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.
Prepare for the August, 2025 trial of Bryan Kohberger for the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students by reading this excellent book by respected author Howard Blum.
Read MoreEnjoy and learn from Lucy Worsley’s superlative history of Jane Austen and the life experiences surrounding her six classic novels. Then read Austen’s novels!
Read MoreJoan Didion’s posthumously published notes to her husband, about her consultation with a psychiatrist in an effort to save their adult daughter. Helpful reading for parents dealing with adult children experiencing difficulties in life. Recommended.
Read MoreA compilation of essays on the natural world, and the animals that must share it with the humans. It will increase your sensitivity to your personal impacts— with gentle observation, no preachiness, here.
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 MoreBy turns funny, educational, and exciting, but never boring, enjoy this travelogue of the Grand Canyon, told from the unique perspective of a walk below rim, through the entire Canyon.
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 MoreDr. Makary, Trump’s pick for FDA, offers important perspective on why medical dogma, “the way we’ve always done it,” needs scientific inquiry.
Read MoreAuthor Ted Flynn reports on the events in Garabandal, Spain in 1961-1965, which may come to fruition very soon.
Read MoreA horrifying scenario of nuclear Armageddon. But is it designed to inform, or influence?
Read MoreEighty-six years after the Hurricane of 1938, learn about what it was like to experience a storm of great magnitude, with absolutely no warning.
Read MoreEnjoy this story of adventure and suspense, learning about Captain James Cook, first contact of indigenous people of Hawaii with Europeans, and the age of courageous men navigating unknown seas.
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 MoreShrier will help you gain a greater understanding of this recent psychological and social phenomenon, without the political bias.
Read MoreA grab bag of my recent reads that might make for good additions to your summer reading list.
Read MoreJonathan 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 MorePatric Gagne lifts the veil and helps us understand the inner world of the sociopath, in this very personal, candid memoir.
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