Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
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Title: Once There Were Wolves Author: Charlotte McConaghy Review: Anyone with an interest (or fascination!) in wolves will love this book. Once I started it, I could not put it down. I loved the writing. I loved/was saddened by the story. (I also highly recommend Migrations by the same author.)
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Boy in a White Room by Karl Olsberg
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Title: Boy in a White Room Author: Karl Olsberg Review: He wakes up in a white room with no memories of who he is or how he got there. His only contact with the outside world is Alice, a computer generated voice. As his story slowly unfolds, he will begin to question what it means to be human and the nature of reality itself. Review by: Jannelle |
The Watchmaker's Daughter by Larry Loftis
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Title: The Watchmaker's Daughter Author: Larry Loftis Review: This is the amazing story of Corrie Ten boom, who was one of the first female Dutch watchmakers, who during World War II, sheltered Jews and refugees from the Nazies. The story describes her and her family’s courage and how they would face down the evil of the Nazis. She was a triumph with her faith and her courage. Could not put this book down!! |
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
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Title: Great Expectations Author: Charles Dickens Review: This is, in my humble opinion, the greatest coming of age story ever written. A bittersweet, heartwarming tale with classic Dickensian characters, this sweeping tale of the orphan Pip is worth the dense but poetic language. The themes of love, rejection, poverty, and redemption will surely immerse you! Review by: Layne |
Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dornenburg
Sundial by Catriona Ward
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Title: Sundial Author: Catriona Ward Review: A spooky, suspenseful, slow burn. A mother sees remnants of her long buried past in her eldest daughter, who begins to exhibit disturbing behavior with animals. Mother and daughter thus return to the family ranch in the Mojave desert to reconcile some long buried family secrets, and it gets more creepy from there. I found the Mojave desert setting a refreshing twist to the typical "cabin in the woods" trope of many horror novels. Be warned: this book is a creeper and not for the faint of heart. Review by: Layne |
Homecoming by Kate Morton
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Title: Homecoming Author: Kate Morton Review: Christmas Eve 1959, a mother and her children die mysteriously while picnicking in their small town of Tambilla, Australia. Years later, Jess returns home to help her grandmother Nora recover from a fall. She discovers a book that connects her grandmother and estranged mother to the Turner Family Tragedy. What role did her family play in these tragic deaths? Murder mystery and historical fiction blend beautifully in this novel! Review by: Jannelle |
Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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Title: Wild Beyond the Witchlight, A Feywild Adventure by Wizards of the Coast Review: This Dungeons and Dragons module is a great way to introduce new players to the world of D&D. It is also a great tool for new game masters to use to learn the ropes of how to run a game without having to build your own world. It is an easy to understand guide while still giving you your own space to change or create your own game. Review by: Kiana |
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
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Title: The Marriage Portrait Author: Maggie O'Farrell Review: If you are looking for a beautifully written, descriptive, historical novel, The Marriage Portrait is for you. Set in Florence, Italy in the 1500's, full of romance, beauty and drama. Enjoy! Review by: Jan |
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
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Title: Gideon the Ninth Author: Tamsyn Muir Review: Gideon the Ninth is absolutely the science fiction title to end all science fiction. It’s the perfect blend of intensity, humor, and well-written characters that make the story feel alive— and the plot itself is glorious! Necromancers, romance, mystery, and dramatic political struggles all have their place in this story— and you definitely don’t want to miss out on it! Review by: Jo |
Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
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Title: Last Cuentista Review: With a comet on course to destroy Earth, Petra Pena and her family have been chosen to board a massive ship set to take the last of humanity to a new planet. Petra finds peace in the hope of being a storyteller in this new world. That is, until a dangerous collective takes over, attempting to erase all memories in order to cure humanity of past sins. This is a great read to help reflect on how our past, no matter how painful, helps drive us to a better future. Review by: Bethany |
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
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Title: All the Dangerous Things Author: Stacy Willingham Review: Suspenseful, dark, and full of unbelievable twists, this book did not disappoint. The story starts a year after a woman's son is taken from his crib in the middle of the night. Her obsessive and sleepless search for him leads her to confront her own troubled past and suspicion abounds. The ending will truly surprise you. Review by: Layne |
Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron
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Title: Left on Tenth Author: Delia Ephron Review: Most everyone knows Nora Ephron but this wonderful book is by Nora's sister, Delia, who has been through so very much and tells about it in a most wondrous way. Read about her journey. It is truly amazing.
Review by: Jan |
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Title: Fevered Star Author: Rebecca Roanhorse Review: The sequel to Black Sun absolutely lives up to my expectations! The story picks up once again in the great city of Tova, where the Crow God now resides and an eclipse has obscured the sun. As characters like Xiala and Okoa grapple with their destinies, new formidable enemies appear that threaten the fate of the world itself. This was such a fun, fast-paced read with just the right amount of heart.
Review by: Jo |
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
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Title: Twice Shy Author: Sarah Hogle Review: Maybell Parrish is an avid daydreamer - perhaps too much at times. But stuck in a job where she can’t express herself, with only sad excuses for friends and no nearby family, she doesn’t have much else going for her. That is until she inherits a massive house in the country from an estranged family member. She is beyond excited - until she realizes she has co-inherited it with Wesley Koehler - a man whose picture was used to catfish her not long ago… This is a fun, lighthearted read that I highly recommend! Review by: Bethany
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Supercharge Your Brain by James Goodwin
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Title: Supercharge Your Brain Author: James Goodwin Review: Based on the latest science, book covers the various ways you can improve your brain, including sleep, diet, and various mental challenges. Shows what has a positive effect and what has no effect at all. Review by: Ben |
Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life by Bill Eddy
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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Title: Lessons in Chemistry Author: Bonnie Garmus Review: Once in a while a book comes along that I will recommend to all my friends. Lessons In Chemistry is one of those fabulous books. It has everything I love in a book - humor, drama, a little romance. My favorite character is Six-Thirty. Read the book and see why! Review by: Jan |
Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System Vol 1
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Title: Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System Vol 1 Author: Mo Xiang Tong Xiu Review: If you enjoy cultivation novels, this is a great story pick! It’s filled with adventure and mystery, and each of the characters are so unique and well-developed! Luo Binghe, Shang Qinghua, Liu Qingge, and Shen Qinqiu make up a great cast of characters that grab your attention and keep you invested in the story throughout the entire volume. Review by: Jo |
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
