Lovely story about a young man settling in this area from indai and his attempts to start a new life and start a business. Very nostalgic overview of the transformation of the OAk Tree Road are from the 80s to today.

This book from James Patterson I enjoyed reading. It had a few plots twist and turns, the homicide detective knows her way around a crime scene. Lindsay's one-time partner Warren Jacobi who rose to chief of police, taught her everything she knew. Nothing could prepare Lindsay when she gets the call to investigate a murder. The Shock when she realizes that the victim was her partner, Warren. I will not give the plot twist away, if you haven't read this one yet and like James Patterson, I recommend checking it out.

Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin is a powerful exploration of pain, family, and redemption. Through the lens of jazz and brotherhood, Baldwin captures the struggle of Black identity, emotional repression, and the healing power of understanding and expression.

This book was a surprise for me, not quite what I expected. Revolves mostly around 4 women, very different backgrounds, yet they bonded and became friends. You get to know each woman and their families, and how woman's rights, or lack of them, affected each family. I got some insight into things that happened in my lifetime, but that did not affect me directly. I recommend this book for all women and men who like to read and have an open mind. Thumbs up to this author.

Book 2 od the Lost Bride Trilogy I am looking forward to volume 3 of this trilogy!

I thought the book represented Cara's backstory and life in a way that felt very genuine, and made the readers empathize with her. It was interesting how, as each session went by, we learned more about her and about how her life was not exactly as it looked on the outside. However, sometimes the transitions between different moments, flashbacks, or location changes made the story a little hard to follow at times.

A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner is a haunting Southern Gothic tale of isolation, control, and resistance to change. Faulkner’s nonlinear storytelling builds suspense, revealing a chilling portrait of Emily Grierson’s tragic life and twisted legacy.

The book Sisters is a follow up from her other book smile. The book is about a long summer family vacation. They were taking a trip from San Francisco to Colorado. It is all about Reina and her younger sister Amara and their sisterly relationship. I really enjoyed reading this book and would rate it five stars.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a gripping psychological tale of a woman’s descent into madness. Through vivid symbolism and claustrophobic imagery, it critiques the oppression of women and the dangers of silencing their voices. Its a detailed look into unchecked mental illness.

I don’t know how to feel but I know that Krista is a baddie. the work she went through was actually so crazy and the plot twist i did not expect. i love almost all of freida mcfadden books so of course I will read anything she writes. I hope I like her next book better