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.
Joan 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 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 MoreInsightful, beautifully written memoir describing the Carmelite way of life, how it can fulfill, and how it can fail.
Read MorePoet Billy Collins’ latest book, a grand opportunity to enjoy this terrific poet.
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 MoreTwenty-four hours on the International Space Station, as 4 astronauts and 2 cosmonauts live, and think about life from 250 miles above Earth.
Read MoreCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of this American classic. It is still relevant, and a interesting, enjoyable novel.
Read MoreIf you grew up in a hurricane-prone area, this novel will feel like your nightmares come true. Excellent apocalyptic, dystopic world-building.
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 MoreMonica Wood makes us deeply care about three main characters, looking for hope, sharing their love, and seeking meaning in their lives, just like us all.
Read MoreKate Atkinson brings us the sixth Jackson Brodie mystery book, yet it can be your first with complete enjoyment. My new favorite mystery writer.
Read MoreAnother twisty Gordian knot of mystery from Alice Feeney. Just ignore the tiresome feminist banalities.
Read MoreAn amusing tale of redemption for two women, who dare to cast aside expectations and appearances, for honest, fulfilling lives. It’s fun, too.
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 MoreThe Battle of Waterloo is the centerpiece, bringing two orphaned sisters together, their shared unnatural abilities with flowers, and the soldiers of the opposing forces, whom they love.
Read MoreDeceptively simple story, told as letters from a dying father to his estranged son. Feels like a modern classic, father-son relationships, relatable to all.
Read MoreFascinating psychological mystery linking food, serial murder, and Japanese culture.
Read MoreA thoughtful, funny, and honest reflection on the loss of a best friend to suicide. Highly recommended.
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