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The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder

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The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder
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Not only has Lovell Holder crafted the most delightful redemption stories, he also managed to intrigue me with the inner workings of reality competition shows. Luke is an emotionally (and physically, sort of) broken soul on the verge of losing everything after learning his politician husband, Barnes, is the cheater of the century. That’s when fate comes calling him back to “Endeavor”, the competition series that was the catalyst of their relationship. So many secrets come out, and so many lives are changed. Read this book!

The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder, (List Price: $30, Grand Central Publishing, 9781538770153, December 2025)

Reviewed by Thomas Wallace, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, Tennessee

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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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When Taylor Jenkins Reid writes a book, she crafts a work of art! Setting this story during the 1980s NASA integration of female astronauts, TJR has outdone herself with her world-building, her character development, and her ability to create a story both compelling and enriching. I come away from her books feeling like I’ve lived a life I’ve only ever dreamed of. And this book is exceptional. Evelyn Hugo walked so Joan Goodwin and Vanessa Ford could run… or soar.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, (List Price: $30, Ballantine Books, 9780593158715, June 2025)

Reviewed by Thomas Wallace, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, Tennessee

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Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
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It is late on a Thursday evening, and I just finished this absolutely exquisite book. If I could give the author a hug right now, I would. I loved the highly detailed history. I was gripped by the family drama. I was seduced by Luella and William and Robert! I embraced the poetry of the cry-inducing ending. This book is truly exquisite storytelling. In a case of purely delightful coincidence that made this book feel so personal and special, there is a post-Civil War community near my hometown called The Promised Land that had been settled by formerly enslaved people. As I read this book, I kept imagining the story taking place there. If anyone reading this would like to know more about these communities, check out the nonfiction book titled The Black Utopians by Aaron Robertson!

Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, (List Price: $29, Berkley, 9780593337721, April 2025)

Reviewed by Thomas Wallace, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, Tennessee

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The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

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The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi
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Pick this one up and start reading. You won’t want to stop until you have turned the last page, and then you just might want to turn to page one and start reading it all over again. Sanaka Hiigari has created a magical photo studio that is sure to warm your heart and make you ponder the pivotal moments in your own life.

The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi, (List Price: $22, Grand Central Publishing, 9781538757437, September 2024)

Reviewed by Angela Redden, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, Tennessee

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November 9 by Colleen Hoover

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November 9 by Colleen Hoover
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Colleen Hoover writes another fantastic story. I read this book in two days. I could not put it down. I couldn’t wait until the end to know what was going to happen. I highly recommend this book.

November 9 by Colleen Hoover, (List Price: $16.99, Atria Books, 9781501110344, 2015-11-10)

Reviewed by Amy McNabb, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, Tennessee

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The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

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A Winter 2021 Read This Next Title!

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
St. Martin’s Press, January

This is one of those books that you can’t wait to get back to so you can figure out what is happening. The end will keep you guessing and make you wonder what happened in the end.

–Amy McNabb, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, TN

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The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

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The Wife Upstairs
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A Winter 2021 Read This Next! Title

What a great story. This is one of those books that you can’t wait to get back to so you can figure out what is happening. The end will keep you guessing and make you wonder what happened in the end.

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (List Price: $27.99, St. Martins Press, 9781250245496 January, 2021).

Reviewed by Amy McNabb, Reading Rock Books in Dickson, TN

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