I am so excited to read The Manhattan Girls by Gil Paul. I'm a fan of the author, and Dorothy Parker fascinates me.
My Book Reviews
I love novels! My favorite genres are high-end women's fiction, suspense, and psychological thrillers, but occasionally I'll also pick up some chick lit or YA. I mostly read books on my kindle, and I also listen to audio books every morning when I go for my run.
I do NOT love star ratings for novels. For each book I review, I will give a bit of background, my thoughts, and end by saying if I would recommend it or not. Full disclosure: if I'm not into a book, I don't finish it. Since I'll only be reviewing books I finish, most of the reviews posted will be positive.
Book Review & Giveaway: Far From the Tree by Robin Benway
Far From the Tree is pretty much a flawless novel. I wasn’t expecting to love it so much. I bought it several years ago, when it was an Audible daily deal. Then I forgot about it, but last week I needed something new to listen to while I went on my runs. The narrator, Julia Whelan, is one of my favorites, so I decided to give it a shot. (BTW, her narration is amazing, and I believe it only embellishes the already stellar writing.) I …
Giveaway for Ruth Ware’s The It Girl
I am so excited for Ruth Ware's new release, The It Girl, that I thought I'd share the love. I'm doing a giveaway, and one lucky winner will win the Kindle version of Ware's latest novel. Click "Enter Giveaway" in the bottom right; it's easy. And while you're here, subscribe to laurellit.com if you haven't already, and get your free download of Murder at Styles Resort. …
Book Review: Fake by Erica Katz
Erica Katz's Fake was a riveting fish-out-of-water story about a young woman who’s been suddenly thrust into the elite echelons of the art world. Emma Caan is a professional painter who makes “copies” of famous works. Apparently, this happens often, either by museums or by private collectors who want an exact copy of something they intend to store away. It’s all very legit, but not exactly lucrative. Because she’s one of the best copycats, and because Emma’s personal history suggests …
