This week finds me in Iceland in 1829. Totally not something I would normally pick up, Burial Rites // Hannah Kent follows the final few weeks of a woman accused of murder. Inspired by a true story, Kent retells the story of Agnes, a murderess charged for killing her former master. Honestly, I think I was a little duped into picking the book up because I liked the cover (and I totally judge a book by its cover) and didn’t realize it was historical fiction…which I typically despise. But, I think Kent has done a fine job in recreating the lives of Icelandic villagers from the early 1800’s. I’ll let you know the final verdict next week.

Last week: Innocence // Dean Koontz (3 out of 5 stars)

If you remember from last week’s post, I was reading Koontz’s latest novel. Although not my favorite, I still enjoyed it and true to form, dove right in and sped right through. He never fails to deliver a page turner. For me, the plot seemed a little weak but the protagonist was unique enough to leave a lasting impression. Worth the read.

Read anything good lately?