Lucy’s sister, Nicky is missing and has been for over a year. Lucy, unable to come to terms with her disappearance is convinced that she is the third victim in a string of kidnappings in her small Irish town. As Lucy continues to put herself in even more dangerous positions, Angela a civilian for the…
Tag: August 2023
After That Night
Ah Karin Slaughter, one of my all-time favorite authors. I can’t tell you how and long I tried to get an early copy of the newest Will Trent installment. I almost didn’t manage it but I ended up with an audiobook, and I am not mad about it because Kathleen Early, who narrates the series,…
August 2023 Book of the Month
Another month and another patch of books to pick from! This month we get to choose from 6 main picks and an additional 4 add-ons. There are a couple of repeat authors in the mix but I’m sad to not see more debut authors. I’m all for repeat authors, especially since I love the authors…
August 2023 | BOTM Predictions
August has so many great books coming out that I had a tough time narrowing down what I’d like to see as picks. I do have two confirmed picks and in order to avoid spoilers I won’t call them out. But if you’d like to know them, message me a=on Instagram @speakingof.books. While I have…
The Last One
When Caz wakes up to find herself alone on a cruise liner, she starts to panic. Where is her boyfriend Pete who she’s on the cruise with? Where is the captain, and other travelers? Where did they all go? As she gets closer to the truth, she’s determined to survive the journey. I really wanted…
Shark Heart
What a weird and absolutely lovely story. Based on the description alone, I had my doubts I would enjoy this book. But a few other readers I trust said they loved this story, so I decided to give it a chance. Shark Heart follows Lewis and his wife, Wren, as they navigate Lewis’ transformation into…
Good Bad Girl
Mother’s Day means different things to different people. To some it’s a day of celebration, to others it’s a reminder of the worst days of your life. 20 years ago on Mother’s Day a baby was stolen from a stroller. Now, two murders exactly 20 years later, are opening up old wounds from the kidnapping…
It’s Not a Cult
Reading books about cults is a one of my favorite things. I also am a huge fan of Mona Awad’s fever dream writing and I was stoked when Alcove Press sent me a copy of Lauren Danhof’s It’s Not A Cult. Glinda Glass’ mom is not in a cult, at least that’s what she keeps…
Augst 2023 Most Anticipated
I seriously need authors to start writing slower or for the publishing companies to not publish a single thing for the next 796 months. My ‘to be read’ list is jam packed, and with so many books in August coming out, I am just never going to catch up. If I only get to read…
None of This is True
Alix Summers and Josie Fair while completely different, are both on the cusp of change. When their paths cross on their shared 45th birthday, their lives will never be the same. Josie has a story to tell and she wants Alix, as a successful podcaster, to tell that story. But Josie is not who she…