Welcome to this month’s book review newsletter, where I dive into the latest page-turners from heavyweights like John Grisham, William Kent Krueger, and David Baldacci—because who doesn’t love a master storyteller at the top of their game? But that’s not all! I’m also shining a spotlight on some phenomenal debut authors who are making waves with fresh voices and unforgettable stories. From pulse-pounding thrillers to heartwarming fiction (and even a few gems for the little bookworms in your life), there’s something here for every reader. Grab your favorite reading spot and let’s get to it—your next great read is waiting! A Pair of Wings By Carole Hopson Carole Hopson’s […]
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A Gripping 1960s Courtroom Drama
A Calamity of Souls transports readers to 1968 Virginia, where Black Vietnam veteran Jerome Washington is on trial for the murder of his white employers, Leslie and Anne Randolph. Jerome, caught at the scene covered in blood, is immediately arrested. Jack Lee, a white defense lawyer with no experience in murder trials, reluctantly takes on Jerome’s case. Out of his depth, Jack partners with Desiree DuBose, a Black attorney from the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund. Together, they fight to save Jerome from the electric chair, navigating a flawed legal system entrenched in racism. Baldacci draws from his own experiences as a former attorney and his childhood in 1960s Virginia to […]
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