Absolutely stunned this was written by a teenager - such brilliance! So glad Oprah picked this for her book club so it might get a little more attention.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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Definitely not for people who feel squeamish when reading about violence or forensics, but true-crime fans will enjoy trying to solve the case on their own. #arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2022/04/30/trailed-book-review/

I think I may have found a new favorite book! ❤ A 5 ⭐read for sure!

Here's a link to my full review: https://erinkonrad.com/2022/04/10/lessons-in-chemistry-book-review/

This true-crime story was absolutely riveting! I'm worried it's going to fly under the radar because I haven't heard too much buzz about it, but it was sooo good! #arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2022/03/29/the-other-dr-gilmer-book-review/

This was such an interesting premise - having writers compose a letter to a stranger who impacted their life in some way. However, the collection felt bogged down about halfway through with stories that were too similar. Perhaps a shorter compilation would have been better. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.5 #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2022/03/26/letter-to-a-stranger-book-review/

This collection made me remember why I love the short story genre so much! ❤ So many amazing writers gathered in one place!
#arc ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.5

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2022/03/19/small-odysseys-book-review/

Such an important read about how racism negatively affects ALL Americans. Wish this would be required reading for students and politicians alike! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The only thing better than #botm is when it‘s your birthday month and you get a book for free! Yay!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Still stunned by how good this one was! It actually made me cry several times - a true sign of a good writer in my opinion. Such an interesting commentary on the pressure to be a perfect mother. Can‘t wait for people to read this one! #arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at ErinKonrad.com

I‘m completely stumped by the low Goodreads score. I was utterly captivated and drawn to the story and couldn‘t wait to see how it would all end. An interesting perspective for someone in eating disorder recovery. I‘d highly recommend even though it looks like not everyone would! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So happy I surpassed my goal! ☺️

Don‘t really get all the negative reviews for this one…thought it was a pretty solid read. Well-paced novel about a “farm” where surrogates for the uber-rich are monitored. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was absolutely fascinating and infuriating at the same time. Anyone interested in the opioid epidemic should read this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This YA novel was a definite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me. Loved the diverse, authentic characters. Need this to be a TV series now!

Obsessed with this new bookstore in Montrose, CA. They sell books and plants! Heaven!

An incredible prequel to “Lilac Girls” set during WWI. Love that some of these characters were based on real people and the historical details make you feel transported back in time. Just love this author! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was too much of a slow-burn for me...not really enough action in the plot. And the characters' decisions are kind of maddening! Loved the Ghana setting though. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/08/14/his-only-wife-book-review/

A fast-paced thriller with a fantastic unreliable narrator. Love a good tale of obsession! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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I thought I'd love this combination of history and true crime, but the story structure just didn't work for me at all. Have seen other good reviews of this, so maybe it was just me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/07/17/the-case-of-the-murderous-dr-cream-book-review...

A fun YA short story anthology with inclusive, diverse characters that all get into some kind of mischief during the night! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/07/11/up-all-night-book-review/

One of the best non-fiction books I've read in a while - such a captivating story of a woman who was committed to an asylum in the 1860s for basically disagreeing with her husband. Truly inspirational and fascinating account of a crusader for mental illness patients and women. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/07/03/the-woman-they-could-not-silence-book-review/

I was completely captivated by this memoir of a woman who spent her entire childhood on the run. It read like a fast-paced suspense novel for me - I was glued to each page. A super satisfying memoir! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/06/20/nowhere-girl-book-review/

Wish this was required reading for kiddos...such a great story about a young girl battling mental health issues. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/05/29/how-to-become-a-planet-book-review/

An insightful look at Natalie Wood‘s life - told from the perspective of her daughter. A must-read for any classic Hollywood lovers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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This nonfiction read was super captivating and educational about The Troubles and the IRA in Ireland. It read like a thriller. Will definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Insightful and educational view into Black performers in America. A cross between Isabel Wilkerson‘s “Caste” and “Heavy” by Kiese Laymon. Would give this all of the stars!! #arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really haunting, yet beautiful YA read about what three grieving sisters will do to escape unhealthy environments. Loved the magical realism thread throughout! #arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/04/03/tigers-not-daughters-book-review/

I loved the subject matter (based on the first black female doctor in the US), but the execution just didn't work for me. I couldn't get behind a lot of the writer's choices. #arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/03/28/libertie-book-review/

An important refugee story that gets a little muddled with too much back and forth between time periods. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full book review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/03/13/silence-is-a-sense-book-review/

I absolutely fell in love with this historical fiction book set during the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. Plenty of plot twists and a loveable protagonist! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/02/12/the-nature-of-fragile-things-book-review/

This was a total home-run for me - a fun caper that I sailed through. Will definitely be recommending this one for sure. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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This was a really great coming-of-age YA novel. Would recommend to anyone who likes YA books with strong female protagonists. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2021/01/30/how-to-build-a-heart-book-review/

A great entry in the zombie canon - well-paced and perfect ending! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I found the premise interesting but there just wasn't enough plot or resolution at the end for me to be satisfied. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #arc

Full review at https://erinkonrad.com/2021/01/17/at-the-edge-of-the-haight-book-review/

A great protagonist but the writing style didn't feel 100 percent accessible to me. ⭐⭐⭐

Full review at https://erinkonrad.com/2021/01/16/everywhere-you-dont-belong-book-review/

This one was a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for sure. Wickedly funny and immensely readable. Can‘t wait to read something else by this author!

A lot of these are way too hard to make because I have zero skills in the kitchen. But I‘m definitely going to gift this to people so they‘ll make me some yummy dishes! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

This plot felt a little tired to me...way too predictable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at https://erinkonrad.com/2021/01/09/the-fortunate-ones-book-review/

Surpassed my goal of 85 books for 2020 due to quarantine and insomnia! 😉

#Botm books are up early! Hooray! And I forgot I get a free one this month too. 😄

For sure a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me. His writing is impeccable and I was completely sucked into this story. A definite recommend.

Thought this was a great YA fantasy read. Perfect blend of creepy and imaginative with a fairy tale mix. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book just completely missed the mark for me. Couldn‘t get past the monotony and lack of plot. ⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at https://erinkonrad.com/2020/12/05/big-girl-small-town-book-review/

One of the best nonfiction books I‘ve read in quite some time. Compelling and detailed account of the nightclub fire that took 100 lives in 2003. A definite recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Loved this fun and fresh look at this feminist icon. Definitely for any fans of Frida and her revolutionary ways (or anyone who needs a little inspiration for living a bolder life!). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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Few books have opened my eyes as much as this one. It's painful to read at times but oh so important. I wish this was required reading for every single American. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was an incredibly powerful and insightful look at how gun violence impacts our country. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to understand this issue better. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc #Netgalley

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This one didn‘t live up to the hype for me. Loved the “Dark Matter” type setting but all of the different characters left me feeling confused most of the time. Just couldn‘t get into it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Absolutely loved this historical fiction book set during the 1918 Spanish Flu. Hits pretty close to home but is also written so well! Kept me up late reading because I couldn‘t put the book down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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This book is hitting a little too close to home right now! I didn‘t even realize it was about the Spanish Flu when I started reading it. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Guess it wont be an escape from our current problems.