Julie Chan Is Dead, by Liann Zhang
Good beginning, then takes a turn to an asinine ending. Forgettable, avoidable.
Read MoreWhen The Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders, by Howard Blum
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 MoreJane Austen at Home: A Biography, by Lucy Worsley
Enjoy 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 MoreNotes to John, by Joan Didion
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 MoreVesper Flights, by Helen Macdonald
A 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 MoreRaising Hare: A Memoir, by Chloe Dalton
A Covid memoir from Britain, we learn of the way a baby hare changes a city dwelling, workaholic’s life. Highly recommended.
Read MoreWhen The Moon Hits Your Eye, by John Scalzi
The 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 MoreCloistered: My Years as a Nun, by Catherine Coldstream
Insightful, beautifully written memoir describing the Carmelite way of life, how it can fulfill, and how it can fail.
Read MoreWater, Water: Poems, by Billy Collins
Poet Billy Collins’ latest book, a grand opportunity to enjoy this terrific poet.
Read MoreA Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon, by Kevin Fedarko
By 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 MoreOrbital, by Samantha Harvey
Twenty-four hours on the International Space Station, as 4 astronauts and 2 cosmonauts live, and think about life from 250 miles above Earth.
Read MoreThe Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of this American classic. It is still relevant, and a interesting, enjoyable novel.
Read MoreAll the Water in the World, by Eiren Caffall
If you grew up in a hurricane-prone area, this novel will feel like your nightmares come true. Excellent apocalyptic, dystopic world-building.
Read MoreThe Really Dead Wives of New Jersey, by Astrid Dahl
When 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 MoreHow to Read a Book, by Monica Wood
Monica 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 MoreDeath at the Sign of the Rook, by Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson brings us the sixth Jackson Brodie mystery book, yet it can be your first with complete enjoyment. My new favorite mystery writer.
Read MoreBeautiful Ugly, by Alice Feeney
Another twisty Gordian knot of mystery from Alice Feeney. Just ignore the tiresome feminist banalities.
Read MoreThe Wedding People, by Alison Espach
An amusing tale of redemption for two women, who dare to cast aside expectations and appearances, for honest, fulfilling lives. It’s fun, too.
Read MorePatriot: A Memoir, by Alexei Navalny
The 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 Book of Thorns, by Hester Fox
The 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.
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