Category Archives: General fiction

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore – a Book Review

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I was first introduced to Liz Moore a few years ago when I devoured The Unseen World, which I noted in my goodreads review from 2017 as “quietly spectacular.” I remember it being a technologically-driven mystery for super smart people, … Continue reading →

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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty – a Book Review

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Any time Liane Moriarty releases a new title, it’s highly anticipated. While I can’t say any of her more recent books have quite blown me away like Big Little Lies which sparked a near obsession in me, I haven’t read … Continue reading →

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Lucky Turtle by Bill Roorbach – a Book Review

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Well, here you have it. This is my final catch-up review of 2024 and then I can turn over a new leaf and pledge to be more on top of things for 2025. I barely made it with this one … Continue reading →

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami (translated by Jay Rubin)- a Book Review

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This is quite possibly the most difficult review I’ll write for 2024. Yes, please ignore the fact that I’m posting my last 3 reviews (3!!!) for 2024 finished books in 2025. Forgive me, I’m not really on my game, as … Continue reading →

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Don’t Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan – a Book Review

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This is why I do a reading challenge every year and why I often try to put categories outside my comfort zone on my list. Rarely, if ever, would I seek out a book in verse. In this case, I’m … Continue reading →

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The Women by Kristen Hannah – a Book Review

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I feel I’m cheating a bit with this pick of The Women by Kristen Hannah as my reading challenge choice as a book recommended by a fellow blogger. I have, after all, read a lot of Kristen Hannah and would … Continue reading →

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James by Percival Everett – a Book Review

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I hope you came here for unpopular opinions, because I’m about to throw one at you. I’m not a big Mark Twain fan. I know, I know, but hear me out… It’s not his ideas. I love the concept of … Continue reading →

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Funny Story by Emily Henry – a Book Review

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Yes, this will be an actual book review. While my last two reviews were stark reminders of how truly FORKED the United States is, this book is like basking in the warmth of the sun on a sandy beach with … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Beyond the Sea (The Cerulean Chronicles Book #2) by T.J. Klune – a Book Review (and more random thoughts for society)

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This is the second book that it makes me sad to read in the era of Donald Trump’s second reign of terror. But… this time, I’m going to take a different tone. Less “burn it to the ground” and more … Continue reading →

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The Book of Thorns by Hester Fox – a Book Review (Sort of)

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

It makes me tremendously sad to review this book at the moment. Here we have yet another incredible work of literature that celebrates those women throughout history who toiled and fought for the respect they should be given only to … Continue reading →

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