What I'm writing, What I'm reading
I received a digital advance copy of Joan is Okay by Weike Wang through NetGalley. Joan is Okay is scheduled for release on January 18, 2022. Joan is Okay follows a thirtysomething Chinese-American doctor who works in the intensive care unit of a New York City hospital. Joan is established and content when her father’s... Continue Reading →
It was always autumn at the bench. The thought flitted through Misha’s mind as she swiped another blob of snow from her cheek. What was falling from the sky was not flakes. Nothing delicate. They were blobs of slush, and reminded Misha of the mashed parsnips her baby brother liked to fling from his chair... Continue Reading →
I received a digital advance copy of Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey via NetGalley. Hello, Transcriber is scheduled for release on November 30, 2021. Hello, Transcriber is the story of Hazel, a woman hired as a transcriber for a police department in Wisconsin. Hazel is married (no longer happily), and seems to be hiding in... Continue Reading →
“Hey,” he shouted at her back. “You’re going the wrong way.” In Eliza’s head, it was a shout, an interruption of the thought spiral that had so thoroughly distracted her. In reality, it was likely a very normal tone of voice, perhaps even quiet. She stopped, her hand raised to push open the door in... Continue Reading →
I received a digital advance copy of All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman via NetGalley. All of Us Villains is scheduled for release on November 9, 2021. All of Us Villains follows seven young adults, each the champion of their magical family. The Blood Moon has risen, and the Blood... Continue Reading →
I received a digital advance copy of These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant via Net Galley. These Silent Woods is scheduled for release on October 26, 2021. These Silent Woods follows Cooper and the life he has created for himself and his young daughter Finch tucked away in the woods. Finch has known no... Continue Reading →
I received a digital advance readers copy of Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo via NetGalley. Sankofa is scheduled for release on October 5, 2021. Sankofa is a woman in search of her lost personal history. She has recently separated from her husband, her daughter is out in the world as an adult, and her mother has... Continue Reading →
I received a digital advance reader copy of The Liar of Red Valley by Walter Goodwater from NetGalley. The Liar of Red Valley is scheduled for release on September 28, 2021. Sadie has always known her mother was a liar. Her mother’s gift from the Red Valley allows her to change the story of anyone... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a witch realized she might not have done exactly what she thought she had done. Yes, she had talked with the girl, established a price for what she desired. Yes, she had harvested the seeds to give the girl what she desired. That was the moment the trouble began. When the... Continue Reading →
I received an Advance Reading Copy of The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward from the publisher (Nightfire). The Last House of Needless Street is scheduled for release on September 28, 2021. The Last House on Needless Street is a very difficult book to talk about without giving spoilers. Apologies for my vagueries... Continue Reading →
Susan Monroe McGrath 