Vicki Rock
@vickireads.bsky.social
I am a retired newspaper reporter. I write book reviews for the Meyersdale Public Library in Meyersdale, Pa.
Just started LAST ONE OUT by Jane Harper, Flatiron Books: Pine & Cedar. Five years after the disappearance of a college student from an almost deserted town. Publishes April 2026. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just started LAST ONE OUT by Jane Harper, Flatiron Books: Pine & Cedar. Five years after the disappearance of a college student from an almost deserted town. Publishes April 2026. #ewgc
Starting SON by Johana Gustawsson and Thomas Enger. Psychologist Kari Voss’ son has been missing for seven years. Son is also a village where two teens have been murdered. Thank you Orenda Books. Publishes Aug. 26. #ewgc.
June 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Starting SON by Johana Gustawsson and Thomas Enger. Psychologist Kari Voss’ son has been missing for seven years. Son is also a village where two teens have been murdered. Thank you Orenda Books. Publishes Aug. 26. #ewgc.
Hopefully awaiting e-galleys of THE BLACK WOLF by Louise Penny; THE WIDOW by John Grisham; THE GIRL WITH ICE IN HER VEINS by Karin Smirnoff; and THE SECRET OF SECRETS by Dan Brown. Fingers crossed! #ewgc.
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hopefully awaiting e-galleys of THE BLACK WOLF by Louise Penny; THE WIDOW by John Grisham; THE GIRL WITH ICE IN HER VEINS by Karin Smirnoff; and THE SECRET OF SECRETS by Dan Brown. Fingers crossed! #ewgc.
Another amazing novel from Ken Follett. CIRCLE OF DAYS, Grand Central Publishing, September. How could people have built Stonehenge? #ewgc.
May 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Another amazing novel from Ken Follett. CIRCLE OF DAYS, Grand Central Publishing, September. How could people have built Stonehenge? #ewgc.
I loved VIANNE by Joanne Harris. Prequel to CHOCOLAT series. And it made me crave chocolate! September release. Thanks Pegasus Books. #ewgc
April 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I loved VIANNE by Joanne Harris. Prequel to CHOCOLAT series. And it made me crave chocolate! September release. Thanks Pegasus Books. #ewgc
Doing a happy dance. Received A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE by Elizabeth George. One of my all time favorite series. September release. Thank you Pan McMillan. #ewgc
April 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Doing a happy dance. Received A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE by Elizabeth George. One of my all time favorite series. September release. Thank you Pan McMillan. #ewgc
I was blown away by Karin Slaughters’ WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE. August release. At first I was disappointed it isn’t one in the Will Trent series; now I’m hoping this is the start of a new series. Thanks William Morrow publishing. #ewgc.
April 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I was blown away by Karin Slaughters’ WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE. August release. At first I was disappointed it isn’t one in the Will Trent series; now I’m hoping this is the start of a new series. Thanks William Morrow publishing. #ewgc.
5 out of 5 stars for KING OF ASHES by S.A. Cosby, Flatiron Books: Pine & Cedar, June 10. So intense, I had to force myself to put it down more than once. And has a shocking reveal. #ewgc
February 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
5 out of 5 stars for KING OF ASHES by S.A. Cosby, Flatiron Books: Pine & Cedar, June 10. So intense, I had to force myself to put it down more than once. And has a shocking reveal. #ewgc
I just read one of my favorite books of the year. MY FRIENDS by Fredrik Backman, Atria Books, May 20. Deeply moving story of friendship, art and grief. #ewgc
February 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I just read one of my favorite books of the year. MY FRIENDS by Fredrik Backman, Atria Books, May 20. Deeply moving story of friendship, art and grief. #ewgc
Really enjoying THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES by Amy Tan. And her illustrations! Just saw her on Finding Your Roots on PBS, too. #FridayReads.
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Really enjoying THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES by Amy Tan. And her illustrations! Just saw her on Finding Your Roots on PBS, too. #FridayReads.
Just started e-galley of KING OF ASHES by S.A. Cosby. So far, wow. Available on Edelweiss. #FridayReads. #ewgc
January 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Just started e-galley of KING OF ASHES by S.A. Cosby. So far, wow. Available on Edelweiss. #FridayReads. #ewgc
Running behind, just got back from eye exam. All is well. These are the books I received as Christmas gifts. I also gave 10. No duplicates. #ewgc
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Running behind, just got back from eye exam. All is well. These are the books I received as Christmas gifts. I also gave 10. No duplicates. #ewgc
Saw A Wonderful World:
The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Really enjoyed it.
The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Really enjoyed it.
December 31, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Saw A Wonderful World:
The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Really enjoyed it.
The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Really enjoyed it.
If you haven’t put THE PARIS EXPRESS by Emma Donoghue on your TBR list, you must. One of her best. Publication date is March 18. Thanks Summit Books and Edelweiss. #ewgc.
December 5, 2024 at 9:27 PM
If you haven’t put THE PARIS EXPRESS by Emma Donoghue on your TBR list, you must. One of her best. Publication date is March 18. Thanks Summit Books and Edelweiss. #ewgc.
Chris Bohjalian, one of my favorite authors, has a new book coming out March 11. THE JACKAL’S MISTRESS. Set during the Civil War. Libby Steadman is a great character. Thanks Doubleday and NetGalley. #ewgc
December 5, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Chris Bohjalian, one of my favorite authors, has a new book coming out March 11. THE JACKAL’S MISTRESS. Set during the Civil War. Libby Steadman is a great character. Thanks Doubleday and NetGalley. #ewgc
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN by Allen Eskens is an amazing story about the war in Bosnia and life in the U.S. after it. Loved the main character, Hana Babic. Out Feb. 18. Thanks Mulholland Books and NetGalley. #ewgc
December 5, 2024 at 9:03 PM
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN by Allen Eskens is an amazing story about the war in Bosnia and life in the U.S. after it. Loved the main character, Hana Babic. Out Feb. 18. Thanks Mulholland Books and NetGalley. #ewgc
