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14 Dec 202214 Dec 2022 Rockwall County Library Adults, fiction, science

Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

Marie Benedict brings many historical figures to life in her novels. She intentionally choose women that have been overlooked by history. In her own words she writes about "unknown but … Continue reading Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

8 Jul 20229 Jul 2022 Rockwall County Library Uncategorized

300 Days of Sun by Deborah Lawrenson [Book Review].

Taking some time off from a stalled journalism career, Joanna never expects to be chasing another story in Faro, Portugal. That is exactly what happens when she enrolls in a … Continue reading 300 Days of Sun by Deborah Lawrenson [Book Review].

19 May 202121 May 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, fiction

Book Review: The Small Hand by Susan Hill

On his way back from a client on the coast, Andrew Snow, a rare book dealer, cuts through the Downs and has an odd experience. After leaving the main road, … Continue reading Book Review: The Small Hand by Susan Hill

19 May 202119 May 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, fiction, Uncategorized

Book Review: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.

Imagine a ruined house, an inheritance, a mysterious set of feral twins, a topiary garden, a murder, a ghost--these are just some of the Gothic elements that permeate The Thirteenth Tale. Vida Winter, a … Continue reading Book Review: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.

17 May 202117 May 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, fiction

Book Review: Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase

 When a couple chooses an ancient mansion, Pencraw Hall (aka Black Rabbit Hall) as their wedding venue, strange things come to light. Neither knows the history of the house--the Altons' … Continue reading Book Review: Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase

6 May 20216 May 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, thrillers

Book Review of Mr. Tender’s Girl by Carter Wilson

Quite possibly there's no worst feeling than be watched, scrutinized or stalked. Mr. Tender's Girl captures the nightmare of being observed by a group of online "fans."  At fourteen, Alice … Continue reading Book Review of Mr. Tender’s Girl by Carter Wilson

1 May 20212 May 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, fiction, Memoir

May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

Brina, Elizabeth Miki. Speak, Okinawa: a Memoir. Brina struggles to understand her parents and her unique heritage. Brina is a Japanese-American writer who currently lives and teaches in New Orleans. … Continue reading May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

29 Apr 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, fiction, Uncategorized

Book Review: Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen

Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen  In one of the best novels of 2014, Rebecca Rasmussen describes both the joy and the loneliness of the Minnesota wilderness. Eveline, joins her German husband, Emil, in … Continue reading Book Review: Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen

29 Apr 202129 Apr 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults

Book Review: Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

What looks like an accidental drowning might actually be a suicide. Told in alternating voices, this suspense-saturated drama is Hawkins' second novel.  Nel isn't very well liked in her small … Continue reading Book Review: Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

8 Apr 202115 Apr 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Maggie O'Farrell

Book Review: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

Though its hard to believe, in the not too distant past women could be placed in insane asylums by their husbands or families if they refused to conform to norms.  … Continue reading Book Review: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

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