Pit Stop Review
G.N. Wright’s novel Pit Stop not only left me disappointed, it made me feel as though I wasted my time. What follows is my longest review published here on the NostalgiaDepartment, and it’s not because I loved the book.
Books
The Unlikely Pair Review
Sometimes you pick up a book or movie, and you find out early on it’s going to be a pure popcorn eating, relaxing experience. It’s not going to be particularly deep, it’s not going to be perfect, it’s not going to live rent free in your mind, but it’ll be enjoyable. That’s ok. We need more of those experiences in the world.
The Unlikely Pair by Jax Calder checks those boxes.
Outrun the Rain Review
During my never-ending search for my next read, I’ve seen N.R. Walker’s name come up constantly on other readers' recommendation lists. I thought it was time to give the popular writer’s books a try to see if lighting would indeed strike or if it was just a lot of hot air.
Fossil Feud Review
Fossil Feud is a well-marketed book, but beware: this isn’t the high adrenaline romance story you think it is. There are fossils but hardly any feud.
No Man's Land Review
Despite being an area of historical interest to me, I haven’t read many books set during the Great War. Much of my previous historical fiction experiences have involved World War II, so when I stumbled upon No Man’s Land by Sally Malcolm, I was intrigued by the premise and setting and eager to dive into this story.
Bump, Set, Sparks Review
Bump, Set, Sparks is a book which captures the Southern California beach lifestyle, but not much else.
Connection From Chicago Review
Connection From Chicago is a story about two goalies that highlights the pressures of being a professional athlete, dealing with grief, and how meeting the one person who understands you can make all the difference.
760 Miles Review
Former outlaw Jimmy Downing is trying to live an honest life but upon running into Oscar Yates, a starving scamp, his life is turned upside down… except it really isn’t even though it should have been.
Game Changer Review
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of sports stories, and I’ve often seen the name Rachel Reid recommended on reader curated lists. I decided to pick up Game Changer to see if the story could live up to its hype.
Caught Running Review
Ever on the lookout for sports themed books, I tried to find a story about two coaches for a change of pace instead of a story about two players. After a brief search, I stumbled upon Caught Running by Abigail Roux. With the World Series in full swing, I thought maybe a baseball story would be appropriate.
Snapshots in San Diego
As the seasons change and temperatures cool, we still want to cling to the stories which remind us of the fun and enjoyable parts of summer. Combine summer romance with hockey and childhood friendship to lovers and you have my full attention. From the summary, Snapshots in San Diego by Wendy Hawthorne captured me with these elements and a title which reminded me of a classic 90s romcom.
The Rival Review
Long have I underappreciated a short story. While growing up, I devoured any book I could get my hands on, never caring about its length. I had all the time in the world it seemed between being the passenger in a vehicle or staying up late at night secretly reading beneath a bookshelf light after bedtime. In adulthood, I lost a lot of the free time I took for granted. Between working a full time job and managing other responsibilities, my free time is something precious and hard fought. Sometimes that free time isn’t more than an hour or two before bed—the perfect time frame for reading a oneshot story.
As luck would have it, a short story crossed my timeline and provided a chance to show me how strong a short story could be.