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.
Set in a remote renovated chapel in the wild Scottish Highlands, the romantic setting is perfect for long suppressed secrets to emerge, with violent consequences, as a couple trying to rekindle their relationship resolve more than they anticipated. A fun weekend thriller, surely soon to be a movie.
Read MoreStories of war told by four voices, uncovering the true trauma, violence, and desperation experienced by many in our world. A timely and important novel, given the conflicts in the world today.
Read MoreEnjoy this titilating, suspenseful novel. Don’t expect literature— but expect to be entertained.
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 MoreMy favorite mystery writer provides a decent suspenseful story, that Clinton mucks up with her political views.
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.
Read MoreExcellent graphic memoir about the true crime obsession shared by many women, fellow murderinos.
Read MoreA genuine story of love and survival, Craig Grossi speaks to the importance of these bonds for our humanity, and finding perspective and meaning in the good and the bad experiences of life.
Read MoreMary Roach is back, with stories of unfortunate human-animal failed relationships, how humans try to fix the conflicts, and animals succeed in evading those efforts. Highly recommend.
Read MoreAn early twentieth century investigation into supernatural phenomena at an island home off the coast of England, spearheaded by William James, goes dangerous and deadly in this gothic tale by Erik Larson.
Read MoreA memoir of love and loss of a mother, and the comfort of favorite, shared foods to preserve memory.
Read MoreAn epic ode to the enduring value of stories, the librarians who preserve and share them, and the libraries that preserve and make them available to all.
Read MoreBe you animal lover or merely animal curious, you will find much to love and learn in Orlean’s recent compilation of essays.
Read MoreThe Murderbot Diaries, a series of novellas and one novel, following the story of rogue SecUnit, Murderbot, as he tries to find his place in the world of a distant future. Highly recommended.
Read MoreBefore saying goodbye to 2021, here are my choices for books worth your time and attention.
Read MoreExcellent detective fiction series, set in Sweden of the nineties and oughts. Enjoy spending time getting to know Kurt Wallander, as he solves ghastly murders.
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.
Read MoreRooney is the reporter on the psyche of the Millennial generation. Enjoy her latest exploration.
Read MoreEnter the world of late twelfth century abbey life, in this story of a powerful abbess, her loves and ambitions, in a male-dominated world. Beautifully written, with many questionable liberties taken with the historical record.
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