Tag: NetGalley
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Book Review: The Star from Calcutta by Sujata Massey
The fifth installment in the Perveen Mistry series, The Star from Calcutta by Sujata Massey, is to be published March 3, 2026. I started this series in 2019, when I was recuperating from surgery to repair a a broken ankle, and read the first two books in quick succession. I really enjoyed the third and…
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Book Review: This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman
This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Random House, February 10, 2026) is described as “a kaleidoscopic portrait of a modern American family,” but in some ways, I feel like parts of this story could have been set way back in time. Yes, this story does involve a divorced couple co-parenting their two daughters,…
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Book Review: Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove
Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove (St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books, February 17, 2026) is described by the publisher as a “lighter, modern gothic mystery,” and I think that is pretty accurate. I only recently discovered that I like a touch of magical realism mixed in with my mysteries, thanks to Evie Woods’ books, The…
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My 2026 Reading List: An Essay About Books
Thanksgiving 2025 is nearly upon us and I can’t wait to start my cooking and baking tomorrow! But, I am equally busy trying to complete my reading goal for 2025: as of today, I’ve read 64, halfway through my 65th, and have 10 more to read to meet my annual goal for this year of…
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Book Review: Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker
First, thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this memoir (via audiobook) which was published by Macmillan in September of this year. Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker explains a lot. Some time ago I was aware via social media that something was going on with her, there was an ominous post on…
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My September Reads
Another busy month, heavy on writing and light on reading. We have also been streaming more than usual which I may have to cut back on, but there’s a lot of good content across the streaming platforms! I have a wonderful stack of books on deck for October, starting with Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid,…
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Book Review: Just One Gift by Linda Sue Park
I was browsing new titles on NetGalley recently and saw a title listed that immediately caught my attention. The book was Just One Gift (HarperCollins/Clarion Books, April 2026) by Linda Sue Park. I didn’t know Linda Sue Park at all until late summer 2017 when I found out that I would be teaching one section…
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo 