July 2021 – Joy's Book Blog

Verity

July 21, 2021 by Joy

This was an ….um…. interesting book. I honestly don’t know if I liked it or not, but I do know I will not be recommending it to others for two reasons: 1. Definitely a psychological thriller à la “Gone Girl” (a book which I did not care for). I’ve met a lot of people lately …

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

July 14, 2021 by Joy

“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” was a terrific book. Yes, there were times where I thought it got wordy and found myself skimming, but I never thought about actually putting it down. The very thought is shocking! In fact, I was at a family reunion when I started reading this and found myself sneaking …

The Hunting Party

August 19, 2022 by Joy

I read “The Hunting Party” because I wanted a more light-weight mystery for the summer, and being set in a remote, snowy part of Scotland appealed to me on these hot summer days. Very similar to Foley’s newest (and more well-known) novel, “The Guest List,” this book switches narrators with each chapter. Honestly, this is …