Author Archives: bseat

The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder

Posted on March 28, 2025 by bseat

Joseph Finder is a very versatile author. From his Nick Heller series which began with Vanished, to many stand alone novels he has created interesting characters who face extraordinary challenges that cause them to find an inner strength and tenacity … Continue reading →

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Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz

Posted on March 21, 2025 by bseat

Every year in late February, early March I look forward to Hurwitz’s latest release in the Orphan X series. I have been following Evan Smoak, otherwise known as Orphan X, since the beginning and have loved to see the development … Continue reading →

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Leaving Paradise

Posted on March 7, 2025 by bseat
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Delicious!

Posted on February 28, 2025 by bseat
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Enjoying the sunrise!

Posted on February 21, 2025 by bseat
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Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack

Posted on February 14, 2025 by bseat

This was a fun book! The characters were quirky, the dialogue was snarky and crisp and there was a crazy twisty plot!  I just hope it is not a harbinger of what might happen while I am on vacation, since … Continue reading →

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The Last Trial by Scott Turow

Posted on February 7, 2025 by bseat

This is the 11th book in Scott Turow’s Kindle County series. It features a now 85 year old Alejandro “Sandy” Stern, who back in the day was a brilliant defense lawyer. We first met Sandy in Presumed Innocent, the first … Continue reading →

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Need To Know by Karen Cleveland

Posted on January 31, 2025 by bseat

What do you need to know about someone in order to trust them? What if they are the perfect father, or perfect husband who supports your career and wants help you succeed? What would tip the balance from trust to … Continue reading →

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The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

Posted on January 24, 2025 by bseat

This is a fascinating novel about real life events that occurred when Boris Pasternak wrote his  famous novel, Dr. Zhivago. Set in the early 1950’s this novel describes the dramatic efforts of the publishing world and the newly created Central … Continue reading →

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Year End Review for 2024

Posted on January 3, 2025 by bseat

This is always a fun blog to write, because I get to review what I have read and share my favorites with you!I think my number one book for this year was  Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. … Continue reading →

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