A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020), by David Sedaris
Feast on these humorous bites (bits) from David Sedaris, circa 2003-2020.
Read MoreTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin
Great novel about video gaming, creativity, relationships, and life. Highly recommended, especially for book clubs.
Read MorePortrait of a Thief, by Grace D. Li
Enjoy this slick, fast-paced, globe-trotting suspense novel before the Netflix movie comes out.
Read MoreHelltown: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer on Cape Cod, by Casey Sherman
Read of the grisly murders of Tony Costa, written about by Norman Mailer and Kurt Vonnegut, at a time before we knew about serial murderers, and had fewer tools to solve such crime.
Read MoreElection and Tracy Flick Can't Win, by Tom Perrotta
Great vehicle for the return of unforgettable Tracey Flick. Read these together.
Read MoreOnce There Were Wolves, by Charlotte McConaghy
McConaghy produces another novel immersed in nature, skillfully telling the story of traumatized twins who seek the same wild freedom they try to give the wolves in their care.
Read MoreThe Paris Apartment, by Lucy Foley
Another good suspenseful mystery from Lucy Foley, this one set in beautiful Paris.
Read MoreUpgrade, by Blake Crouch
Can we hack our genome to become smart enough to think our way out of our current environmental and political problems? Crouch’s novel sets up a cool answer to that question in this sci fi action adventure.
Read MoreBarely Functional Adult, by Meichi Ng
Excellent, honest and funny essays reflecting on lessons learned in early adulthood. Highly recommend.
Read MoreThe It Girl, by Ruth Ware
Was the wrong person convicted for Hannah’s roommate’s murder? Ten years on, and Hannah cannot move forward in her life until this is resolved. Enjoy Ruth Ware’s latest mystery!
Read MoreUnmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases, by Paul Holes
The pursuit of the Golden State Killer told from the perspective of one of the forensic scientists who was resolved to find the killer. Paul Holes gives an honest recounting of the difficulties of investigating heinous crime.
Read MoreLessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
Meet Elizabeth Zott, uncompromising scientist with a heart of gold and steel in her spine. Enjoy author Garmus’s witty banter in this novel of 1950’s workplace sexual relations. Very funny!
Read MoreSea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel
A novel of time travel and big questions for humanity. More pandemic fiction from Mandel, in a cleverly plotted novel.
Read MoreBefore the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
A gentle, sensitive set of four stories set in a modern day Tokyo diner, that will charm you and give you a boost of hope.
Read MoreClean Air, by Sarah Blake
It’s the rise of the plants and their choking pollen in this postapocalyptic world, and a serial killer is on the loose. Great climate disaster-mystery mashup, good for your book discussion group.
Read MoreWhen Women Were Dragons, by Kelly Barnhill
Imagine a mass phenomenon where some women suddenly become dragons and disappear. This novel takes on that big idea and explores the consequences.
Read MoreThe Final Revival of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton
Take a trip back to the seventies, for an excellent fictional story of Opal & Nev, afro-punk duo, and learn more about the intersection of rock, race, and gender equality. Highly recommend.
Read MoreOcean State: A Novel, by Stewart 'Nan
With beautiful Westerly, RI as its setting, a present-day tragedy of teens without direction or moral compass.
Read MoreThe Book of Cold Cases, by Simone St. James
No spoilers here! Your first recommendation for a great vacation read, if a crime-horror mashup is your thing.
Read MoreUnlikely Animals, by Annie Hartnett
This could be my favorite book this summer, maybe this year. A gentle, humorous story of kindness and love for family, friends, and neighbors.
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