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.
Dr. Makary, Trump’s pick for FDA, offers important perspective on why medical dogma, “the way we’ve always done it,” needs scientific inquiry.
Read MoreA novel of poverty and drug abuse in Appalachia, made tolerable by the wit of a survivor, a memorable character.
Read MoreAmor Towles curates the 20 best short stories of 2024, authored by a variety of voices. Enjoy this meaningful, tender, jarring collection.
Read MoreAuthor Ted Flynn reports on the events in Garabandal, Spain in 1961-1965, which may come to fruition very soon.
Read MoreMy selections for best reads of 2024— a strong year, with many memorable books!
Read MoreA crime novel that succeeds on several levels, and perhaps among the best novels this year.
Read MoreA twisted psychological thriller set in a wildly beautiful island, equal parts creative art, sex, and murder.
Read MoreA horrifying scenario of nuclear Armageddon. But is it designed to inform, or influence?
Read MoreA story of a mysterious city with high walls, the separation of our real and shadow selves, and the utility of dreams. A novel of magical realism, offering metaphors and posing questions about life.
Read MoreA cozy mystery novella, to enjoy with hot chocolate after Christmas shopping!
Read MoreRead Brooklyn and Long Island as a pair, the story of emigrant Eilis Lacey, and her life in Ireland and the United States, from the Fifties to the Seventies.
Read MoreGreat premise, but fails to deliver. Fun, light read, but oh, what it could have been.
Read MorePowers brings his wonder and awe as a writer to Earth’s oceans in this story of ecological peril and human relationships, both fragile.
Read MoreThe fourth book in the excellent Cameron Winter mystery series by Andrew Klavan.
Read MoreMy homage to Nobel winning author Alice Munro, who died this year, 2024.
Read MoreSarah Scribbles collection are five graphic novels by Sarah Andersen that are a witty, honest, and clever set of observations about a Millennial making it through her twenties.
Read MoreI can now appreciate the solace and the challenge offered by Mary Oliver through her poetry. This compilation is worth your time.
Read MoreA beautiful, well-crafted novel of the calling and spiritual life of a Carmelite nun living an austere life removed from the world. Salzman does everything right with this inspiring book.
Read MoreThe latest installment in Strout’s story of Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, and Bob Burgess, characters you will come to know and love.
Read MoreRichard Osman returns with a new cast of amateur murder detectives. You will probably grow to love them as much as the Thursday Murder Club gang.
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