Ian McEwan’s “What We Can Know” and Still Austin’s cask strength bourbon at Nickel City. #RootRootRead…kinda.

Bardstown in the glass. @Unwritten_Law on the turntable. And “Between Two Fires” by Christopher Buehlman finally getting cracked open. #rootrootread

All 865 pages of awesome have arrived. #rootrootread

Men, Women, and Chainsaws by Stephen Graham Jones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In this Christine meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a sentient Camaro exacts revenge & heals wounds. A story about loss & healing wrapped up in supernatural slasher clothes. Of course I loved it. #RootRootRead

Pumpkin Spice Scare by Molly Maple ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An adorable Halloween themed cozy mystery so short you could devour it in an afternoon. Fun and sweet with a little scare house thrown in at the end for a punch. #RootRootRead

The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 22 years after Luna's mom & sisters disappear, one of them returns & Luna has to decide how far she's willing to go to protect her sister . Cooke builds great creep in this small Scottish seaside village. Recommend. #RootRootRead

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gothic haunted house story with all of the spook. Delicious Monsters is delicious, indeed. Absolutely packed with haunting imagery and mystery, it's an engrossing modern Gothic Ghost story that I couldn't put down. #RootRootRead

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ministry of Time manages to navigate the bleak, futuristic London terrain with a delicate look at the choices we make and way we inhabit our environment today. It's funny and sweet and makes you think. Recommend. #RootRootRead

In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With a satisfyingly curious tone, Chollet, argues on behalf of the healer, the single, the childless and the aging woman. I absolutely loved it. Strong recommend for when you're in the mood for something pro-rebel. #RootRootRead

The Modern Girl's Guide to Magic by Linsey Hall ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sweet tale of magic and coming into one's own. We follow along as an entire town roots for our underdog to win the local competition that will save her family's business. An adorable easy read. #RootRootRead

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A dark & satisfying revenge story set in a wealthy boarding school w/ plenty of seedy action & secrets lurk around every corner. It's engrossing, has solid bones & good meat. Recommend, w/trigger warnings. #RootRootRead

A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones ⭐⭐⭐ An entertaining cop serial with a refreshing twist. Sunshine is the newly elected Sheriff who has returned home. It's a great cast, Sunshine & Levi ooze chemistry, her parents are adorable & so is her daughter, Auri. #RootRootRead

The Summer of Broken Rules by K. L. Walther ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A touching coming of age love story about Meredith, who recently lost her sister. This isn't the story of her grief, though. It's a story about her finding her happiness again in her favorite place. Recommend. #RootRootRead

The Survivors by Jane Harper ⭐⭐ Kieran returns to his seaside hometown as he faces the consequences of the decisions he made years ago. It has all the atmosphere and tragedy you could ask for. Unfortunately, the story doesn't quite land with me. #RootRootRead

Funny Story by Emily Henry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After an invite to Peter & Petra's wedding arrives, Daphne & Miles hatch a plan to get back at their exes: Pretend to date. You can't help falling in love w/Daphne & Miles as they accidentally catch feelings. Strong recommend. #RootRootRead

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross ⭐⭐⭐ Cadence is a fascinating world w/spirits, magic & rivalries; a brilliant setting. I just don't think it fully lands. Ross' characters are rich, but I think she would've been more successful trusting us more. #RootRootRead

The Martian by Andy Weir ⭐⭐⭐ With the high expectations that Project Hail Mary gave me, I guess I shouldn't be surprised to be a little disappointed in this one. Great humor and action, but I didn't connect with Mark as much as I wanted to. #RootRootRead

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty ⭐⭐⭐ Liane Moriarty writes a great scandal and she will pull you right into this disgraceful drama. Unfortunately, none of her characters are likeable enough for you to come out of it satisfied with the results. #RootRootRead

Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's an emotional car wash, but you come out clean on the other side. Recommend; if you're like me and don't always want the perfect storytale ending. #RootRootRead

Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack ⭐⭐ Someone starts making attempts on her & Connor's lives & Eleanor has to uncover the killer before everyone dies. I'm not sure exactly why it didn't work, it just wasn't quite fun enough. Skip this one. #RootRootRead