June - 2022

Jun 30, 2022

Review of Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott

While taking the reader through her children's health crises, Philpott considers the power of worry, of love, and of trying to let go and...

Jun 29, 2022

Review of One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

McQuiston's love letter to New York offers charming song references, LGBTQ love, steamy scenes, character growth--and an irresistible...

Jun 28, 2022

Review of The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

In Kate Quinn's newest historical fiction, she shares the story of a real World War II figure, a Russian bookworm-turned-sniper who...

Jun 27, 2022

Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/27/22 Edition

The Books I'm Reading Now It's audiobook mania over here! I've been listening to two great, very different books and reading a third. I'm...

Jun 24, 2022

Six Historical Fiction Mysteries Sure to Intrigue You

Historical Fiction Mysteries I adore historical fiction and mystery books, and I love the intersection of the two genres. Something about...

Jun 23, 2022

Review of All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris

All Her Little Secrets shines when Ellice Littlejohn wrests control of her increasingly dangerous circumstances and when racial issues...

Jun 22, 2022

Review of The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

John Green provides a range of thoughtful, wonderfully absurd, or sentimental examinations along with his ratings on a five-star scale of...

Jun 21, 2022

Review of Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon explores the childhood tragedy that changed her life forever, but her general optimism and joy feel like the heart of her...

Jun 20, 2022

Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/20/22 Edition

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm listening to The Anthropocene Reviewed, John Green's collection of personal, thoughtful essays that...

Jun 17, 2022

Six Great Light Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer Reading

Some Light Fiction Favorites At the start of the pandemic, I was particularly drawn to lighter fiction because the chances felt slim that...

Jun 16, 2022

Review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel offers a dual timeline, immersive Old Hollywood detail, a forbidden love, and revelations and long-held...

Jun 15, 2022

Review of The Change by Kristen Miller

The Change explores the power of menopausal women and the poignant strength of friendship; supplies satisfying revenge fantasies and...

Jun 14, 2022

Review of A Marvellous Light (Last Binding #1) by Freya Marske

The first book in Marske's duology is full of Edwardian England detail, gay love, mystery, magic, wonderful dialogue and banter, and...

Jun 13, 2022

Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/13/22 Edition

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Woman of Light, Kali Fajardo-Anstine's upcoming fantastical, indigenous historical fiction; The...

Jun 10, 2022

Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West

Brutality and Bravery in the American West These books explore the brutality of pioneer times, when indigenous peoples were killed and...

Jun 9, 2022

Review of Activation Degradation by Marina J. Lostetter

Lostetter's standalone science fiction is a story about robots, a ragtag space crew, friends like family, and reimagining one's place in...

Jun 8, 2022

Review of Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe

Keefe offers an infuriating, fascinating, meticulously researched account of the Sackler family and their collective responsibility for...

Jun 7, 2022

Review of You Have a Friend in 10A by Maggie Shipstead

Shipstead's varied stories range from funny with an edge to darkly haunting. She builds her characters with vivid detail, and she serves...

Jun 6, 2022

Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/6/22 Edition

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Cult Classic, Sloane Crosley's upcoming literary fantasy; Empire of Pain, Patrick Radden Keefe's...

Jun 3, 2022

Six Backlist Summer Favorites

The Summer Favorites These titles aren't light "summer reads," but they were my favorites from a summer past, and they all stand the test...

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