Can’t believe this is our last Book Bingo square post! It’s definitely been an added challenge to stay focused. I’ve found with two books by the same author that you can go back to some of those authors you love. Re-read your favorite novel of theirs and grab one of theirs you haven’t read yet and tah-dah! Two squares done!
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T. Greenwood: I have read quite a few of Tammy’s books over the years and have found that they are all equally amazing. Her story telling creates a reality that will have you believe the characters live in your everyday life.
Breathing Water
This was the first book I read by the author, it chronicles an abusive relationship. Effie Greer confronts the ghosts of her past by going back to face the trauma of a violent day. She finds strength in the unexpected.
Rust & Stardust
Sally Horner was kidnapped in 1948 by Frank La Salle, who in order to win her trust pretended to be an FBI agent. This novel is a fictionalization of the true story that inspired Nabokov’s Lolita, but told from the perspective of Sally.
Jonathan Tropper: Another author who excels at making real characters. Incredibly talented at relationship dynamics whether it’s friendships, family, or romantic partners. Also, was very impressed with his insight into the inner workings of both men and women.
The Book of Joe
After graduating from high school Joe Goffman leaves and never looks back, but when his father suffers a stroke it’s time to come back home. There will be no welcome banners however because when you write a best selling novel putting down everything about your hometown people aren’t too enthusiastic about your return home.
This Is Where I Leave You
After the death of his father and the decimation of his marriage Judd must join his family to sit shiva. Having this dysfunctional family spend a week mourning under the same roof can either destroy the family forever or uncover truths to bring them closer – especially when Judd gets the news that his wife is pregnant.
Matt Ruff: One of those authors that sucks you in and spits you out. You’ll have no idea what is up or what is down. Gifted in the art of the novelization of a roller coaster…you may even find yourself shutting your eyes!
Bad Monkeys
Jane Charlotte is a member of a secret organization dedicated to fighting evil. When she is arrested for murder and sent to a psychiatric ward she must prove to the doctor she’s not crazy. But everything is not what it seems.
The M
irage
A 9/11 story set in an alternate reality where Christian fundamentalists fly into the World Trade Towers in Baghdad. Eight years later a captured suicide bomber claims that the world they are living in is a mirage.
For more suggestions on this square take a look at our booklist!
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~posted by Kara P.
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