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.
Generation Z has been hobbled by parents and society. Learn how they may undo the damage and improve their functioning. We need to prevent extending this to the next generation.
Read MoreThe sixteenth novel in Penny’s Armand Gamache series, this book is a love letter to Paris, while also an exploration of corporate greed gone deadly.
Read MoreBurton’s memoir is a very personal examination of her relationship with food, body image, and the addictive cycle of anorexia and binge eating. An important study of self discovery for all women.
Read MoreRuth Ware, an excellent mystery writer, brings us a serial murder in a chalet in the French Alps, isolated by an avalanche. You will delight in this!
Read MoreA fresh, bawdy voice women should really appreciate—get ready to laugh til you leak (a little bit.)
Read MoreA master of suspense, Koontz weaves his love of dogs into a terrific novel.
Read MoreFilled 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!
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