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.
Enter the world of late twelfth century abbey life, in this story of a powerful abbess, her loves and ambitions, in a male-dominated world. Beautifully written, with many questionable liberties taken with the historical record.
Read MoreA well-crafted gothic novel, which will put you off mushrooms.
Read MoreA richly layered novel about the meanings of house and home. Highly recommend the audiobook read by Tom Hanks.
Read MoreEnjoy this retelling of Homer’s epic story of the Trojan War, the hero Achilles, and his great love for Patroclus.
Read MoreFrom gravity to the multiverse, theoretical physicist Michio Kaku takes you on a tour of how scientists seek to explain the universe and everything in it. Required reading for all thoughtful people.
Read MorePart legal thriller, part science fiction, and part detective fiction, this mashup by Winters is entertaining, and asks bigger questions.
Read MoreGrady Hendrix does it again! A great successor to “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.” Enjoy this send-up of 70s and 80s slasher movies, told in a darkly funny way.
Read MoreConor Knighton takes us on his yearlong journey to all our country’s national parks. Check out his fun Instagram, too!
Read MoreAre you tired of cancel culture, the majority shut down from honestly expressing opinions in a civil manner? Ben Shapiro lays out the way we got here, and what needs to happen to restore honest, open debate. This must happen to assure our democracy going forward.
Read MoreGreat historical fiction novel, following the life of Marian Graves, female aviator, from her beginnings flying liquor from Canada to the U.S. during Prohibition, through World War II, to her flight around the world at the Poles. Exciting, and much to learn.
Read MoreEnjoy these fascinating interviews with accomplished authors, and compile your reading bucket list!
Read MoreA fascinating discussion of a recent astronomical observation, and its potential for changing our world view, if we have the courage, curiosity, and humility to explore further, or the consequences if we do not.
Read MoreA story within a story, as legendary film star Evelyn Hugo tells her life story, the full hidden, secret story behind her life choices, to junior magazine staff writer Monique Grant. An interesting examination of the cost of fame.
Read MoreLearn of the sufferings of hard working farmers during the Dust Bowl, and the injustices visited on the migrants escaping it to California, through the eyes of Elsa Martinelli, loving mother, trying to keep her children safe— a dramatic, moving story.
Read MoreA perfect beach read, from the pen of Taylor Jenkins Reid. She has a growing reputation for entertaining page turners. You’ll smell the salt air and tanning lotion, hear the waves and feel the sand beneath your feet!
Read MoreWonderful novel that takes on issues of the immigrant experience, loss of family through addiction, and struggling with caretaking with a depressed parent— all with a heroine who must discover the personal strength to finally choose for herself.
Read MoreA novel of this moment in our culture—but be careful to read closely, for some of us will have a problem with its message.
Read MoreBrilliant second novel by Brit Bennett, this is a great choice for book discussion groups, or thoughtful readers everywhere.
Read MoreIf you enjoy beautiful writing, a moving and real intergenerational story, and a captivating murder mystery, then this is the summer book for you.
Read MoreIf you hear a plot idea, and it isn’t written, are you at liberty to write it? Or is that considered intellectual theft? Enjoy this snarky, story-within- a story of Jacob Finch Bonner, his successful novel, and his subsequent poisoned pen perpetrator. One of this summer’s best.
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