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.

My Absolute Darling, by Gabriel Tallent

December 26, 2017 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A daring first novel explores the coming of age of an emotionally and sexually abused teen who must take charge to save her own life, set in the natural beauty of the Pacific northwest.

The Last Policeman, by Ben Winters

October 10, 2016 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Excellent, award-winning trilogy from Ben Winters, this dystopian mystery will make you a Winters fan.

The Fireman by Joe Hill

October 10, 2016 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A pandemic disease that causes its victims to catch fire wreaks havoc, as governments attempt to control through authoritarian means. An independent colony seeks another solution.