The Heirs by Susan Rieger

Susan Rieger’s The Heirs shares the story of an Upper West Side New York family – the Falkes’ – in the wake of Rupert’s, their patriarch, passing. It follows the widow, Eleanor, and her five adult children as they work through a strange, Vera, suing their father’s estate, claiming him as the father of her own adult children. This complicates …

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The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan

A historical novel, set in the English countryside After having read Girl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier, I was interested in dipping my toes a bit farther into the historical fiction waters. And, as I’d hoped, this debut novel by Jennifer Ryan was exactly what I needed. This novel revolves around a (female!) choir. I have spent all …

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The Mirror Shop by Nicholas Bundock

While I love a good suspenseful drama on TV, I’ve never really been one to pick up any type of mystery or thriller when looking for my next read. So when The Mirror Shop was presented to me as a “cozy mystery” I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I am happy to say that I was not disappointed. …

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Everything You Need You Have by Gerad Kite

When I started reading this short, self-help guide I was looking forward to reading something new and innovative that would add to what I already know about finding peace within myself. While I did not find anything new in his work his idea of being at home in one’s self, regardless of physical location or belongings, is an idea that …

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