The story twists and turns through confidential informants, militias arming themselves with black-market fortysomething, married creative writing teacher, and in Half His Age McCurdy offers a complicated story

Fletch's book is an interesting choice, and for me, somewhat disappointing, but in another case, a meta story-within-the-same-story

Reading List Six Great Stories about Brave Women During World War II. This World War II-era story of female pilots and spies is written in two points of view. and I can't dive into the story. The premise hooked me, but I loved Graudin's execution of the story even more. -type closure for both felt too convenient, and even a little dismissive of the complexities of the time

The story alternates between the present-day crisis, with mass destruction, frantic, often hurt citizens I'm typically fascinated by a post-apocalyptic setting for a story, and the earthquake in the story is

When I first read the premise of this book, I knew I was hooked: When Prince’s 1987 record Sign o’ the Times Is Hard, Setiya considers the toolbox of philosophy--and how it might help us navigate treacherous times , as well as two novels and a short story collection. He served as the Ethicist for The New York Times Magazine for three years and was an original founder

Part of Your World, The Friend Zone, and The Happy-Ever-After Playlist. 03 Charm City Rocks: A Love Story by Matthew Norman Billy Perkins is a happy music teacher living above a record store in Baltimore called sounds intriguing, you might also be interested in the books on my Greedy Reading List, Six Rockin' Stories

fighter and spy through the Warsaw Ghetto to her second act as a Hollywood movie star, linking the story's In Lisa Barr's newest historical fiction, The Goddess of Warsaw , the author tells a story in two timelines inserts herself into the resistance as a key player--but these elements paled against the intrigue of the story to the Nazis are heartstopping, and I was hooked on each of the two timelines in this interconnected story

written in a copy of the novel, a seeming suicide, a disappeared body, and other mysterious circumstances tie Much of the page time in The Other Side of Night is spent with characters who exhibit odd, unexplained I found myself wanting to finally feel for the story's characters--who have really been through unprecedented

the local ex-CIA agents can't resist involving themselves in; Atmosphere , Taylor Jenkins Reid's love story Schwab's historical fiction-fantasy story about vampires linked together through centuries. The first is The Spy Coast . 02 Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid Joan has always been

Harris's action-packed World War II story moves between the terrors of 1930s Germany and the glamour Harris's book is fast-paced, without a lot of page time spent setting a background or lingering on self-reflection you like World War II-set books, you might also like the titles on the Greedy Reading List Six Great Stories

it, but Poppy has convinced Alex to join her again on vacation to try to recapture their effortless times She'll just push down her strange feelings about Alex and pretend that fateful time never even happened This is already feeling like a will they/won't they story I'll love. a favorite book of mine last year, and it made it into the Greedy Reading List Six Lighter Fiction Stories Harley's story about loyalty, loss, and pushing forward is beautiful; it's sometimes heartbreaking and

James crafts a tender, funny story with zing about a secretly trans high school teacher in a small town The novel flits between the stories of three women from disparate backgrounds, drastically different

Victorious in war, unchallenged by foreign foes in North America for the first time in its history, the Gwynne also offers the compelling story of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white captive who assimilated into the fascinating, as were the details of Comanche life and the Comanches' collective transformation over time

special "I'm Every Woman" features Morgan's signature plaintive looks at the audience, accompanying stories I love to hear people's stories, and I found all of this endearing. short memoir, and if you're already a fan of Leanne Morgan's, you'll likely enjoy hearing her back story

A Deadly Education is the first in Novik's Scholomance series, which begins the story of a magical high fractured nature of the fight in The Golden Enclaves meant that I didn't get to spend extended page time

the persona of a romance novelist at readings and signings, but she becomes entranced by the romantic story Can the romantic story that brought them together help them rethink their recent heartbreak? Lydia Byrd , a book that appeared on the Greedy Reading List Six Second-Chance, Do-Over, Reliving-Life Stories

His book Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland was one of my Six of the this hefty expansion of the 1619 Project, which was spearheaded by Nikole Hannah-Jones at The New York Times I watched The Good Place for the third time just before reading this, and I loved hearing Schur's references and a heartwarming reminder that there are thoughtful, kind, well-meaning people out there spending time Victorious in war, unchallenged by foreign foes in North America for the first time in its history, the

and to preserve history--from the roof of the American Museum of Natural History--before a horrific storm future in which the glaciers have melted, Nonie, a young girl with a gift for feeling the water, coming storms I was also struck by the haunting moments of grown-ups sharing the old stories: what it was like to swim The story keeps in the forefront the looming dangers, the fear of disease and ill intent, and the bone-weary This story was upsetting, fascinating, and wonderfully shaped.

light "summer reads," but they were my favorites from a summer past, and they all stand the test of time Atlantic City just before WWII, with its giant hotels, piers, and general hubbub, is the backdrop for the story I loved watching the story's events unfold in this lovely debut from Rachel Beanland. Florence Adler Swims Forever, the story of a few summer months in the life of an extended family--including This was a really captivating story that kept me intrigued throughout.

01 The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden This is an ancient-feeling, dark fairy tale of a story The Girl in the Tower and The Winter of the Witch are the others, and I think Arden's stories get even I really liked this story and I still think about this book, years after reading it. Novik's story offers endless odd, lovely, unexpected, and complex elements. We hear them sometimes, from travelers passing through.

After a terrible storm that took her mother's life, young Fable was abandoned by her father, who's a atmospheric descriptions of imagined twisted seaside towns, deserted islands, and adventurous ocean travel

heartbreakingly beautiful In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss, I'll Be Right Here, Away, Lucky Us, Come to Me: Stories , and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You: Stories.

Chris Whitaker ( We Begin at the End ); I'm listening to In Memoriam , a historical fiction LGBTQ love story the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Chris Whitaker's novel All the Colors of the Dark builds a story Tragedy and looming doom are twisted through this story of a hard-fought love story between Gaunt and onward toward mutual destruction--all of this serves as a backdrop for a heartwarming, heartbreaking story

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading a historical fiction story set just before the Civil War, about publication on February 4. 02 The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin I love a World War II story points to examples of her own life that illustrate the broken system of patriarchy women exist within--stories many women will easily relate to--and also includes inspiring stories from women of all walks of life

Polly's connection to the young ladies in her school becomes more evident to her and to the reader as the story The tone of this one let me know that the story might be messy, and it might not turn out satisfactorily

Grey Dog begins as an immersive historical fiction story of a young teacher with a shocking past in 1900s rural England, but it becomes a haunting feminist, magical realism story about taking back power This is a feminist historical fiction story in which women--long kept quiet and still, supervised to I loved the setting and detail of the historical fiction story, but I became fully hooked as the tale

The wilderness and isolation of the story combined with the looming dangers posed by the outside world This feels like a tricky story to bring to a close, and I had mixed feelings about the sacrifice at the But I very much enjoyed my time in the woods with Cooper and especially Finch.

In Michelle Moran's novel Maria , she uses two timelines to shape the story of the real woman behind In the 1950s timeline, Oscar Hammerstein is striving to bring Maria's story to life on the stage--but I was fascinated by the script and production's departures from the facts within the story--most of which

Being Human. 02 The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart This Depression-era-set historical fiction story luck, and rough circumstances in a difficult period of our nation's history, but also a captivating story full review of The Saints of Swallow Hill. 03 Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A True (As Told to Me) Story for Occupants, please click here. 05 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Andy Weir offers the fascinating story The present-day story alternates with peeks back in time to life before this space mission, which show

I love a Gold Rush story, a young adult story, a story about brave young women meeting challenges. (If you do too, take a look at my Greedy Reading List of Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in who must become tough as nails to make their way in the world and to boost each other through rough times Zhang layers the kids' current circumstances and journey with stories of the youth and origins of the (Ba shares sensitive reflections, regrets, and advice with Lucy in his own sections of the story--but

Desai weaves darkness, powerful superstition, and magical realism through a wide-ranging story about And for second-chance stories, take a look at these options .

I feared that the story was going to involve characters continually making bad decisions, which is a setup I have a difficult time reading, but Krueger offered more. The story grew and the characters evolved in a satisfying way.

and Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves by Meg Long, as well as Jo Ann Beard's book of essays and short stories Ruth is an independent thinker, which is a dangerous thing in this time and place. In Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves, Long offers a story about survival, loyalty, friendship, and overcoming courtesy of Wednesday Books and NetGalley. 03 Festival Days by Jo Ann Beard In the nine essays and short stories

his quirky Ink & Sigil fantasy duology; The Invention of Wings, Sue Monk Kidd's historical fiction story Sue Monk Kidd spins this historical fiction story, inspired by the real-life Sarah Grimke, and includes excruciating details of the time, including various horrifying punishments for enslaved people considered Louis, and Robinson explores complex issues regarding race and related societal pressures of the time

The Comfort Book is the newest book from Matt Haig, author of the novel How to Stop Time and the memoir This slim book of lists, notes, stories, and facts and scientific research from around the world make and they serve as an uplifting collection of reassurances that are perfect for giving as a gift. 02 Time In Time to Eat, Hussain offers weeknight meal solutions, ways to streamline meal preparation, precise More Book Gift Ideas for the Holidays), and he has a new book out in time for the holiday gift-giving

Mandanna's is a fun magical story featuring an oddball cast of characters, satisfying justice, love, You might also want to check out more cozy stories  I've reviewed.

But Bruno is telling his own stories and reshaping history, sharing his tragic past and garnering sympathy Kushner brings dark humor and noir mystery to the story of Creation Lake . the author of The Mars Room , The Flamethrowers , and Telex from Cuba , as well as a book of short stories

fascinating fantasy-science-fiction mystery by Robert Jackson Bennett; and I'm listening to a romantic story In Robert Jackson Bennett's novel, The Tainted Cup , he blends a rich, historical fiction-feeling story investigatory relationship, and fascinating otherworldly fantasy and steampunk elements into a captivating story You might also like the novels on the Greedy Reading Lists Six Lighter Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer

This fast-paced suspense read is the ultimate "trouble in paradise" story, with twist and turns that But Lux has a bad sense about all of this, and while the reader has the benefit of flashes forward in time willing to roll with whatever Hawkins was laying out for readers in the fast-paced, entertaining suspense story

young woman destroyed its stronghold, A Fever in the Heartland; I'm reading Ethan Joella's heartwarming story Timothy Egan is also the author of The Worst Hard Time, fascinating narrative nonfiction about the Dust

Maraniss In Maraniss's nonfiction Games of Deception, published earlier this year, the author explores the story Maraniss shares details of the time, explains the complicated economic, political, and social forces at work, and offers an intriguing account of this fraught moment in time, using carefully researched information to bring to life the story as seen through the lens of our US men's team experience. 02 Pretty Impressed Visitors by Amber Share If you've missed the hilarious Subpar Parks phenomenon, it may be time

She spends the most page time related to TV and movies on her experience contributing to developing Kelly connects with her beloved daughter, admitting how often she escapes into screens, and noting that she has time

This is a gentle, slow-paced story from the heart-wrenchingly gorgeous writer. I mentioned Gilead in the Greedy Reading List Six Fascinating Historical Fiction Stories about the Civil

message that Rani, his grandmother's former caregiver, who lived in the household with all of them for a time We spend the bulk of the page time within Krishan's swirling thoughts and in his head. Arudpragasam is also the author of The Story of a Brief Marriage.

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Amor Towles's almost-600-page historical fiction story Lincoln A woman recognizes him and impulsively spills the story of her mother Margot Bamborough's mysterious investigator employees have enough surveillance work to keep them busy, but Strike can't shake the story So far it feels nicely paced, and I like having time to dig into the characters' evolution and the mystery's

I thought the character-driven post-WWII story was wonderful, with compelling and lush detail about tough The wise asides in what felt like another point of view drew me out of the story, but generally I was The major and minor love stories are sweet if tragic on multiple levels. 06 All the Forgivenesses by Elizabeth Hardinger ​ Oh, I loved this story! You might also like to take a look at the Greedy Reading Lists Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set

for me, but in this case, I felt Faulkner deftly crafted Helen as naive, overwhelmed, lonely, and, at times aren't too convenient, and they add layers to the mystery of who exactly the nefarious force in the story She keeps the tension rising with the stalkeresque aspect of the story, in which Rachel more and more

please see The Sparrow. 02 Autoboyography by Christina Lauren I adored this young adult LGBTQ+ love story Dear Edward. 05 The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati In The Gilded Hour, Donati shapes a historical fiction story However, I just loved this story and Donati's storytelling too much to let it cloud my gleeful reading that something different can happen, in some form or another. ' In therapy we say, 'Let's edit your story I loved that, and this "editing of the story" is apparent in Gottlieb's own therapy experience and in

You might predict that Odessa will be the unlikely heroine of this story when you find out that she has questions the ethical treatment of (and killing of) the seasonally attacking and deadly monsters in the story

The author was inspired by a true story. The story is based upon a real account of a Southern woman who helped a Union soldier during the Civil