My Book Reviews

All the Water in the World Erin Caffell 5 of 5 stars 3/19/2025 When I read a book like this, I wish I could wipe my memory slate clean and read it all over again, enjoying it just as much time after time. What a beautiful, well-written story of a not so distant future when the earth is returning to one big ocean. This book reminds me of "The Light Pirate", which I also loved. It happened in the groves of Florida; this book happens in the steel and concrete world of New York. The author's perception of what could happen and how different personalities evolve is almost clairvoyant. If you tire of your little world and want a respite, crawl into this sweet novel. Faith in humanity, stamina when needed, and the hope for good is always a welcome respite. Thanks so much to St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. The publishing date is January 7, 2025. The Jackal’s Mistress Chris Bohjalian 5 of 5 stars 3/15/2025 I always enjoy Chris Bohjalian’s books, a...