Book Reviews

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The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Art of Racing in the Rain Review

Ever wanted life advice from a dog? Enzo’s got you. This book made me laugh, cry, and reevaluate my squirrel-chasing skills. A must-read if you like cars, dogs, or feeling things—you’ll find all three here.

Chaucer: A European Life Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Chaucer Review

If you think old books are dry, Chaucer will surprise you. His characters argue, joke, and complain just like my cousins at Thanksgiving. Medieval England never sounded so real—or so funny!

Greatest Hits (Herald Classics) Cover
Rating: 4/5

Greatest Hits Review

Ellison's stories hit like a slap—fast, sharp, and a little strange. One minute, you're laughing. Next, you're scratching your head. He kept me guessing, and sometimes, a bit confused, but I was never bored!

The Happy Ever After Playlist Cover
Rating: 3/5

The Happy Ever After Playlist Review

After Ever Happy throws Tessa and Hardin into wild drama, heartbreak, and a few laughs. The romance has sparks, but the melodrama gets a little much. Still, I couldn't stop reading—like eating chips you just can't put down.

Mortal Engines 8 Book Collection Cover
Rating: 4.1/5

Mortal Engines Review

Mortal Engines throws you onto wild, moving cities with characters who bicker, blunder, and grow. The steampunk world is bonkers, sometimes silly, and always a blast—just don’t expect anyone to follow traffic laws.

Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Land of Sweet Forever Review

Harper Lee crafts small-town life so real, I swear I could smell the sweet tea. The mix of humor and heart had me grinning, then tearing up (and that’s just on page fifteen).

Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Rogue Heroes Review

Rogue Heroes mixes real-life heroics with wild stories and big personalities. Macintyre writes with wit, but sometimes the facts blur into legends. Still, if you want war stories with some laughs, this book hits the spot.

Nora Ephron at the Movies: A Visual Celebration of the Writer and Director Behind When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, and More Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Nora Ephron at the Movies Review

Reading Nora Ephron is like chatting with your sharpest friend over coffee—she makes you laugh, sigh, and sometimes snort. You’ll want to call your mom. Or maybe your ex. Either way, it’s fun.