Books: The Haunting of Whitehall Manor by L.V. Pires

I was in the mood recently for a good old-fashioned gothic horror story, and lo and behold, my Kindle Unlimited recommendations seemed to read my mind once again, offering for my literary pleasure the gothic novel The Haunting of Whitehall Manor by L.V. Pires. I had never read anything by this author before, but she’s … More Books: The Haunting of Whitehall Manor by L.V. Pires

Books: This Is Where We Talk Things Out by Caitlin Marceau

The 2022 novella This is Where We Talk Things Out was my first experience reading Canadian author Caitlin Marceau, and it definitely won’t be the last, because this was a gripping, fast-paced story that I blazed through in less than two hours. I’ve seen it compared to Stephen King’s Misery (due to the “trapped in … More Books: This Is Where We Talk Things Out by Caitlin Marceau

Books: The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

Another random spin of the Kindle Unlimited wheel has brought me yet another wildly entertaining read, thank goodness. I’m not entirely sure why I chose Paulette Kennedy’s 2024 novel The Devil and Mrs. Davenport over all the other recommendations on offer; something about the title and the “midcentury suburbia” vibe of the cover just really … More Books: The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

Books: The Absolutely Fine Novel by Foray Jumpman

Some time ago, I was contacted by a California-based author named Foray Jumpman, and he asked if I would read and review his 2023 book The Absolutely Fine Novel, the first in a seven-book series. He acknowledged that it wasn’t a genre I would usually cover, but you guys know me, I’m pretty open-minded, so … More Books: The Absolutely Fine Novel by Foray Jumpman