BOOK REVIEWS
The Alchemist (by Paulo Coelho)
As our niece prepares to graduate high school and step into the exciting, uncertain world of college, we wanted to give her a meaningful book—one that would inspire independence…
Wreck (by Catherine Newman)
After thoroughly enjoying Sandwich, I was eager to return to Catherine Newman’s world with its sequel, Wreck. Readers are reunited with Rocky as she navigates the beautiful chaos of midlife…
Vigil (by George Saunders)
I’m probably one of the few readers who has never picked up a George Saunders book. Despite the overwhelming praise and his reputation as one of America’s most inventive writers, his work has never quite called to me—until now.
The Correspondent (by Virginia Evans)
The first time I saw the cover of The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, I was instantly drawn to it. As someone who loves watching birds in nature, the charming design immediately caught my...
Buckeye (by Patrick Ryan)
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan is one of those rare novels that seems to quietly captivate everyone who picks it up. Its beautiful cover has been calling to me from bookstore displays, newsletters...
Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Brontë)
My grandma played a pivotal role in introducing me to books, libraries, and the joy of storytelling. She read books to me from a young age. During the summer months, we would…
Meditations (by Marcus Aurelius)
I was introduced to Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations through fellow readers sharing their weekend reads on the Goodreads social media thread. Several factors piqued my interest in this book: the title…
Crime and Punishment (by Fyodor Dostoyevsky)
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a classic novel that I’ve been wanting to read for a long time. However, I’ve been procrastinating because I felt intimidated and unsure if I’d…
Comanche Moon (by Larry McMurtry)
It’s been a long journey, and I’ve finally completed the Lonesome Dove series by Larry McMurtry. I chose to read the books in the order they were published, so the series finale is….
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