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.
Filled with dry humor and spine-tingling excitement, this novel will teach you never to underestimate southern housewives, who have each other’s backs, even when battling a vampire who threatens their families.
Read MoreA loving graphic novel tribute to her mother, Tyler Feder takes us through her thoughts and feelings as she deals with the loss of her mom as a young adult.
Read MoreClinical psychologist and author Mary Trump is the aggrieved niece of Donald Trump, whose father died of alcoholism at 42. She blasts Uncle Donald in this profile.
Read MoreThat;s what she said…an oral history of this amazing mockumentary comedy classic.
Read MoreA moving, rich, beautiful novel that addresses animal extinctions without preachiness.
Read MoreFilled with court intrigue, complex relationships, and beautiful writing, this is a satisfying end to the trilogy about Thomas Cromwell and his service to Henry VIII. Highly recommend.
Read MoreThe second novel in Mantel’s fascinating depiction of Thomas Cromwell and the Tudor court of Henry VIII.
Read MoreA view of Henry VIII’s Tudor court, from the point of view of Thomas Cromwell. Excellent!
Read MoreWhat if Hillary Rodham did NOT marry Bill Clinton? An entertaining alternative history.
Read MoreRequired reading, to appreciate our fire fighters and police—Next year is 20 years since this terrible day.
Read MoreVery popular—but shallow, selfish and wrong-headed. Walk on by this one.
Read MoreDeeply true, raunchy, freshly original and hilarious—add to your vacation summer reading list.
Read MoreSerial murderer stalking women in present-day Atlantic City—a good beach read mystery.
Read MoreThe action adventure suspense novel of the summer of 2020!
Read MoreNaughty satire about consumer culture, just too close to home for me.
Read MoreA modern Irish murder mystery, that is really so much more.
Read MorePart painfully honest memoir, part comprehensive history of mankind’s nemesis, depression.
Read MoreEmotionally honest and compassionate deep dive into the story of a family and schizophrenia.
Read MoreA riveting, touching, and inspiring narrative of the first year of Churchill as prime minister, and the Blitz in Britain.
Read MoreA morally complex dreamscape, that never loses its focus.
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