What a rich and sparkling view of New York City just before World War II! An absolute joy to listen to. At the heart of this book are Washington’s Rules of Civility (actually created in 1595 but copied by Washington into his notebook), a list of common-sense manners which should be followed today. These rules… Keep Reading
DEMON COPPERHEAD by BARBARA KINGSOLVER
Stunning! Epic! Where do I begin? Well the endnotes provide the framework for this extraordinary novel: Barbara Kingsolver thanks Charles Dickens for creating David Copperfield and writing about the damage poverty had on children at that time. Sadly, those problems are still with us. Our narrator Demon (born Damon) is born into abject poverty and… Keep Reading
MUSTIQUE ISLAND by SARAH McCOY
About the Book: From bestselling author Sarah McCoy, a sun-splashed romp with a rich divorcée and her two wayward daughters in 1970s Mustique, the world’s most exclusive private island, where Princess Margaret and Mick Jagger were regulars and scandals stayed hidden from the press. It’s January 1972 but the sun is white hot… Keep Reading
LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by BONNIE GARMUS
About the Book: Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except… Keep Reading
SONGS IN URSA MAJOR by EMMA BRODIE
About the Book: The year is 1969, and the Bayleen Island Folk Fest is abuzz with one name: Jesse Reid. Tall and soft-spoken, with eyes blue as stone-washed denim, Jesse Reid’s intricate guitar riffs and supple baritone are poised to tip from fame to legend with this one headlining performance. That is, until… Keep Reading
NEW RELEASES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2021
It’s the last release week of 2021! Happy and healthy new year everyone. Here’s to a wonderful 2022! Upcoming Releases:
NEW RELEASES – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Here are some of this week’s new releases that sound good! Preorders Releasing Later This Week:
NEW RELEASES – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2021
I can’t believe it’s already the first week of November! There are lots of incredible new books releasing this week. Happy reading!
NEW RELEASES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2021
Here are some wonderful new books releasing this week! Hope you enjoy and happy reading! Releasing Later This Week:
NEW RELEASES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2021
Happy Tuesday! It’s another fabulous release week. Check out the new books out this week and happy reading!