And like that January is done with 9 books. A great start to this reading year with some new mysteries & thrillers, a sweet coming of age to discover who you truly are meant to be, and a solid non-fiction story.
Mystery & Thrillers:
*previously reviewed.
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. A troubled marriage, isolated bed & breakfast, interconnected characters, page-turner!
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes *
The Searcher by Tana French. Retired police officer looking for a quiet place, a child needing help, a close community willing to keep outsiders out.
In The Woods by Tana French*
Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. A family reunion will expose everyone's secrets, set in a snowed-in resort, motives, and suspects abundant, and great unexpected reveals.
Historical Fiction
The House Girl by Tara Conklin *
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 1970's a rock band, iconic singer, drugs, sex, & alcohol. Told as a series of interviews narrating their ups and downs.
Realistic Fiction
This Is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua. A rejection letter from a highly competitive university will drive young Perla Perez to extremes to prove she belongs there. However, deceiving everyone will only drive Perla to reconsider her future and dreams.
Non Fiction
Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. The unbelievable story of Enrique's determination to reunite with his mother. Traveling from Honduras to the United States alongside other children he will encounter danger and difficult perils. Beautifully written and researched.
Break down by format.
Lots of audiobooks courtesy of Libro.fm and the benefits of a long commute. 
A mix of historical fiction and a gripping non-fiction tale of a journey to reunite with one's family.
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