A Not-So-Ordinary Book Discussion
WEEKEND READS WRITTEN BY TIFFANY KILLOREN
In the world of storytelling, sometimes you want to watch a series that will last you months, and other times you only have time for a quick movie. Books are much the same way; there are spans when you can look forward to cozying up with the same book for weeks and other times when you just want a quick escape on a quiet Saturday night. Following are a few weekend reads—books that are perfect when your calendar only allows for a movie instead of an entire series.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
The Familiar Dark Amy Engel, 2020
A quick and enticing read, this story begins with a double murder of two young girls with very different lives and ends with a mother’s commitment to justice at all costs. Based in the Ozarks, the tale takes readers into the back woods and dark corners of Missouri that we all know are there, but few have ever seen. Always willing to support Missouri authors, this impulse purchase was one I was glad I made and was just the right fit for a particularly crazy schedule that provided little time for recreational reading. Although a bit predictable, the story’s pace from page one makes it a great weekend read.
