Audition, by Katie Kitamura
First person narrative of a middle-aged actress, with two different paths in life described in two parts. Exploration of memory, motive, and how little we know about ourselves, others, and our choices.
Read MoreFirst person narrative of a middle-aged actress, with two different paths in life described in two parts. Exploration of memory, motive, and how little we know about ourselves, others, and our choices.
Read MoreSlow-paced historical fiction, telling the story of Lexington, a legendary thoroughbred horse of the Antebellum era, unveiling the untold, ugly story of slavery in the development of beautiful racing horses.
Read MoreRead this pair of novels in the order they were published. Stories describing the youthful joys of self-discovery, without concern for the lifelong consequences of choices made in innocence and naivety. An homage to love, and the love of writing.
Read MoreTwo guardians of their families’ fates, battling for survival and security in a flooding, hot Kolkata. A tightly crafted page turner, recommended.
Read MoreFinally, the one book that pulls together all the facts, describing the misogynistic behaviors of the Kennedy men, and presents the complexities of the women they used and harmed.
Read MoreThe life and work, rewards and pitfalls of a northern New England shepherd, told in closely observed, meditative prose.
Read MoreCameron Crowe writes about his unique experiences, traveling with rock bands at their greatest, interviewing them and writing for the Rolling Stone, all in his teen years. Mainly a story of family, his mother’s bedrock love and trust, his sisters’ sharing their love of pop music with him, his father supporting his dream of sharing the music that meant so much.
Read MoreA complex memoir, a woman’s experience in the male-dominated career of wildland firefighting, a personal, traumatized past, and the history and science of fire in the wild— fascinating read.
Read MoreA wonderfully diverse group of stories to entertain, touch your heart, and make you think. The best of 2025, the O. Henry prize winners.
Read MoreBest read in order for maximum enjoyment, the Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson is great fun, with the protagonist someone you will enjoy spending time with.
Read MoreTotenberg shares her very special friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg, as well as friendships throughout her life, and making a professional path in the male dominated realms of media and politics.
Read MoreFascinating nonfiction book by Robert Marro about his close relationship with Fr. Malachi Martin. Sure to resurrect the scandal and debates regarding the Roman Catholic Church.
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