I must have read about this novel, with its distinct gothic touch, on one of the blogs I follow. When something catches my interest, I usually download it—if available—through my Nextory app. This one turned out to be a surprising story that keeps you guessing until the very end. In other words, exactly the kind of story I love. "At seventeen, Lenora Hope Hung her sister with a rope Now reduced to a schoolyard chant, the Hope family murders shocked the Maine coast one bloody night in 1929....

For some time, I have been thinking if I can somehow develop my book blog, which is now more of a newsletter. After 12 years of blogging I feel it is time to change a few things. I recently read a post from Travellin’ Penguin on Getting Ready for 2026 on various things she wants to pursue during the next year. It seems to be the right time to consider new goals. In my last post I talked about joining the 52 Book Club, and that is one of the reading goals I have. But, there are a few other...

Soon, a new year is coming. This is the time of year when you look back to what you have read during the year, and looking forward to deciding what to read in the coming year. I tend to make lists, big or small, of books I want to read. When the time comes I usually choose something else. Well, that is life, or is it just bad discipline? One challenge I will follow this year is the 52 Book Club. The aim is to read 52 books in 52 weeks. To guide you along the way, they provide you with a list...