Table for Two, by Amor Towles
Enjoy Towles’ collection of well-crafted short story gems, each filled with great humor and clever plot twists.
Read MoreMurder Road, by Simone St. James
If you like ghosts with your serial murder, you will enjoy St James’s latest— set on a lonely stretch of road in backwoods Michigan.
Read MoreMariette in Ecstasy, by Ron Hansen
In this Easter season, I share my views on my favorite novel, by the fine author, Ron Hansen.
Read MoreThe Hunter, by Tana French
The second book in a mystery series by French; enjoy the suspenseful story of an American making his home in rural Ireland, and the trouble that finds him here, despite his desire for a peaceful life.
Read MoreMurder By Degrees, by Ritu Mukerji
A female medical doctor in 1875 Philadelphia is drawn into a murder investigation, her patient the victim. An ambitious first novel, with some weaknesses, but a worthwhile read.
Read MoreEnd of Story, by A. J. Finn
Destined to be A.J. Finn’s second bestseller, after The Woman in the Window, comes this piece of psychological thriller fluff. Read it for the fun of it.
Read MoreKristin Lavransdatter, by Sigrid Undset
Enjoy this classic trilogy, published just over one hundred years ago, but whose characters feel as genuine and real as anyone you know.
Read MoreThe Women, by Kristin Hannah
This is a must-read novel, the story of a woman serving in Vietnam. It is also Hannah’s best book yet.
Read MoreDiva, by Daisy Goodwin
Brava! Delight in this dramatic story of opera soprano legend Maria Callas, told as a novel.
Read MoreA Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing, by Hilary Mantel
A posthumously published collection of Mantel’s excellent essays on topics personal and royal. Highly recommended.
Read MoreAnna O, by Matthew Blake
In the spirit of A.J. Flynn and Ruth Ware, you will enjoy this suspenseful mystery from Matthew Blake.
Read MoreThe Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, by Michael Finkel
A fascinating story of skilled art thief Stephane Breitwieser, who amassed an impressive collection of antiquities and objets d’art worth two billion dollars over six years, told as a page-turning mystery.
Read MoreThe Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters
Sensitively written fiction story of a young child kidnapped from a Mi’kmaq family, and the repercussions for both families. Excellent story.
Read MoreThe Cameron Winter Mystery Series, by Andrew Klavan
Cameron Winter, the hero we need in today’s fallen world, restorer of truth, justice, and societal civility, from the pen of Andrew Klavan. Read and enjoy this excellent mystery series.
Read MoreThe Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I, by Douglas Brunt
Did Rudolf Diesel commit suicide? Was this a contract killing by a world leader, or industrial titan? Find out why this was so important, as you learn about the ubiquitous Diesel engine that changed the world.
Read MoreBest Books of 2023
Read my roundup of the Best of 2023, and please make a comment! Let me know what I forgot to mention!
Read MoreTom Lake, by Ann Patchett
This may be your favorite fiction novel of the year. Add to the pleasure by listening to the audiobook, read by Meryl Streep.
Read MoreThe Future, by Naomi Alderman
A dystopic, tech thriller that asks big questions about humanity, freedom, technology, and whether we can survive and thrive.
Read MoreStarter Villain, by John Scalzi
Very funny, James Bond-style science fiction involving uber-smart, genetically engineered cats, dolphins, whales, a volcano lair, giant laser beams, and a worldwide network of villains. An entertaining novel from John Scalzi, who I highly recommend.
Read MoreBirnam Wood, by Eleanor Catton
Psychological thriller with more than a nod to Shakespeare. Good for book groups, as you’ll want to share with others.
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