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.
Owens is a courageous, articulate voice, presenting a well-researched book documenting the destructiveness of Democrat initiatives “for” Black people. Must read.
Read MoreDiscover a new bright light in hilarious fiction writing. Her shtick reminds me of Woody Allen’s “Getting Even” and “Without Feathers”.
Read MoreThe position and prescription for the Holy Catholic Church and the Body of Christ in our world today.
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Read MoreFans of the insider story of British royalty must read this memoir.
Read MoreA compilation of the best true crime writing of the late 2010s, this is fascinating storytelling by any measure.
Read MoreJahren offers a well-researched, easy-to-understand presentation of the data of how our consumption patterns are unsustainable. You will actually enjoy her writing, and learn a great deal.
Read MoreYoung Adult author Caroline Cooney writes a great mystery for an adult audience. Cooney turns her attention to a retirement community infiltrated by murder.
Read MoreGreat science fiction novel, combining good story telling with much food for thought. One of this year’s best, and a first novel from YouTuber Lindsay Ellis.
Read MoreA beautifully written, morally complex mystery; a western set in Ireland by a great writer.
Read MoreNot much here to expand your understanding of the experience of race in America. Feel free to take a pass.
Read MoreA guilty pleasure, if betrayal and murder are your thing.
Read MoreFredrik Backman is back with an excellent novel. Might be your 2020 favorite.
Read MoreGeneration 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.
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