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.
Cameron 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 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 MoreEven dedicated readers will find pleasure in Hwang’s thoughtful essays about making reading books a significant part of your life.
Read MoreWhen blue liberal David Litt seeks improved mental health through surfing, he has an opportunity to learn about how red conservatives see the world from his brother-in-law, Matt. He doesn’t quite get there, but at least opens the door, in this funny memoir.
Read MoreA Covid memoir from Britain, we learn of the way a baby hare changes a city dwelling, workaholic’s life. Highly recommended.
Read MoreInsightful, beautifully written memoir describing the Carmelite way of life, how it can fulfill, and how it can fail.
Read MoreThe memoir of Alexei Navalny, a serious candidate for president in Russia, Putin’s biggest rival, who had hopes to bring freedom and democracy to his beloved Russia. Of course, Putin had him killed in prison. An inspiring story.
Read MoreA thoughtful, funny, and honest reflection on the loss of a best friend to suicide. Highly recommended.
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 MoreA must read before you vote. I hope this young man stays the course, a hopeful light for the future of our republic.
Read MoreAnother deeply personal, well-written exploration from Junger, about the ultimate question.
Read MoreA grab bag of my recent reads that might make for good additions to your summer reading list.
Read MorePatric Gagne lifts the veil and helps us understand the inner world of the sociopath, in this very personal, candid memoir.
Read MoreCheck out the audio version of Streisand’s memoir, but get ready for 48 hours (!) of amazing memories.
Read MoreWhether you agree with Harry’s viewpoint or not, it is an interesting story, to learn of the effects to a person and family of grief unresolved, on such a public level.
Read MoreExcellent, honest and funny essays reflecting on lessons learned in early adulthood. Highly recommend.
Read MoreEnjoy Katie Couric’s story, both the dishy insider’s view of television journalism, and the serious evolution of news coverage, and the role of women as part of those changes.
Read MoreJohn Green is personal and self-revelatory in this series of essays on cultural touchstones of this current epoch on earth, the human-dominated period.
Read MoreA graphic memoir that shows the impact of a parent’s mental illness on a child, and the power of love to nuture and heal. Highly recommended.
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