Not quite the emotional punch as ‘It Ends With Us’ but perfectly readable nonetheless! I went back and read my review of IEWU and it was a rave review. I remember the heartbreak, the pain and the bravery of both Lily and Atlas. The book was an absolute homerun for me. I have been… Keep Reading
SIGNAL FIRES by DANI SHAPIRO
“Change one thing and everything changes.” Such a beautiful, melancholic story of family, love and memory! The quick summary is that one summer night in 1985, three teenagers, who have been drinking, get into a car. One of them gets behind the wheel and, in an instant, everything changes. This book explores the connections… Keep Reading
MAD HONEY by JODI PICOULT and JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN
Absolutely fantastic and not to be missed! This marvelous book started off as one thing and ended up quite another. I also did not expect to learn so much about beekeeping but there you have it. “People always talk about how their love for you is unconditional. Then you reveal your most private self to… Keep Reading
GHOST LOVER: STORIES by LISA TADDEO
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
OUT OF THE CORNER by JENNIFER GREY
Opening with a long prologue about her botched nose job, Jennifer Grey’s introspective and brutally honest story is fascinating reading for any fan of ‘Dirty Dancing’ and the movies of the 1980’s. She refers to her cosmetic surgery as “schnozzageddon”, having gone from being one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood to photographers… Keep Reading
OUR MISSING HEARTS by CELESTE NG
The mighty Celeste Ng has created a dystopian United States where neighbors inform on neighbors, police violence is the norm and people are deemed patriotic based on their belief in American “customs and traditions”. Books are banned and turned into toilet paper and Asian-Americans are met with suspicion, hatred and violence. Children are forcibly… Keep Reading
WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME by GILLIAN McALLISTER
Twisty, smart and mind-blowing! I’m a fan of time travel and time jump books, so I was hooked just from the book description of a mother going back in time to try and prevent her son from committing a murder. Plus the mom is a lawyer like me! Sold. Jen is the parent of teenaged… 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
I’M GLAD MY MOM DIED by JENNETTE McCURDY
“Why do we romanticize the dead? Why can’t we be honest about them? Especially moms. They’re the most romanticized of anyone.” Compelling and so complex. Jennette McCurdy should be proud to know that she is a fantastic writer and storyteller, which seems to be what she wants to do with the rest of her… 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
