The Witch Elm, by Tana French
A modern Irish murder mystery, that is really so much more.
Read MoreThe Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, by Andrew Solomon
Part painfully honest memoir, part comprehensive history of mankind’s nemesis, depression.
Read MoreHidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family, by Robert Kolker
Emotionally honest and compassionate deep dive into the story of a family and schizophrenia.
Read MoreThe Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz, by Erik Larson
A riveting, touching, and inspiring narrative of the first year of Churchill as prime minister, and the Blitz in Britain.
Read MoreThe Glass Hotel, by Emily St. John Mandel
A morally complex dreamscape, that never loses its focus.
Read MoreMy Dark Vanessa, by Kate Elizabeth Russell
A deeply personal exploration of sexual abuse, revealing the methods of manipulation and the terrible costs.
Read MoreAgency, by William Gibson
“One's agency is one's independent capability or ability to act on one's will. This ability is affected by the cognitive belief structure which one has formed through one's experiences, and the perceptions held by the society and the individual, of the structures and circumstances of the environment one is in and the position they are born into. Disagreement on the extent of one's agency often causes conflict between parties, e.g. parents and children.” “Agency (Sociology), Wikipedia.
Read MoreThe Overstory by Richard Powers
An exploration of the power of man’s connection to nature, and what can happen when our personal, social, and political structures disrupt that connection.
Read MoreNothing to See Here, by Kevin Wilson
Lillian Breaker gets a chance to be a Mary Poppins-style nanny to 2 twins who have the unfortunate habit of catching fire, jeopardizing their dad’s chance at a political career. Catch this hilarious, satirical novel.
Read MoreDisappearing Earth, by Julia Phillips
A crime thriller set in the stark Kamchatka Peninsula of Far East Russia, blending Soviet past with a present of Uzbek, Tajik, Japanese and Korean ethnicities.
Read MoreExhalation, by Ted Chiang
Every story in this science fiction collection is a well-crafted jewel. Read for both science fiction and short story construction perfection, from this creative thinker.
Read MoreEvvie Drake Starts Over, by Linda Holmes
Funny, neurotic heroine gets a second chance to makes better choices in this rom-com.
Read MoreMy Favorite Reads of 2019
Thank you for reading my 2019 favorites! I’d love to know what you think—please leave a comment.
Read MoreMy Sister, The Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Her enmeshed, dysfunctional family creates serious problems for Korede, who only wants to pursue a normal romance with a handsome doctor. If only her sister weren’t a serial killer!
Read MoreRoom, by Emma Donoghue
I long to write a book like this, with such empathy and creativity. It was genius to tell this story from the perspective of a five-year-old boy.
Read MoreThe Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, by Nicholas Carr
Are we not evolving fast enough to handle the impact of our advanced technology? Read Nicholas Carr’s thoughts on this important matter, for you and your children.
Read MoreUnplanned, by Abby Johnson with Cindy Lambert
With the current administration making significant changes to our nation’s abortion policy, now is the time to read this important memoir.
Read MoreAsk Again, Yes, by Mary Beth Keane
A brilliant book about trauma, forgiveness, the immigrant experience—not to be missed.
Read MoreThe Jane Hawk Books 1-5, by Dean Koontz
No one can mash up science fiction and action adventure like Koontz! You will enjoy this series with his new heroine, Jane Hawk.
Read MoreThe Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
Ruth Ware is a master of creating and sustaining suspense, and she has you right to the last page in this thriller. She is one of the best at the game, and this is a must-read for all who love chilling suspense,without too much blood.
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