October Book Report

An eclectic mix

Frieda McFadden (2024). The Boyfriend. [Kindle]. Poisoned Pen Press.

Just when I thought I was on to her game, McFadden does it again. It’s another psychological thriller with enough red herrings to sink a fishing trawler — and that’s all I can say, because, well, spoilers!

Okay, one line. But only to give you a sample of why I enjoy this writer so much.

“Arlene’s hatha yoga class in the late afternoon can get pretty crowded, but I got there early enough to snag a spot next to my friends. I mean, I get that yoga is about pranayama and shatkarma, but it’s also about shooting your friends agonizing looks when the teacher suggests a ridiculously difficult pose and keeps telling you to breathe when all you want to do is freaking collapse” (42). Just the right amount of snark, amiright?

John Stott (1964).The Letters of John: An Introduction and Commentary (Volume 19) (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries). IVP Academic; Reprint edition (August 14, 2009).