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.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist on a mission to save us and our children from the insidious harmful addictions of smartphones and social media. Read, then let me know what you think.
Read MoreEverett successfully takes Twain’s character of the runaway slave Jim, making him a surreptitious reader and writer, on a dangerous journey of freedom for himself and his family.
Read MorePatric Gagne lifts the veil and helps us understand the inner world of the sociopath, in this very personal, candid memoir.
Read MoreHugo Award-winning science fiction novel about Earth’s contact with an advanced alien race. Read before watching the Netflix series!
Read MoreRead about Larson’s latest story of the leadup to the U.S. Civil War. Also check out my review of his last nonfiction book on World War II, https://www.margueritereads.com/home/the-splendid-and-the-vile-a-saga-of-churchill-family-and-defiance-during-the-blitz-by-erik-larson?rq=erik%20larson.
Read MoreEffective satire of our views of race, the publishing world and society as a whole. Read this after you view American Fiction, the film adaptation.
Read MoreCheck out the audio version of Streisand’s memoir, but get ready for 48 hours (!) of amazing memories.
Read MoreLearn about the building of the Panama Canal from the viewpoint of indigenous peoples in this historical fiction novel.
Read MoreI read this as a satirical take on Gen Z, their values, and perhaps a critique on how much parental coddling has made this a fragile generation.
Read MoreAmbitious fantasy novel, through clever metaphor, demonstrating the power of language, and how it can be exploited for power and material gain.
Read MoreEnjoy Towles’ collection of well-crafted short story gems, each filled with great humor and clever plot twists.
Read MoreIf 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 MoreIn this Easter season, I share my views on my favorite novel, by the fine author, Ron Hansen.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreA 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 MoreDestined 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 MoreEnjoy this classic trilogy, published just over one hundred years ago, but whose characters feel as genuine and real as anyone you know.
Read MoreThis is a must-read novel, the story of a woman serving in Vietnam. It is also Hannah’s best book yet.
Read MoreBrava! Delight in this dramatic story of opera soprano legend Maria Callas, told as a novel.
Read MoreA posthumously published collection of Mantel’s excellent essays on topics personal and royal. Highly recommended.
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