BOOK REVIEWS
Softly, as I Leave You (by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley)
Growing up with a mom who loved Elvis, I’ve long been fascinated by the Presley family. I thoroughly enjoyed Priscilla’s first memoir, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between…
The Anxious Generation (by Jonathan Haidt)
I’ve seen an enormous amount of praise for The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt, and my curiosity finally…
Too Old For This (by Samantha Downing)
I discovered Samantha Downing through her novella Sleeping Dogs Lie on Audible and instantly fell in love with her sharp, darkly funny style. So when two different authors recommended…
One Perfect Couple (by Ruth Ware)
It’s always a treat to return to Ruth Ware’s world—she’s one of my favorite authors. I’m especially grateful to the Goodreads reading challenges for finally pushing me to pick up…
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…
One Golden Summer (by Carley Fortune)
I don’t read much romance, but Carley Fortune has become a delightful exception. One Golden Summer is the follow-up to her bestselling Every Summer After, set once again in the charming…
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...
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