packed page turner! Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on earth, is about to explode...

Gail Dalton
Jul 8, 2024


Marmee: A Novel by Sarah Miller
What a charming and emotional novel! A retelling of Little Women from the perspective of Marmee. The story is told through journal...

Gail Dalton
Apr 30, 2024


None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
A popular podcaster, Alix Summers, meets an unassuming woman, Josie Fair. They are both out celebrating their forty-fifth birthday. After...

Gail Dalton
Mar 19, 2024


The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Magic and adventure on the high seas! I loved this book. Shannon Chakraborty has some serious writing skills. The plot felt very...

Gail Dalton
Jan 19, 2024


Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen
**A Fairy Tale for Adults!** This tale is about love, loss, friendship and redemption. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I...

Gail Dalton
Dec 14, 2023


The Graceling Realm by Kristin Cashore
If you want fantasy, romance, and adventure these are the books for you. They’re YA novels but lean towards an older audience. You don’t...

Gail Dalton
Oct 10, 2023


Horse by Geraldine Brooks
I loved this historical fiction novel. It’s based on the true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington. It was interesting to...

Gail Dalton
Jul 15, 2023


Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
**BEACH READ** Take this book on vacation with you. It’s a quick and easy read. The storyline is heartwarming and entertaining. I loved...

Gail Dalton
Jun 9, 2023


The Measure by Nikki Erlick
How do you measure a life? Is it measured by how long you live or by what you leave behind? This book held my attention. The novel is...

Gail Dalton
Feb 10, 2023


The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
If you enjoy science fiction fantasy, pick this series for your next vacation. Each book jumps straight into the plot, followed by...

Gail Dalton
Jan 5, 2023


Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
I couldn’t put this book down. I waited 8 weeks for my library copy and now I understand why. Here are some things I said while reading:...

Gail Dalton
Oct 6, 2022


Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
A beautifully written novel that I highly recommend. While the novel is fiction, it is based on true events. During WWII, an ocean liner...

Gail Dalton
Jul 1, 2022


West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Woodrow Wilson Nickel, at age 105, feels enough energy for one last act: to write his story. At age seventeen, he travelled cross-country...

Gail Dalton
Jan 7, 2022
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