The Houseplant: A Short Story by Jeremy Ray is a lovely tale about a plant that grows to love his woman-human, Brenda. Shout-out to Chandra of Where The Reader Grows for putting The Houseplant on my radar! 🙂 Let’s dive in!
Fiction
[Short Story Review] The Houseplant: A Short Story by Jeremy Ray
[Book Review] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel is a beautifully written and absolutely gut-wrenching story about a family that goes through far more than any family should ever have to. But even through the darkness, the main character, Betty, was still able to be a guiding light for this family. Full disclosure: I received a copy of this…
[Book Review] The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick is a lovely tale about love, loss, and overcoming things from the past to enjoy the present. I chose this book for my work’s book club, and I cannot wait to discuss it with my group! Let’s dive into my review!
[Book Review] A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum is a very powerful tale about family and tradition, with a quick dash of mystery. This tale is heart-breaking and infuriating, but it is also uplifting and hopeful. I was kicking myself for passing this one up in a previous BOTM because I saw so many of…
[Book Review] Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah is a wonderfully heartwarming tale about the challenges that life throws our way, but how the power of love can heal all.
[Book Review] In This Ground by Beth Castrodale
In This Ground by Beth Castrodale is a tale about love and friendship, music and art, a cemetery, mushrooms, knitting, music, and letting go of the ghosts that keep some anchored in the past. That may sound pretty random, but I’m sure it peaked your interest! It certainly peaked mine! I’m so grateful to have…