Book reviews on new and upcoming books.
Tamar lives with her husband and three children in Tel Aviv, 1967. Nearly 20 years after Israel reoccupied the territory, the strain between Jews and Muslims is more intense than ever. And when Tamar's sister-in-law Hadas is found murdered, her husband Samir moves the family to America. While the move is supposed to be temporary,… Continue reading The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai
In Nigeria 1963, Isabel Hammond is an expat and former painter, having followed her husband Nick to Africa as part of the USAID program. While her husband is away for a project, she attends an event at her friend’s house and meets a mixed, charismatic musician named Bobby Tunde. She is immediately entranced and gives into her temptation. For months afterward, her guilt eats at her. Seeking a distraction, she unearths a statue of a dancing woman. She feels connected to the figure and hopes it will help her find balance. But when her night of infidelity threatens to come to light, she has to decide where she stands in that balance. Dancing Woman by Elaine Neil Orr is a historical fiction novel in which Isabel must decide who she wants to be, and how she will achieve it.
Mayhem by D. Williams In this podcast interview Megan welcomes D. Williams to talk about her book series, Morningstar Motorcycle Club, NOLA Chapter, available now. She talks about how she started publishing her books and plans for the future. Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media… Continue reading Episode 69 – D. Williams: Morningstar Motorcycle Club Series
