Author Archives: bseat

Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit

Posted on April 22, 2022 by bseat

One of the things I have learned is that history told by the powerful, the winners and the the dominant is not a complete history. Unless we hear from the losers, the subjugated, or the powerless, we do not get … Continue reading →

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Posted on April 15, 2022 by bseat

I am at an age now where, in liking back on my life I see opportunities not taken, paths not taken and decisions, that although at the time seemed inconsequential, had a major impact on my life. Even though I … Continue reading →

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Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doer

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bseat

Stories that intertwine are always fascinating, but often encounter difficulties in their execution. Not only do the stories need to intertwine in a way that makes sense but they need to show that the intertwining has a purpose. Often authors … Continue reading →

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Go Tell the Bees I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon

Posted on April 1, 2022 by bseat

Sometimes you just bond with an author and their characters. I did that many years ago when I read the first in Gabaldon’s series, Outlander, and every time I  read one book I look forward to the next book. So … Continue reading →

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The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

Posted on March 25, 2022 by bseat

There seem to be a steady stream of books that place the main character, mostly female, in dangerous, disorienting situations not of their own making. It is a clever plot line, but one that can quickly become hackneyed if not … Continue reading →

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Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley

Posted on March 18, 2022 by bseat

The sounds of the surf and the feel of the soft, warm sand of vacation are now just a memory and I am back home to a cherry tree in full bloom and the bulbs I planted in the fall, … Continue reading →

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On Vacation

Posted on March 11, 2022 by bseat

I hope to have a new review next week. In the meantime, please enjoy this lovely scene from the beach!

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Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka (author) and Sam Malissa (Translator)

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bseat

Bullet Train is one of these books people who know and understand Japanese culture will love, and those who love complicated, twisty suspense will also appreciate for its intricate plot lines. The premise: murder on a train, would seem to … Continue reading →

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What I Am Reading On Vacation!

Posted on February 25, 2022 by bseat

When you read this I am hoping to be on the beach in Mexico! We were not able to go last year, pandemic and all, but this year we decided to go even if it was a bit risky to … Continue reading →

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The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Posted on February 18, 2022 by bseat

This book was listed by The New York Times as one of the “Best Thrillers of the Year,” so I gave it a try and was surprised that it was so popular. This book borrows heavily from Agatha Christie’s “county house” mysteries, where … Continue reading →

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