Download the READsquared App
  


How it Works:

·  Register Online Here – Parents you can create an account first to easily monitor your children's activity.

·  Track Your Reading – Log in here and track your reading to earn points.

·  Keep Reading! – Earn a completion certificate once you've completed the program.

Login
Don't have an account? Register now
Did you forget your password? Get it by email
Book Reviews
Search All Book Reviews
Madame
by Phoebe Wynne
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Intrigue at an elite all girl's school in Scotland. Very creative and haunting.

Death Of A Robber Baron
by Charles O'Brien
View in Library Catalog
book cover


I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. I stumbled upon this book while searching my library's mystery shelves. I am a big fan of the Gilded Age and this sounded like a good read. Pamela Thompson is used to living richly and spending her time volunteering at charities. Unfortunately, her husband has foolishly spent their fortune in a scam. Pamela and her husband lose everything. Then Pamela loses her husband, Jack. She then takes over a boardinghouse that is one of her investments since she and her ward Brenda can live there. Pamela becomes a store detective at Macy's. This was my favorite part of the book. I loved reading about her training with Harry, the store setting, all of the items for sale back then. Pamela goes on to become a compation to Lydia Jennings, a rich woman who thinks there is something amiss with her household finances, staff, etc. I also loved the friendship that forms with Pamela's attorney boss, Prescott. I struggled to figure out who the murderer was - which is always a fun thing for a reader. I love the constant guessing game while reading a good mystery book. I plan on reading the other books in this series because I really liked how strong Pamela became while remaining a lady in those times. (from my Goodreads review)

Get A Grip, Vivy Cohen!
by Sarah Kapit
View in Library Catalog
book cover


It was a very good book.

The vacation
by M m Chouinard
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Very good book! This is about 3 couples (2 related) who take a trip to Jamaica where many secrets come out. Many twists and turns! Very hard to put down!

My Brilliant Friend: A Novel
by Elena Ferrante
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Translated from Italian, this gives the impression (possibly mistaken) that all disagreements are settled by repeatedly hitting and punching those who disagree. The brilliant friend drops out of school, marries wealth, becomes unrecognizable, but is perhaps brilliant.

We Were Liars
by E. Lockhart
View in Library Catalog
book cover


I had bought this at Goodwill after seeing it everywhere and hadn’t gotten around to reading it. When I heard it was going to be a TV show, I rushed to read it so I could watch the show. I had high hopes but it wasn’t at all what I was expecting. I didn’t love the characters which made it hard to get super into. I’m glad I read it and I’m going to watch the show still, the book just wasn’t what I was expecting.

Orbital
by Samantha Harvey
View in Library Catalog
book cover


A day in the life of six astronauts orbiting the earth.

Murder In Highbury
by Vanessa Kelly
View in Library Catalog
book cover


I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. I love historical novels and knew I would love this book as well. I can't wait to read additional upcoming books in this An Emma Knightley Mystery series. Emma Knightley is married to George Knightley and is very happy. It's a new marriage full of romance, love and most of all - humor. My favorite thing in this book is how funny Emma is. George is the local magistrate and is called upon when the local vicar's wife is found murdered in the church. Emma gets involved from the very beginning through to the end - much to George's dismay. Emma's involvement also drives her father crazy too. I had a fairly good idea who the murderer was by the last 1/3 of the book and appreciated how hard it was to figure it out. I loved all of the Knightley's friends and neighbors. The societal norms of that time are always interesting to me as well. Wonderful, historical, romantic, funny novel. I'm excited for the next book to come out! (from my Goodreads review)

The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
by Heather Morris
View in Library Catalog
book cover


I wouldn’t say historical fiction is a preferred genre of mine to read, but after many suggestions, I borrowed this book from a friend. I’m so glad I finally read it and I want to recommend it to everyone! It is engaging, the characters are lovable, and the story is both heart wrenching and hopefully at the same time! I absolutely recommend this book to any and everyone!

The Golden Frog Games (witchlings 2)
by Claribel A. Ortega
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Just wish that she had made it a bit more emotional.
Copyright (c) 2013-2026    ReadSquared