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.
If 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.
Read MorePaula McLain explores the world of child kidnapping, sexual abuse and neglect in this suspenseful crime novel. Recommended.
Read MoreAnother winner from Andy Weir. Here’s your science nerd read for the summer.
Read MoreJodi Picoult-style family drama— not my cup of tea.
Read MoreMichael Lewis, author of The Big Short and Moneyball, writes about the current pandemic from a different perspective, bringing lessons learned with great storytelling.
Read MoreLearn the writing process that created the stories and scripts of our best loved movies. For movie lovers and want-to-be screen writers.
Read MoreA first novel, blending mystery and historical fiction, alternating between today and late 18th century London, as three women seek to find a way to make peace with the past, and forge a true path forward.
Read MoreA beautiful and gentle cautionary tale— Ishiguro describes a world where artificial intelligence and gene editing may lead, and not perhaps to our liking.
Read MoreBroken is all of us, who are brave enough to admit it. Get ready to laugh hard, and feel deeply.
Read MoreA personal and achingly honest description of people financially falling through the cracks in our broken economic system. A must read.
Read MoreCreative nonfiction masterfully presented, you will enjoy the reporting and observations of Joan Didion, still relevant today.
Read MoreA snowy, chilling case of murders set in a posh Swiss hotel, this novel is the kind of fun murderinos love.
Read MoreMemoir of a young person’s experience of cancer, treatment, and finding a way back to life. Recommended, with some reservations.
Read MoreA parable of gender, sexuality, and race, told as a western. Not the fun romp I was hoping for.
Read MoreJust when Nora Seed decides to give up on life, she walks into the Midnight Library, where endless choices may lead her back to a life worth living. Highly recommend.
Read MoreFunny and practical, Matloff tells you how to extend your chances of survival beyond dumb luck.
Read MoreA decade-by-decade compilation of Seinfeld’s best bits— too bad he can’t hear your giggles and snorts!
Read MoreWas Shakespeare’s famous play inspired by the grief he felt at the loss of his son? Explore this and much more in this excellent historical fiction novel.
Read MoreDavid Goggins uses his life and experiences to teach how attitude and mental toughness can be developed to help everyone reach life goals.
Read MoreRead this memoir by Lynn Hill, one of the best rock climbers ever.
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