Come & Get It, by Kiley Reid
I read this as a satirical take on Gen Z, their values, and perhaps a critique on how much parental coddling has made this a fragile generation.
Read MoreI read this as a satirical take on Gen Z, their values, and perhaps a critique on how much parental coddling has made this a fragile generation.
Read MoreEnjoy Towles’ collection of well-crafted short story gems, each filled with great humor and clever plot twists.
Read MoreIn this Easter season, I share my views on my favorite novel, by the fine author, Ron Hansen.
Read MoreSensitively written fiction story of a young child kidnapped from a Mi’kmaq family, and the repercussions for both families. Excellent story.
Read MoreThis may be your favorite fiction novel of the year. Add to the pleasure by listening to the audiobook, read by Meryl Streep.
Read MoreAt long last, Landay delivers his next excellent mystery after Defending Jacob. Worth the wait.
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 MoreA modern homage to Little Women, but so much more. Lessons on depression, family relationships, and how love is always the best choice. A perfect summer read!
Read MoreYou will fly through this story of cultural appropriation, literary theft, and poisonous social media, as our heroine is desperate to obtain publishing success at any cost. Highly recommended.
Read MoreA cautionary tale of what often happens when people are threatened and look for easy solutions, losing our humanity in the process. Highly recommended.
Read MoreA book about the importance of family, love, and personal responsibility, told with excellent plotting, character development, and great humor.
Read MoreStrout’s third Lucy Barton novel, this one covering the pandemic year.
Read MoreGreat novel about video gaming, creativity, relationships, and life. Highly recommended, especially for book clubs.
Read MoreGreat vehicle for the return of unforgettable Tracey Flick. Read these together.
Read MoreTake a trip back to the seventies, for an excellent fictional story of Opal & Nev, afro-punk duo, and learn more about the intersection of rock, race, and gender equality. Highly recommend.
Read MoreWith beautiful Westerly, RI as its setting, a present-day tragedy of teens without direction or moral compass.
Read MoreThis could be my favorite book this summer, maybe this year. A gentle, humorous story of kindness and love for family, friends, and neighbors.
Read MoreIs Joan okay? If her family could back off with their demands, she could maybe think about what she wants in life. The demands of being a woman, a Chinese American, are all getting a bit much for Joan. Expect gentle, ironic humor from this charming novel.
Read MoreCrossroads, a study of a family during the Vietnam era of 1971, is the first of a trilogy by Jonathan Franzen. Check it out!
Read MoreRead these in order: My Name Is Lucy Barton, followed by Oh William! to truly appreciate the character development achieved by Elizabeth Strout. Highly recommended.
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