It started with a New Year's resolution:
1 book a week, 52 books in a year.
I kept reading, and it grew into something much more.

Back in 2011, I was an avid reader who had somehow lost my way with reading. Between working and being a full-time student, reading for pleasure had slowly fallen by the wayside.

I wanted to change that. So I gave myself a New Year's resolution to read one book every week for a year. I started A Book A Week on January 1, 2012 as a way to hold myself accountable and share what I was reading along the way.

I didn't quite reach my goal that first year, but I kept reading. I kept reviewing. And all these years later, I'm still here, looking forward to whatever book comes next. Some years I crush my goals, some years I don't, but my love for a good book has never wavered.

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I'm a lifelong reader with a particular soft spot for mysteries and thrillers. I've always loved the genre, and I credit those stories—the twists, suspense, and need to know what happens next—with keeping me a reader as an adult. My reading has taken me in all kinds of directions since then, but I'll always come back to a good mystery.

I love creepy horror novels. A fascinating work of nonfiction can completely pull me in, too. And I've found plenty of favorites in science fiction, literary fiction, romance, and other genres I might never have picked up when I first started the blog. That's part of the fun. I never quite know what kind of story is going to grab me next.

When I'm not reading or writing reviews, you'll usually find me at home with my husband and our pets. I'm a classically trained musician and composer, an enthusiastic home cook, and a backyard gardener. There's usually a trip to look forward to or some new project that has caught my interest, too.

At the end of the day, I just really love books. There's nothing quite like discovering a story I can't put down or finding an author I can't wait to read again. Even when a book doesn't quite work for me, I still enjoy thinking about why and putting those thoughts into words. That's what keeps me reading, reviewing, and sharing it all here on A Book A Week.

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There’s something liberating about hitting the open road, leaving behind schedules and responsibilities, if only for a little while. Just you, your thoughts, and the miles stretching ahead. Of course, reality has its limits—gas, speed limits, food, and sleep all play a role—but for a brief moment, a road trip can feel like the perfect escape from life’s burdens.

For Livia and her friends, that escape is precisely what they need. Reeling from the discovery of her husband’s affair, Livia is desperate to get away, and her friends are more than willing to help her forget her troubles for a few days. Their trip through the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon starts as a simple getaway, but a reckless tow truck driver tailing them turns their carefree ride into something far more unsettling.

Hoping to lose him, they veer onto County Road 95, an unremarkable backroad with a chilling local reputation. Known as The Devil’s Driveway, the 15-mile stretch quickly turns their road trip into a nightmare. What starts as a detour soon becomes a desperate fight for survival, pushing the four women to the edge of their sanity. And with every twist and turn, something even more terrifying waits ahead.

I was immediately drawn to the concept of a haunted highway and gladly accepted the audiobook version of White Line Fever from K.C. Jones’ publisher. Kate Hanford’s expert narration added a chilling urgency to the story, keeping me hooked and looking for any excuse to keep listening. Jones gradually unveils the full scope of the horror his characters face, starting with eerie instances of lost time, dissociation, and hallucinations before escalating into true, unrelenting terror.

Throughout the novel, Jones weaves in flashbacks to Livia’s past, adding depth to her character. While I appreciated these insights, they occasionally disrupted the pacing, and I often found myself more eager to return to the escalating tension on the road. Still, White Line Fever hurtles toward a harrowing climax that delivers thrills and meaningful character growth. A solid horror thriller, it’s an especially gripping listen.

For more information, visit the author's website, Amazon, and Goodreads.

(2025, 23)

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Lindsi March 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
You had me at "haunted highway"!
Roberta R.March 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Road trips with a supernatural edge are something that I enjoy a lot (among my faves there are Road to Nowhere by Christopher Pike...which has a twist though...and What We Buried by Kate A. Boorman). I hope to read this one soon! I guess I'll react the same way as you did to the flashbacks, but I understand they are necessary.
BlodeueddMarch 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Omg, what is going on on that road?!
Lark@LarkWritesMarch 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Road trips are fun! They remind me of my childhood. And I love the idea of a haunted highway. But it's probably a good idea never to drive down a road called the Devil's Driveway, especially at night. ;D
Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerMarch 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Oh this reminds me of Murder Road. Adding to my list!
Samantha@WLABBMarch 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sounds scary even if they were not on a haunted highway. Nobody needs an unhinged tow truck driver following them.
Rachel @Waves of FictionMarch 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Sounds like an intense situation! Reminds me of that 70s movie Dual. I remember watching it with my mom as a little kid and it terrifying me!
Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenMarch 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I liked this one. The idea of this haunted stretch of land was creepy AF. In the summer Eleanor and I like to just drive around and find abandoned/spooky places in the middle of nowhere...and it definitely made me question our choices, lol

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