My Favorite Books of 2023

Here are the five books I enjoyed most this year.

In alphabetical order, by author:

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen

In this debut of "The Martini Club" series, Gerritsen delivers with a great puzzle and a wide cast of characters to explore in future books.

Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley

A cozy story of friendship, romance, and family.

Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Lehane again sets the bar so high in crime fiction, that most other writers pale in comparison.

You Can't Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin

In her first novel, Lin gives the reader much to ponder about our place in the world and the choices we make.

How Can I Help You by Laura Sims

A cat and mouse story full of foreboding and suspense.