Weekly book reviews in most genres, including classics and not-to-be-missed. Books selected and reviews written by a librarian specializing in readers’ advisory.
Bestselling historical fiction author Kate Quinn educates and intrigues with this group of women in the 1950s Washington, DC area, each striving to figure out her life, improve her circumstances, while supporting each other. Excellent read.
Read MoreA coming of age story, that helps explain the value of art to lift lives, and give meaning and purpose. Also, the importance of friends, at all ages.
Read MoreA science fiction, suspenseful novel about time travel, the purpose and meaning of memories, with a female, eighty-something protagonist. Great summer adventure reading.
Read MoreFollow the saga of the Hill half siblings, traveling cross country to meet each other, and confront the father that abandoned each of them at about ten years old. Another witty, heart warming novel from a favorite author.
Read MoreA compilation of short biographies, told with skillful storytelling and interesting detail, describing the humble contributions of ordinary Americans to making our country stronger and better for all.
Read MoreIntriguing mystery set on a remote subantarctic island of great natural beauty. Highly recommended.
Read MoreGood beginning, then takes a turn to an asinine ending. Forgettable, avoidable.
Read MorePrepare for the August, 2025 trial of Bryan Kohberger for the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students by reading this excellent book by respected author Howard Blum.
Read MoreEnjoy and learn from Lucy Worsley’s superlative history of Jane Austen and the life experiences surrounding her six classic novels. Then read Austen’s novels!
Read MoreJoan Didion’s posthumously published notes to her husband, about her consultation with a psychiatrist in an effort to save their adult daughter. Helpful reading for parents dealing with adult children experiencing difficulties in life. Recommended.
Read MoreA compilation of essays on the natural world, and the animals that must share it with the humans. It will increase your sensitivity to your personal impacts— with gentle observation, no preachiness, here.
Read MoreA Covid memoir from Britain, we learn of the way a baby hare changes a city dwelling, workaholic’s life. Highly recommended.
Read MoreThe Dean Martin-inspired title is the hint. Much hilarity, and even a few touching moments, as Scalzi presents reactions to the moon turning to cheese. No, I don’t know what kind.
Read MoreInsightful, beautifully written memoir describing the Carmelite way of life, how it can fulfill, and how it can fail.
Read MorePoet Billy Collins’ latest book, a grand opportunity to enjoy this terrific poet.
Read MoreBy turns funny, educational, and exciting, but never boring, enjoy this travelogue of the Grand Canyon, told from the unique perspective of a walk below rim, through the entire Canyon.
Read MoreTwenty-four hours on the International Space Station, as 4 astronauts and 2 cosmonauts live, and think about life from 250 miles above Earth.
Read MoreCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of this American classic. It is still relevant, and a interesting, enjoyable novel.
Read MoreIf you grew up in a hurricane-prone area, this novel will feel like your nightmares come true. Excellent apocalyptic, dystopic world-building.
Read MoreWhen two dead wives kill the reality tv show, the showrunner must find the killer. Sorry to say, a boring, predictable, uninspired waste of time.
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