Get Lost in a Book ReviewsWhat I Read in April
I decided to maybe add a quick post to share what I read for the month and what was my favorite. I include links to purchase. As an Associate, I earn from qualified purchases.
I read eight books in April:
Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie – I love a good Agatha Christie, so I feel good that I was able to get one read this month. It wasn’t my favorite Agatha, but I had never read it and I enjoyed it.
https://virginia-gruver.com/2026/04/13/the-murder-on-the-links-by-agatha-christie/
Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict – I have read a few of Marie Benedicts books and I did enjoy Daughter of Egypt. I don’t think it was my favorite of hers but if you love books about Egypt and history, you can’t go wrong with this one. This was a NetGalley read for April.
https://virginia-gruver.com/2026/04/17/daughter-of-egypt-by-marie-benedict/
All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall – All the Water in the World surprised me. It was a book club pick, and I didn’t expect to like it. I had made up my mind that if I couldn’t get into it, I wouldn’t finish it. It surprised me. It wasn’t too preachy about global warming even though I do believe it is something we need to address. It had strong characters who were put in situations that made me worry about them. I willingly followed them through their adventure. It is a good post-apocalyptic read.
https://virginia-gruver.com/2026/04/20/all-the-water-in-the-world-by-eiren-caffall/
The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson – I did enjoy this story set in the 1920’s in the Ozarks. It’s a good story about what families will do to support themselves during difficult times. I loved the characters and the difficult situations each one found themselves in. If you like stories about prohibition and the Ozark mountain people, you might check this one out. This was a NetGalley read for April.
https://virginia-gruver.com/2026/04/24/the-moonshine-women-by-michelle-collins-anderson/
Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent – This was another book club pick. This is from my mystery book club that meets at a local indie bookstore. Though I am new, the club has been around for over 35 years. What amazes me is that this group of about twelve people is mostly senior citizens. They are the most vocal and rowdy group and I love them all. This was a book that divided the group more than I thought it would. The men who attended, didn’t like it at all. Some didn’t even finish it. There was one or two women who didn’t like it either. The rest of us ladies did like it. I thought it was entertaining even though the characters were not likeable. Either they were outright evil, or weak. But the story was told in a way that I enjoyed it. It is a murder mystery set in Ireland involving people who will do anything to get what they want. No spoilers but if you like a good thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. This is a good one. This was a used book that had it’s own little mystery when I discovered that a reader before me left messages.
https://virginia-gruver.com/2026/04/27/lying-in-wait-by-liz-nugent/
Dog Person by Camille Pagan – This book was another surprise. I didn’t think I would like it so much. I am not sure what genre it should be in. It does have a bit of romance. It is a great book for dog lovers and book lovers. I like dogs but I love books. It is the story of a couple who started a bookshop up together. When one of them dies young it leaves the partner to pick up the pieces and go on. That is difficult when that person’s grief is so strong that they let the business run on it’s own for a while and then discover they are struggling. The whole story is told by Harold, the dog. It sounds depressing here, but it really isn’t. It is probably the best feel-good novel I read this month. I am thinking that it may be my favorite read for April. If you love books and dogs, this is the book for you. This was a NetGalley read.
https://virginia-gruver.com/2026/05/01/dog-person-by-camille-pagan/
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward – I am very happy to finish The Last House on Needless Street. I had tried to read it a couple times before and for whatever reason couldn’t finish it until this time. Once I got a few chapters in, I did feel hooked and looked forward to returning to it each day. I have owned this book for several years so was very glad to get it off my to be read shelf.
The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton – This was another surprise. I read a lot of books that I get from NetGalley. This was one of them. I usually read the descriptions before I request them. Sometimes it takes a while to find out if I got the book. By the time I get the book I often forget why I chose it. This one was like that. I am happy I read it. It was an interesting story. Set in England, it has a dual timeline. It tells the story of Elizabeth Barton, a young girl who saw visions. When her visions involved King Henry VIII, it became dangerous for her and those who believed in her. You can imagine what Henry was capable of. It also told the story of a contemporary women historian who finds Elizabeth’s book that was written about the time she experienced the visions. This is a well written story, and I enjoyed the murder mystery that came out of it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mysteries set in England.
My favorite book for April was Dog Person. It is a story that will stick with me for a long time.
I hope you enjoyed my little summary for those who may have missed my reviews in April. I will add links so you can check out my full reviews. The last two are still scheduled to post so check them out by subscribing and never miss a review.
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