Title: The Eyes are the Best Part Author: Monika Kim Genre: Thriller Plot: Ji-Won’s father has recently up and left her family. He says he’s found someone else. A few months later, her mom starts seeing another man, Gregory. He’s a white guy with the bluest eyes. Jo-won’s mother says eating fish eyes will bringContinue reading “The Eyes are the Best Part – Monika Kim”
Category Archives: Expectations
Annihilation – Jeff Vandermeer
Title: Annihilation Author: Jeff Vander Genre: Thriller, Sci-fi Plot: A group of four women have volunteered to go to Area X as the twelfth expedition. The leader is the psychologist. The three others are a biologist (who’s also the narrator), the surveyor, and the anthropologist. Area X is a mysterious area. No one is sureContinue reading “Annihilation – Jeff Vandermeer”
Breathless – Amy McCulloch
Title: Breathless Author: Amy McCulloch Genre: Thriller Plot: Cecily Wong is a journalist chosen to summit Manaslu with the great mountaineer Charles McVeigh. He’s on the last mountain for his ’14 clean’ expedition, climbing 14 mountains without any help. She’s promised an exclusive interview with him if she summits the peak with him. It wouldContinue reading “Breathless – Amy McCulloch”
Run Rose Run – Dolly Parton and James Patterson
Title: Run Rose Run Authors: Dolly Parton and James Patterson Genre: Mystery Plot: AnnieLee Keyes has found a way to Nashville to start a country music career. It’s been a rough start to get there. She won’t say how she got to the city but she’s got a lot of talent, looks, and gumption. She’sContinue reading “Run Rose Run – Dolly Parton and James Patterson”
The Lost Symbol – Dan Brown
Title: The Lost Symbol Author: Dan Brown Genre: Mystery Plot: Robert Langdon is called to Washington DC for a conference at the Smithsonian by a friend, Peter Sullivan. Only there’s no conference, and Robert had only talked with Peter’s assistant. Then Peter’s hand is found in a room, pointing to the sky. Robert knows it’sContinue reading “The Lost Symbol – Dan Brown”
Say You’ll Remember Me – Abby Jimenez
Title: Say You’ll Remember Me Author: Abby Jimenez Narrators: Christine Lakin, Matt Lanter Genre: Romance Plot: Xavier Rush is a young veterinarian running his own clinic in Minnesota. Samantha is the social media manager for local company. They meet by chance when she brings a rescue kitten to his clinic. They make a rash decisionContinue reading “Say You’ll Remember Me – Abby Jimenez”
Oath of the Wolf – Elisabeth Wheatley
This is book 2 in the Wrath and Weeping Series. Book 1 is Tears of the Wolf Title: Oath of the Wolf Author: Elisabeth Wheatley Genre: Fantasy Plot: After settling down, Cenric and Brynn have started a life in Ombra. Then Cenric gets orders from the Valdari king, Ovrek. He wants Cenric to return toContinue reading “Oath of the Wolf – Elisabeth Wheatley”
Yellowface – R.F. Kuang
Title: Yellowface Author: R.F. Kuang Narrator: Helen Laser Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Junie Hayward has always been jealous of her friend Athena Liu. Athena’s gotten lucky in the book publishing world. She’s had book deal after book deal. Junie’s first book barely made a blip in the book world. After a freak accident while AthenaContinue reading “Yellowface – R.F. Kuang”
Theo of Golden – Allen Levi
Title: Theo of Golden Author: Allen Levi Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Theo is a recent arrival to the city of Golden, Georgia. He’s a quiet old soul who wanders around the Promenade most days. Theo wandered into a coffee shop called Chalice and notices the portraits on the wall. They’re portraits of residents of GoldenContinue reading “Theo of Golden – Allen Levi”
What the Wind Knows – Amy Harmon
Title: What the Wind Knows Author: Amy Harmon Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Anne Gallagher is a second generation Irish immigrant and well established author in 2001. Her grandfather, Eoin, raised her in America. His parents died in the fight for Irish independence from the British. Anne grew up hearing of their bravery and how theyContinue reading “What the Wind Knows – Amy Harmon”
