Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Nevermore: Framed, I Think We’ve Been Here Before, Teller of Small Fortunes



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Reported by Rita

Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham

Exposes 10 harrowing tales of innocent Americans unjustly found guilty and convicted of crimes they didn't commit, shedding light on the flaws within the legal system that led to their imprisonment and the relentless battles for exoneration that ensued.

It’s a good book about a horrible subject. It was eye-opening.      – NH     5 stars

 

I Think We've Been Here Before by Suzy Krause

As a cosmic blast threatens humanity's extinction, Marlen and Hilda Jorgensen confront Marlen's terminal illness and family mysteries through prophetic art on their Saskatchewan farm, striving to cherish their remaining moments amid chaos, denial, and hope.

A compelling story that features well-developed characters.     – CW     4 stars

 


The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna.

I thought this was great fun. Nutty and light.      – WJ      4 stars

 

Other Books Mentioned

The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty

Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

Darwinia by Robert Charles Wilson

Telltale Hearts: a Public Health Doctor, His Patients, and the Power of Story by Dean-David Schillinger

Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures by Katherine Rundell

Murder in Georgetown by Margaret Truman

Better Small Talk: Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations, and Make Real Friends by Patrick King

Black Cake: a Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson

Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin

Mama's Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes

The Alarm of the Black Cat by Dolores Hitchens

New Books

Obitchuary: the Big Hot Book of Death by Spencer Henry

Connie: a Memoir by Connie Chung

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