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.
Follow the saga of the Hill half siblings, traveling cross country to meet each other, and confront the father that abandoned each of them at about ten years old. Another witty, heart warming novel from a favorite author.
Read MoreThe Dean Martin-inspired title is the hint. Much hilarity, and even a few touching moments, as Scalzi presents reactions to the moon turning to cheese. No, I don’t know what kind.
Read MoreWhen two dead wives kill the reality tv show, the showrunner must find the killer. Sorry to say, a boring, predictable, uninspired waste of time.
Read MoreQuirky, funny sci fi novel, perfect for a light weekend read. TV, bacon, cheese, and plastic are our greatest achievements of human civilization, apparently.
Read MoreA New Jersey Italian story of love, food, and too much family in your business, this is a perfect beach read for August.
Read MoreGrady Hendrix returns with his trademark blend of southern humor and alarming horror.
Read MoreTwo teens who discover the excitement and risks of creativity in a boring rural town. Great novel.
Read MoreFeast on these humorous bites (bits) from David Sedaris, circa 2003-2020.
Read MoreGreat vehicle for the return of unforgettable Tracey Flick. Read these together.
Read MoreGrady Hendrix does it again! A great successor to “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.” Enjoy this send-up of 70s and 80s slasher movies, told in a darkly funny way.
Read MoreBroken is all of us, who are brave enough to admit it. Get ready to laugh hard, and feel deeply.
Read MoreA decade-by-decade compilation of Seinfeld’s best bits— too bad he can’t hear your giggles and snorts!
Read MoreDiscover a new bright light in hilarious fiction writing. Her shtick reminds me of Woody Allen’s “Getting Even” and “Without Feathers”.
Read MoreA fresh, bawdy voice women should really appreciate—get ready to laugh til you leak (a little bit.)
Read MoreDeeply true, raunchy, freshly original and hilarious—add to your vacation summer reading list.
Read MoreNaughty satire about consumer culture, just too close to home for me.
Read MoreLillian Breaker gets a chance to be a Mary Poppins-style nanny to 2 twins who have the unfortunate habit of catching fire, jeopardizing their dad’s chance at a political career. Catch this hilarious, satirical novel.
Read MoreEnjoy our heroine’s efforts to gain emotional intelligence, a sense of community, and a balanced life, in this Portlandia satire.
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