A Case of Life and Limb
A Case of Life and Limb by Sally Smith A Case of Life and Limb is the second in the historical mystery series featuring the reclusive bachelor and barrister Gabriel […]
The English Understand Wool
The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt Despite its brevity (about the length of a New Yorker article), The English Understand Wool provoked plenty of conversation at book club. Marguerite […]
Mockingbird Court
Mockingbird Court by Juneau Black Mockingbird Court is the sixth and final novel in the delightful Shady Hollow mystery series. Shady Hollow is a bustling community on the river where […]
The Go-Between
The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley You may not know the British author L.P. Hartley, but you are probably familiar with the opening line of his 1953 novel The Go-Between. “The […]
When Women Ran Fifth Ave
When Women Ran Fifth Ave by Julie Satow In the television series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the title character landed the perfect job as a cosmetic salesgirl at the upscale […]
The Saint of Bright Doors
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera I hated this book… and yet. Fantasy fiction bores me (Tolkien, yuck), so I was not thrilled with our November book club […]
Awake
Awake by Jen Hatmaker A book by an evangelical Christian podcaster and influencer is not in my wheelhouse either, but Jen Hatmaker’s memoir is delightful if a little heartbreaking. For […]
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 1-8 by Beth Brower More my style is a series of historical novels which were recommended to me by my friend Jerry. […]
A Way of Life, Like Any Other
A Way of Life, Like Any Other by Darcy O’Brien I typically hate coming of age novels. Why would I want to relive the angst of adolescence, even through the […]
Children of the Revolution
Children of the Revolution by Peter Robinson The death of reclusive Gavin Miller on an abandoned railway line seems inexplicable until Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks rummages through the former […]
The Case of the Love Commandos
The Case of the Love Commandos by Tarquin Hall At the request of his colleague Facecream, Vish Puri, India’s “Most Private Investigator,” is persuaded to help the Love Commandos, an […]
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler A few months ago, I said I would get back to you regarding the novel We Are All Completely Beside […]
Junkyard Planet
Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter Do you know what happens to your old Christmas tree lights? They are shipped to a scrap-metal processor in southern China where using a system […]
Book of Ages
Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore Have you ever found yourself deep in a project, having devoted countless hours and valuable resources, only […]
Brussels Sprout Books
Brussels Sprout Books While dining with the O. Coltons a few years ago, the talk turned, unsurprisingly, to books. My sister-in-law Amy had recently read The Goldfinch by Donna Tart. […]