"Horse" is a book that has received so many honors from the critics, and after reading Gerardine Brook's novel, I can see why. It takes readers through three distinct eras of American history -- tied together by a magnificent thoroughbred named Lexington.  Lexington was one of the greatest racehorses the world has ever known, but more than that, he became the most successful stud the sport has ever known. But through the book "Horse," Brooks takes her readers through social issues, arts, history, science and equestrian lore that are masterfully mixed into one fascinating book.

"Horse" is a book that has received so many honors from the critics, and after reading Gerardine Brook's novel, I can see why. It takes readers through three distinct eras of American history -- tied together by a magnificent thoroughbred named Lexington.  Lexington was one of the greatest racehorses the world has ever known, but more than that, he became the most successful stud the sport has ever known. But through the book "Horse," Brooks takes her readers through social issues, arts, history, science and equestrian lore that are masterfully mixed into one fascinating book.

Rick Dayton has committed to reading at least one book every week. Each Monday at 5:35 Rick catches you up on what he has been reading. If you missed any books from the past you can hear his reviews below.

Rick Dayton has committed to reading at least one book every week. Each Monday at 5:35 Rick catches you up on what he has been reading. If you missed any books from the past you can hear his reviews below.

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Horse | Geraldine Brooks

Freida McFadden has an impressive resume and has written a lot of books that have been big sellers. The New York Times, Amazon, USA Today and others have acclaimed her work for having #1 sellers on their lists. That is part of the reason I wanted to read "Ward D," a story about a medical school student who had to do an overnight rotation in the psych ward at the hospital. But when Amy arrives and feels the door to Ward D lock behind her, strange things start to happen and people start to disappear. The book is supposed to be a psychological thriller, but I found it utterly impossible to believe that the tales in Ward D would ever happen in a hospital. I know that it's a work of fiction -- but that wasn't enough to find it believable.

Freida McFadden has an impressive resume and has written a lot of books that have been big sellers. The New York Times, Amazon, USA Today and others have acclaimed her work for having #1 sellers on their lists. That is part of the reason I wanted to read "Ward D," a story about a medical school student who had to do an overnight rotation in the psych ward at the hospital. But when Amy arrives and feels the door to Ward D lock behind her, strange things start to happen and people start to disappear. The book is supposed to be a psychological thriller, but I found it utterly impossible to believe that the tales in Ward D would ever happen in a hospital. I know that it's a work of fiction -- but that wasn't enough to find it believable.

Ward D | Freida McFadden

The leading lady in Stacy Willingham's "A Flicker in the Dark" is Chloe Davis. The young lady has had a difficult life. Her father is in prison for a series of murders committed when Davis was 12. She was very close to her father and can’t believe he could take so many lives. While her dad is in prison, her mom is institutionalized, leaving Chloe and her brother to raise themselves.  Twenty years later, when Davis is a psychologist in Baton Rogue, it starts happening again -- young girls are disappearing -- and one of them is one of Chloe's patients.  A Flicker in the Dark, this week's entry on Rick's Reading List on KDKA Radio.

The leading lady in Stacy Willingham's "A Flicker in the Dark" is Chloe Davis. The young lady has had a difficult life. Her father is in prison for a series of murders committed when Davis was 12. She was very close to her father and can’t believe he could take so many lives. While her dad is in prison, her mom is institutionalized, leaving Chloe and her brother to raise themselves.  Twenty years later, when Davis is a psychologist in Baton Rogue, it starts happening again -- young girls are disappearing -- and one of them is one of Chloe's patients.  A Flicker in the Dark, this week's entry on Rick's Reading List on KDKA Radio.

A Flicker in the Dark | Stacy Willingham

This week's entry on Rick's Reading List: First To Die by James Patterson.

This week's entry on Rick's Reading List: First To Die by James Patterson.

Horse | Geraldine Brooks

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