Lisa Taddeo’s writing is always so smart. Her nonfiction book ‘Three Women’ is no less than a powerhouse experience and should not be missed. Her latest book of fiction again examines the sexuality and desire of women, in the form of a collection of short stories. Although I was not quite as captivated with… Keep Reading
OTHER BIRDS: A NOVEL by SARAH ADDISON ALLEN
Sweet! Not what I expected but lovely nonetheless. This gorgeous cover caught my eye when I was in Asheville NC this summer. The author lives there and this beautiful book was in all the local bookstores. Although the book description grabbed me, I was a little underwhelmed by the story. It didn’t quite pack the… Keep Reading
THE HOTEL NANTUCKET by ELIN HILDERBRAND
5 keys!! What an exuberant novel!! I did not want it to end. I’m booking my trip to Nantucket now! I thought other readers were being over-enthusiastic when they declared that Nantucket was next on their travel list after reading this novel. Well, I now wholeheartedly agree. The author describes every place with such detail… Keep Reading
THE LAST HOUSEWIFE by ASHLEY WINSTEAD
My Review: ⚠️ TW: Suicide, sexual assault, self-harm, misogyny ⚠️ My third book by Ashley Winstead and I have so many thoughts. A page-turner for sure. An engrossing psychological thriller that deals with many timely and often taboo topics. While not completely my cup of tea, I was still drawn into this very dark suspense… Keep Reading
WHEN WE WERE BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL by JILLIAN MEDOFF
My Review: “You can have everything, and still not have enough.” This absolutely explosive courtroom drama, narrated by the fabulous Marin Ireland, explores issues of consent, rage, power imbalance, wealth and the criminal justice system. It’s also a fast-paced family drama that is not what it seems at first. There is a whopper of… Keep Reading
TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW by GABRIELLE ZEVIN
My Review: Epic. I never imagined a novel about gaming would be so beautiful. There is a lot to unpack in this novel. Readers have noted the book’s length but I only had the length of the audiobook to go by – a hefty (for me) 13 hours and 51 minutes. But for… Keep Reading
EVERY SUMMER AFTER by CARLEY FORTUNE
About the Book: Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A weekend to get it right. They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser, ever since she made the biggest mistake of her life a decade ago, that has felt too true. Instead of glittering… Keep Reading
CARRIE SOTO IS BACK by TAYLOR JENKINS REID
About the Book: In this powerful novel about the cost of greatness, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback when the world considers her past her prime—from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But… Keep Reading
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING by JULIA WHELAN
About the Book: From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel. For Sewanee… Keep Reading
REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by SHELBY VAN PELT
About the Book: For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying… Keep Reading
