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Overview: Just Before Sleep is a collection of 23 tiny stories fused with poems, each no more than a page long, by award-winning author Dan Gilmore. He created these haibun and haibun stories especially for the online literary journal KYSO Flash, and they represent the fusion of narrative prose poems and American haiku. After discovering the haibun form, he feels "the sense of arriving home after all these years of wandering."
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Dan Gilmore finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Edward AllenSeptember 18, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Jacob ParkerMay 01, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Sharon RobertsApril 10, 2024
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Margaret MitchellAugust 26, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Edward HernandezAugust 17, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Michael HarrisJuly 20, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Sandra NelsonJanuary 07, 2024
It was just alright. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. A generous 3 stars.
Mary PerezDecember 02, 2024
An average read for me. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Emily AndersonFebruary 18, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Donald GomezAugust 16, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Charles ThompsonMay 06, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Jessica GarciaJanuary 20, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Christopher HillJune 12, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
Charles ThompsonNovember 03, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
Carol JohnsonOctober 16, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. A generous 3 stars.
George BrownDecember 19, 2025
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Margaret BrownApril 06, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Daniel GreenOctober 30, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Richard SanchezNovember 11, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
Thomas RiveraMay 08, 2025
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Steven WilsonJanuary 13, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Ryan TurnerAugust 28, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Christopher CampbellDecember 06, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Deborah LopezJuly 03, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Matthew RodriguezApril 19, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
Carol YoungSeptember 14, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Richard MartinJanuary 09, 2025
A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Linda EdwardsFebruary 23, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Thomas JonesOctober 27, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Stephanie HernandezMarch 04, 2025
An average read for me. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Nicholas HarrisApril 01, 2025
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Robert WilliamsAugust 06, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Joshua GomezOctober 09, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Margaret DiazAugust 31, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
James BakerApril 01, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Deborah WalkerJune 29, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
Paul HernandezAugust 09, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Thomas ThomasJanuary 07, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Edward LopezFebruary 13, 2025
An average read for me. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Carol HillNovember 10, 2025
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Jacob ReyesApril 16, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Andrew KingJune 12, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Emily HernandezSeptember 06, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Patricia WrightJune 27, 2024
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Patricia HallNovember 28, 2025
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Laura YoungSeptember 29, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Karen HarrisFebruary 09, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jessica ScottNovember 11, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Just right down the middle.
Jennifer TaylorAugust 14, 2025
An average read for me. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Steven KingApril 21, 2024
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Karen HarrisAugust 24, 2024
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Matthew ClarkNovember 21, 2024
Pretty good overall. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Lisa ClarkJune 18, 2025
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
William GonzalezDecember 05, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Nancy EdwardsFebruary 04, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Jennifer WhiteJanuary 06, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Margaret TurnerMarch 31, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Sandra ClarkMarch 02, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Edward PerezApril 23, 2024
Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Charles JohnsonJuly 08, 2025
It was okay. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
Patricia DiazNovember 24, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Laura YoungOctober 27, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Michael BrownOctober 11, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Mark JonesJanuary 11, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
George BrownApril 26, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
John NelsonAugust 11, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Mark RodriguezJuly 12, 2024
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Joseph WalkerDecember 30, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Laura GonzalezNovember 05, 2024
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. A solid 4 stars from me.
Christopher WilsonJuly 03, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Gary EvansFebruary 01, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Jennifer TaylorDecember 13, 2025
Such a great read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Kevin GonzalezFebruary 07, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Joseph ClarkMay 16, 2025
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Michael WilliamsSeptember 04, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
James AllenFebruary 21, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Mark HernandezOctober 21, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
John PhillipsJuly 31, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Richard EdwardsJuly 04, 2025
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Karen BakerNovember 15, 2025
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Matthew MillerOctober 15, 2025
An average read for me. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Just right down the middle.
George FloresMay 11, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Christopher YoungMay 03, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Daniel GonzalezSeptember 04, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Lisa JacksonAugust 28, 2024
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Emily FloresAugust 04, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Kimberly NguyenMay 15, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Patricia DiazSeptember 09, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Patricia DiazSeptember 05, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Thomas NguyenJune 09, 2024
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Donald LeeJuly 01, 2025
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Jennifer GomezMay 06, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Cynthia HillMay 09, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Rebecca GonzalezFebruary 27, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Kenneth WhiteMay 31, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Michael CampbellNovember 01, 2025
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
George MartinezJune 25, 2024
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Gary TurnerFebruary 05, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Brian MartinezOctober 20, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Lisa JacksonAugust 29, 2024
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
Anthony WilliamsNovember 13, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Lisa RiveraFebruary 19, 2024
An average read for me. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
Emily HernandezSeptember 28, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Amanda BakerApril 10, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Gary WilsonJune 20, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Michael PerezDecember 04, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Karen ThomasJuly 13, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
David ThompsonFebruary 04, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Barbara LeeMarch 27, 2024
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Steven LeeJanuary 23, 2024
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Jessica WalkerAugust 12, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
George FloresSeptember 12, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
Gary PerezSeptember 26, 2025
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Steven FloresJuly 07, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Steven KingMay 24, 2024
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Matthew NguyenAugust 16, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
William ThomasJanuary 25, 2025
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Brian GarciaNovember 27, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Lisa MartinezMay 19, 2024
It was just alright. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
Barbara LeeJune 05, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
David ThompsonOctober 26, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Carol EdwardsFebruary 04, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Steven KingJune 11, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
Kimberly NguyenOctober 15, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Steven JacksonNovember 18, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Lisa DavisFebruary 11, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Lisa FloresJuly 28, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Anthony JacksonJanuary 01, 2024
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Rebecca WilliamsDecember 18, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
William LeeJanuary 02, 2025
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jennifer KingDecember 05, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Lisa MillerMay 04, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Edward GonzalezAugust 06, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Eric LeeJuly 10, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Thomas LewisOctober 28, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
Jessica ParkerJuly 03, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Linda LeeApril 06, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Lisa HernandezDecember 25, 2025
Such a great read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Cynthia HillAugust 30, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Kimberly GomezApril 05, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Ryan CollinsAugust 13, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
Laura HillNovember 17, 2024
An average read for me. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
Edward HernandezJanuary 26, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Joseph LeeJune 26, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
Richard AndersonJanuary 26, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Donna GonzalezDecember 17, 2025
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Jessica ThompsonSeptember 22, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Sarah HillMay 13, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Dorothy ThompsonDecember 17, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.