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Book Club Reporter provides book reviews book clubs book recommendations of bestselling books. Book reviews by Laura Jay including reading lists for books clubs and all readers. Find the latest book news and about the author profiles and book summaries and book discussions. Laura Jay does not accept payment of any kind in exchange for book reviews.

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E & J – African-American-Contemporary-Fiction-Novel-Author-Michael-Angelo-Williams

April 03, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MB

E & J – African-American-Contemporary-Fiction-Novel-Author-Michael-Angelo-Williams Book Review by Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter "I wholeheartedly recommend Michael’s book: E&J. Michael’s common sense approach is refreshing and brings an important message to the Black youth of America". - Laura Jay Support the show

E & J – African-American-Contemporary-Fiction-Novel-Author-Michael-Angelo-Williams

April 03, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MB

E & J – African-American-Contemporary-Fiction-Novel-Author-Michael-Angelo-Williams Book Review by Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter "I wholeheartedly recommend Michael’s book: E&J. Michael’s common sense approach is refreshing and brings an important message to the Black youth of America". - Laura Jay Support the show

Resilient Transition - Inspirational Self Help Combating Stress and Anxiety

March 14, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Resilient Transition - Inspirational Self Help Combating Stress and Anxiety - written by author: Sa'eed Mustafa. Book Club Reporter website Support the show

Ocean State Y/A Thriller Novel - Book Review

February 27, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MB

Ocean State Y/A Thriller Novel - Book Review by Book Club Reporter: Laura Jay Ocean State is a Y/A Thriller Novel written by author, Stewart O’Nan. Visit Book Club Reporter.com Visit Book Club Reporter Podcast Website to Listen to more book review by Laura Jay Want to buy Laura Jay a cup of coffee?  Buy Me a Coffee Support the show

The Locked Door Thriller Novel - Book Club Reporter Book Review

February 12, 2022 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MB

The Locked Door Thriller Novel - Book Club Reporter Book Review by Laura Jay The Locked Door written by author Freida McFadden Support the show

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead - Women’s Contemporary Mystery Fiction

January 30, 2022 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MB

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead - Women’s Contemporary MysteryFiction  Support the show

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead - Women’s Contemporary Mystery Fiction

January 30, 2022 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MB

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead - Women’s Contemporary MysteryFiction  Support the show

The Bodyguard - Katherine Center Women’s Contemporary Fiction Book Review

January 23, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

The Bodyguard - Women’s Contemporary Fiction Book Review Author: Katherine Center - Podcaster: Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.:  commission earned:  The Bodyguard - Author: Katherine Center Support the show

The Girl Who Loved Cayo Bradley - Western Historical Romance - Book Review

January 16, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MB

The Girl Who Loved Cayo Bradley - Western Historical Romance - Book Review Support the show

The Political Assistant - Election Year - Women’s Contemporary Fiction

January 09, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MB

Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay book review of the Political Assistant - Election Year - a Women’s Contemporary Fiction Novel written by author, Nancy O’Brien. The Political Assistant is an engaging story every woman should read. The sheer energy of this story quickly drew me in. Read book reviews by Laura Jay at:  BookClubReporter.com *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linki...

The New Wife - Mystery Thriller Novel - Book-Review

November 27, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MB

The New Wife – Mystery Thriller Novel – Book Review The New Wife is a mystery thriller novel written by Sue Watson.  Listen to Laura Jay’s book review of the New Wife. *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. *The New Wife by author, Sue Watson. Buy book link:    https://amzn.to/3rnmkb0 Buy Me A Coffee:  Support the show

Why She Left - Thriller Suspense Novel - Book Review

November 20, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.02 MB

Why She Left - Thriller Suspense Novel - Book Review by Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter. Why She Left -  author is Leah Mercer.  Why She Left drew me in right from the beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed this unique mystery-thriller! I look forward to reading more from the author, Leah Mercer. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Commissions...

The Golden Couple - Thriller Suspense Novel Book Review

November 07, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MB

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Heard It In A Love Song Book Club Reporter Book Review

October 31, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MB

Heard It In A Love Song Book Club Reporter Book Review podcast episode. This is Season 3 - Episode 16 Heard It In A Love Song is a women’s fiction and contemporary romance novel, written by author, Tracey Garvis  Graves.   Support the show

I Am Not Who You Think I Am - Mystery Thriller Book Review

October 19, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MB

I Am Not Who You Think I Am - Mystery Thriller Book Review Listen to Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay’s Book Review of Eric Rickstad’s stellar Mystery Thriller novel: I Am Not Who You Think I Am. Support the show

Spotlight On Author Series - Rebecca Hodge - Wildland and Over the Falls

September 12, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MB

Spotlight On Author Series - Rebecca Hodge - Wildland and Over the Falls Support the show

Wildland Book Review - Author Rebecca Hodge

September 08, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

Wildland is a women’s contemporary fiction novel and a thriller story as well. Wildland is the amazing debut novel written by author, Rebecca Hodge. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=E6W5UQDVCRV5J Support the show

Over the Falls Book Review - Book Club Reporter

September 08, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

Over the Falls Book Review - Book Club Reporter- Over the Falls - Mystery-Suspense Novel - Written By Author, Rebecca Hodge Follow/Visit Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter: BookClubReporter.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Support the show

Housewife Chronicles II - Book Review

August 02, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.6 MB

Housewife Chronicles II - Book Review Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay, book review of Housewife Chronicles II Housewife Chronicles II - written by author: Jennifer Snow women’s fiction murder mystery novel Support the show

Book Club Reporter - Spotlight on Author: Jennifer Snow

July 18, 2021 02:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MB

Book Club Reporter - Spotlight on Author: Jennifer Snow Today’s episode is part of my Spotlight on Author Series. And today the spotlight is on author, Jennifer Snow. Jennifer writes sweet romances and women’s fiction.  In this podcast episode, Jennifer Snow tells readers a little about herself and that she also writes thriller novels under the pseudonym: J.M. Winchester. Jennifer’s much anticipated book two of her Housewife Chronicles series is due to be published in August 2021. Now w...

Book Review - The Santa Suit - Holiday Fiction - Author: Mary Kay Andrews

June 12, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

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The Maidens Book Review Alex Michaelides Thriller Novel

June 05, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

Laura Jay of BookClubRporter and BookPraises - Book Review Alex Michaelides Thriller Novel. https://bookclubreporter.com https://bookpraises.com Support the show

Book Review of Contemporary Romance Novel - A Lot Like Love

May 02, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.79 MB

Laura Jay’s Book Club Reporter and Book Praises Book Review of: Contemporary Romance Novel - A Lot Like Love  A Lot Like Love - Author: Jennifer Snow A Lot Like Love, is Book One of the new Blue Moon Bay book series.  Book 2 of the series is set to be available in October 2021. Support the show

Action-Thriller Novel - A Caller’s Game by Author J.D. Barker - Book Review

April 25, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MB

Action-Thriller Novel - A Caller’s Game by Author J.D. Barker - Book Review by Laura Jay. Listen to my book review of this amazing action-thriller novel from author, J.D. Barker.  A Caller’s Game is fun, irreverent, clever, addictive and wicked smart! Support the show

Book Club Reporter Spotlight on Author - Melinda Leigh

April 12, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MB

Book Club Reporter Spotlight on Author Series - Melinda Leigh  Hello gentle readers. Welcome to Book Club Reporter Book Reviews Podcast. I’m your host and Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay. While this is season 3, episode 5 of my book review podcast, today’s episode is also the first episode of my new Spotlight on Author Series.  And before we get started be sure to read all my book reviews, book news, book club reading lists and more at bookclubreporter.com and now you can find additional bo...

Steamy Romance Novel Book Review - Crossroads Book 3 - Love and Betrayals Series

April 04, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

Steamy Romance Novel - Crossroads - Book Review by Book Club Reporter Love and Betrayals Book Series:  Beginning - Book 1 Betrayed - Book 2 Crossroads - Book Three  Though connected, each book can be read as a standalone. Support the show

The Drowning Kind - Thriller - Book Review

March 07, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MB

The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon Reviewed by Laura Jay at BookPraises.com: "This poignant ethereal story is nothing less than an outstanding literary masterpiece!  As I slowly approached the close of the epilogue, I felt shivers all over my body.” -Laura Jay, BookClubReporter.com and BookPraises.com Publisher’s Book Description  From the New York Times bestselling author of The Invited and The Winter People comes a chilling new novel about a woman who returns to the old family home ...

Moments Like This Romance Book Review

February 13, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

Moments Like This Romance Book Review Moments Like This is a Clean and Modern Romance Story written by Anna Gomez in Collaboration with Kristoffer Polaha.  Support the show

Provoked To Kill Book Review

January 10, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MB

Provoked To Kill Book Review by  Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay. Provoked To Kill - written by Judy Buch Suspenseful Captivating Murder Mystery Novel Did you enjoy this book review?  Click the link below to buy Laura Jay a cup of coffee.  Support the show

Unfaithful - Psychological Thriller Novel Book Club Reporter Book Review

December 13, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Unfaithful - Psychological Thriller Novel Book Club Reporter Book Review Here is Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay’s book review of: Unfaithful,  a psychological thriller, contemporary fiction novel written by Natalie Barelli. “Psychological thriller fans will undoubtedly relish this faced-paced story. “ - Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter Buy Laura Jay a Cup of Coffee Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purc...

The Silent Wife Karin Slaughter Book Review

November 27, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MB

The Silent Wife: The  Will Trent Series Book 10.  Author: Karen Slaughter "I was quickly drawn into the Silent Wife. And even though I have not read the earlier books in this series, I was mesmerized by this crime thriller. I am now a Karin Slaughter fan and can’t wait to read more of her novels.” - Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter Excerpt - Publisher Book Description: Atlanta, Georgia. Present day. A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. The police investigate but the trail go...

Dead-End Detective Book Review

November 15, 2020 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MB

Dead-End Detective is A Piper and Porter Mystery from Hallmark Publishing and  written by author: Amanda Flower. The genre is listed as mystery & thrillers. I’m describing it as a cozy mystery. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Be My Reason - Contemporary Christian Romance

November 14, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MB

Be My Reason - Contemporary Christian Romance  Christian Romance Be My Reason is an enjoyable Romance Novel written by author, Brooklyn Taylor.   Publisher’s Book Summary of Be My Reason by Brook Taylor  Wyatt Galloway has a lot of things going for him in his life, but a woman is not one of them. He is focused on his career as a sheriff, setting his goals high for promotion. He has zero intention of falling in love with a woman, that is until he meets Breigh. Sweetness and beauty are not ...

Housewife Chronicles Dark Comedy Murder Mystery Thriller

November 07, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

Welcome to Book Club Reporter Book Reviews Podcast. I’m your host and Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay.   This is Season 2, Episode 27 - I may have indicated Episode “26" in my recording, but it is actually Season 2, Episode 27. In today’s Book Review I will talk about Housewife Chronicles by Jennifer Snow. I will also take a look back at All The Lovely Pieces written by J.M. Winchester, which is a pseudonym for Jennifer Snow. Housewife Chronicles is a dark comedy with a hint of mystery and ...

Housewife Chronicles Dark Comedy Murder Mystery Thriller

November 07, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

Welcome to Book Club Reporter Book Reviews Podcast. I’m your host and Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay.   This is Season 2, Episode 27 - I may have indicated Episode “26" in my recording, but it is actually Season 2, Episode 27. In today’s Book Review I will talk about Housewife Chronicles by Jennifer Snow. I will also take a look back at All The Lovely Pieces written by J.M. Winchester, which is a pseudonym for Jennifer Snow. Housewife Chronicles is a dark comedy with a hint of mystery and ...

Deep Cover - Spy Thriller Novel by John Deboer

October 04, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MB

John DeBoer has written an intelligent and compelling spy thriller. Deep Cover is an absorbing and action-packed story. DeBoer makes the reader think. Deep Cover is an exceptional thought-provoking read.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

See Her Die Book Review of Book 2 of the Bree Taggart Police Procedural Mystery

September 27, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MB

In today’s Book Review I will talk about:   Book 2 of Melinda Leigh’s Bree Taggert detective book series.  Book 1 is Cross Her Heart  I love the Bree Taggert book series because the characters are so real and life-like. Author Melinda Leigh is a master of characterization. Visit me and see all my book reviews at BookClubReporter.com If you are looking for the link for the Buzzsprout offer mentioned in my podcast, look to the right-hand side of this screen. Then click the Offer for more ...

Betrayed Book Two - Love and Betrayals Romance Series

September 20, 2020 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MB

Betrayed Book Two - Love and Betrayals Romance Series Earlier this year I podcasted my book review of a first book in a series, brought to us by author, Nora Edington. Beginning is the title of Book 1 in the Betrayals Romance Series.    Now… after reading both books in this series, I can tell you Book 2: Betrayed, can stand just fine on its own, meaning you don’t actually have to read Book 1 to enjoy the story in Book 2. However, if you haven’t picked up a copy of Book 1: Beginning, I sug...

Pretty Things Thriller Novel - Book Review Podcast - Book Club Reporter

August 02, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MB

Thriller Novel Pretty Things written by author Janelle Brown Author, Janelle Brown has penned an intricate story that kept me on the edge! Pretty Things is an engrossing page-turner novel for me! Normally, I choose an audiobook version of a novel so I can listen and fall asleep. I usually set the sleep timer on  fifteen or thirty minutes. How did that work out for me with Pretty Things? Quite frankly, it did not work out at all. On the contrary, Pretty Things kept me awake! Visit Book Cl...

Pretty Things Thriller Novel - Book Review Podcast - Book Club Reporter

August 02, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MB

Thriller Novel Pretty Things written by author Janelle Brown Author, Janelle Brown has penned an intricate story that kept me on the edge! Pretty Things is an engrossing page-turner novel for me! Normally, I choose an audiobook version of a novel so I can listen and fall asleep. I usually set the sleep timer on  fifteen or thirty minutes. How did that work out for me with Pretty Things? Quite frankly, it did not work out at all. On the contrary, Pretty Things kept me awake! Visit Book Cl...

A Fatal Fiction Fun Cozy Murder Mystery

August 01, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MB

A Fatal Fiction Fun Cozy Mystery is a fun murder mystery! I found the main character, Mikki, to be quite engaging. Mikki is a retired school teacher who lives with her Calico cat, that she calls Calpurnia. Mikki spends much of her free time editing books. Mikki loves a good mystery, so when someone in town is murdered, she is on the case. Mikki is entirely serious about solving the mystery of who committed the murder of Greg Onslow. I found myself chuckling over Mikki’s plans and schemes. Ho...

Ordinary Hazards Book Review

August 01, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

Anna Bruno’s debut novel, Ordinary Hazards, is a quietly stunning story. Bruno has penned this poignant story, not unlike a powerful train slowing down to go through a long dark tunnel. As this proverbial train moves slowing through the tunnel it eventually emerges on the other side. It is now free to continue its journey. Ordinary Hazards is the story of Emma, a successful businesswoman in New York City. Emma is on a lonely emotional journey. Her journey will take her back to a small town i...

Ordinary Hazards Book Review

August 01, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

Anna Bruno’s debut novel, Ordinary Hazards, is a quietly stunning story. Bruno has penned this poignant story, not unlike a powerful train slowing down to go through a long dark tunnel. As this proverbial train moves slowing through the tunnel it eventually emerges on the other side. It is now free to continue its journey. Ordinary Hazards is the story of Emma, a successful businesswoman in New York City. Emma is on a lonely emotional journey. Her journey will take her back to a small town i...

The Night Swim Book Review - Crime Thriller Fiction Novel

May 25, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MB

The Night Swim is an engaging mystery thriller, written by author, Megan Goldin. I particularly loved the podcast aspect of the story. Since I podcast my book reviews, I was thrilled to read about how, The Night Swim author, Megan Goldin, handled the main character/true-crime podcaster, Rachel Krall. Rachel is dedicated to making her fairly new podcast a success. Thanks so much for listening!  To read lots more book reviews, or to get the book, visit me at BookClubReporter.com If you're l...

Maurice Benard Book Review Podcast - Nothing General About It

May 11, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MB

Shocking Tell-All  Instant New York Times Bestseller!~ Nothing General About It How Love And Lithium Saved My Life Nothing General About It - How Love (And Lithium) Saved Me On And Off General Hospital written by daytime TV General Hospital star, Maurice Benard.  Maurice is a wildly popular daytime star of General Hospital. He portrays the character of Sonny Corinthos, who suffers from manic-depression. Emmy Winning General Hospital star Maurice Benard has written a shocking tell-all  I...

Maurice Benard Book Review Podcast - Nothing General About It

May 11, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MB

Shocking Tell-All  Instant New York Times Bestseller!~ Nothing General About It How Love And Lithium Saved My Life Nothing General About It - How Love (And Lithium) Saved Me On And Off General Hospital written by daytime TV General Hospital star, Maurice Benard.  Maurice is a wildly popular daytime star of General Hospital. He portrays the character of Sonny Corinthos, who suffers from manic-depression. Emmy Winning General Hospital star Maurice Benard has written a shocking tell-all  I...

Alone In The Light - Author: Benjamin W. Bass - Military - Romance Novel

April 26, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MB

Astounding Debut Novel!  Alone In The Light is brilliant story-telling at its best!  Benjamin Bass has written an astounding debut novel. Alone In The Light is much more than a book...it's a deeply moving, personal experience from which you must recover.  Benjamin Bass brings to his readers, complex characters of depth.  I believe Alone In The Light has the magnificent potential (and dare I say, the power) to bring the characters, as well as the readers, “together in the light!”   The s...

Alone In The Light - Author: Benjamin W. Bass - Military - Romance Novel

April 26, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MB

Astounding Debut Novel!  Alone In The Light is brilliant story-telling at its best!  Benjamin Bass has written an astounding debut novel. Alone In The Light is much more than a book...it's a deeply moving, personal experience from which you must recover.  Benjamin Bass brings to his readers, complex characters of depth.  I believe Alone In The Light has the magnificent potential (and dare I say, the power) to bring the characters, as well as the readers, “together in the light!”   The s...

Beginning Coming-of-Age Romance by Nora Edington

April 25, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MB

Beginning is a beautifully well-written story. And it has the potential to affect readers emotionally. The characters have strengths and weaknesses with which many readers may identify.    In Nora Edington’s novel, Beginning, we learn Jenny was sheltered by her parents. Now she is a lovely nineteen year old woman. Jenny is an intelligent young woman. At nineteen years old she is diligently studying to take exams for medical school. Yes, Jenny possesses both beauty and brains! Yet, other th...

Lucky Suit Book 1 - Sexy Suits Book Series - Lauren Blakely Romance

April 11, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MB

Looking for a fun little romance, you just got lucky!  In this chick-lit short story, Lucky Suit by Lauren Blakely, twenty-something Kristen Leonard, doesn't have a significant man in her life right now. Kristen has had the misfortune of agreeing blind dates arranged for her by her grandmother. Needless to say, none of the dates turned out to be winners. Kristen is a confident and intelligent woman. Math is Kristen's strong suit. At night, she enjoys peering at the stars and constellations...

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