Category: Literary fiction

2023 Book Review General Fiction Literary fiction

Reflecting on Love, Art, and Life: ‘Tom Lake’ by Ann Patchett – Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

August 31, 2023

Tom Lake is a poignant novel centred around family, love, and coming of age in America. Audiobook lovers will not want to miss Meryl Streep’s...

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2023 Book Review Literary fiction Women's fiction

The Favor by Adele Griffin: Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

June 10, 2023

The Favor is the suspenseful story of two women from different social classes who share a journey as one woman carries a baby for the...

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2023 Book Review Literary fiction

The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore: Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

May 9, 2023

The Lonely Hearts Book Club tells the story about a small-town librarian who starts a book club to brighten the life of an old curmudgeon....

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2023 Book Review Literary fiction Romance

Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler: Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

April 13, 2023

Adelaide is a story of a young American woman who falls in love with a British man and what happens when her feelings aren’t reciprocated....

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5 star read Literary fiction Romance

Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan: Review

posted by: thathappyreader

September 23, 2022

Thank You For Listening is a highly-entertaining story of a former actress now audiobook narrator whose life changed after a traumatic accident. It is one...

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2022 General fiction Literary fiction

Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith: An Audiobook Review

posted by: thathappyreader

June 1, 2022

From The Publisher: Audiobook Review: Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith is a thought-provoking novel built on the concept of betrayal. It is raw, honest and...

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2022 General fiction Literary fiction OwnVoices

Wahala by Nikki May

posted by: thathappyreader

January 20, 2022

The importance of friendships cannot be overrated.  They can boost your happiness, reduce your amount of stress and improve your level of confidence.  Wahala is...

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General fiction Literary fiction

Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney: Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

April 6, 2021

Some of us are lucky enough to fall in love with someone who has the same goals and values that we have. Unfortunately, others fall...

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General fiction Literary fiction Women's fiction

Guiding Emily by Barbara Hinske – A Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

January 27, 2021

  As a nurse, I feel drawn to stories of individuals who overcome health challenges. I’m also extremely passionate about dogs and stories about them....

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