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.
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 MoreA thoughtful, funny, and honest reflection on the loss of a best friend to suicide. Highly recommended.
Read MoreSarah Scribbles collection are five graphic novels by Sarah Andersen that are a witty, honest, and clever set of observations about a Millennial making it through her twenties.
Read MoreA must read before you vote. I hope this young man stays the course, a hopeful light for the future of our republic.
Read MoreAnother deeply personal, well-written exploration from Junger, about the ultimate question.
Read MoreA grab bag of my recent reads that might make for good additions to your summer reading list.
Read MorePatric Gagne lifts the veil and helps us understand the inner world of the sociopath, in this very personal, candid memoir.
Read MoreCheck out the audio version of Streisand’s memoir, but get ready for 48 hours (!) of amazing memories.
Read MoreWhether you agree with Harry’s viewpoint or not, it is an interesting story, to learn of the effects to a person and family of grief unresolved, on such a public level.
Read MoreExcellent, honest and funny essays reflecting on lessons learned in early adulthood. Highly recommend.
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 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 MoreA memoir of love and loss of a mother, and the comfort of favorite, shared foods to preserve memory.
Read MoreMemoir of a young person’s experience of cancer, treatment, and finding a way back to life. Recommended, with some reservations.
Read MoreDavid Goggins uses his life and experiences to teach how attitude and mental toughness can be developed to help everyone reach life goals.
Read MoreRead this memoir by Lynn Hill, one of the best rock climbers ever.
Read MoreFans of the insider story of British royalty must read this memoir.
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