The House in the Cerulean Sea, by TJ Klune
A novel of this moment in our culture—but be careful to read closely, for some of us will have a problem with its message.
Read MoreThe Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett
Brilliant second novel by Brit Bennett, this is a great choice for book discussion groups, or thoughtful readers everywhere.
Read MoreWe Begin At The End, by Chris Whitaker
If you enjoy beautiful writing, a moving and real intergenerational story, and a captivating murder mystery, then this is the summer book for you.
Read MoreThe Plot, by Jean Hanff Korelitz
If you hear a plot idea, and it isn’t written, are you at liberty to write it? Or is that considered intellectual theft? Enjoy this snarky, story-within- a story of Jacob Finch Bonner, his successful novel, and his subsequent poisoned pen perpetrator. One of this summer’s best.
Read MoreWhen the Stars Go Dark, by Paula McLain
Paula McLain explores the world of child kidnapping, sexual abuse and neglect in this suspenseful crime novel. Recommended.
Read MoreProject Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
Another winner from Andy Weir. Here’s your science nerd read for the summer.
Read MoreA Million Reasons Why, by Jessica Strawser
Jodi Picoult-style family drama— not my cup of tea.
Read MoreThe Premonition, by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short and Moneyball, writes about the current pandemic from a different perspective, bringing lessons learned with great storytelling.
Read MoreNaked Screenwriting, by Lew Hunter with Meg Gifford
Learn the writing process that created the stories and scripts of our best loved movies. For movie lovers and want-to-be screen writers.
Read MoreThe Lost Apothecary, by Sarah Penner
A first novel, blending mystery and historical fiction, alternating between today and late 18th century London, as three women seek to find a way to make peace with the past, and forge a true path forward.
Read MoreKlara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro
A beautiful and gentle cautionary tale— Ishiguro describes a world where artificial intelligence and gene editing may lead, and not perhaps to our liking.
Read MoreBroken (in the best possible way), by Jenny Lawson
Broken is all of us, who are brave enough to admit it. Get ready to laugh hard, and feel deeply.
Read MoreNomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century, by Jessica Bruder
A personal and achingly honest description of people financially falling through the cracks in our broken economic system. A must read.
Read MoreLet Me Tell You What I Mean, by Joan Didion
Creative nonfiction masterfully presented, you will enjoy the reporting and observations of Joan Didion, still relevant today.
Read MoreThe Sanatorium, by Sarah Pearse
A snowy, chilling case of murders set in a posh Swiss hotel, this novel is the kind of fun murderinos love.
Read MoreBetween Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad.
Memoir of a young person’s experience of cancer, treatment, and finding a way back to life. Recommended, with some reservations.
Read MoreOutlawed, by Anna North
A parable of gender, sexuality, and race, told as a western. Not the fun romp I was hoping for.
Read MoreThe Midnight Library, by Matt Haig
Just when Nora Seed decides to give up on life, she walks into the Midnight Library, where endless choices may lead her back to a life worth living. Highly recommend.
Read MoreHow to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, by Judith Matloff
Funny and practical, Matloff tells you how to extend your chances of survival beyond dumb luck.
Read MoreIs This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld
A decade-by-decade compilation of Seinfeld’s best bits— too bad he can’t hear your giggles and snorts!
Read More