Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
If you’re already reeling from worry about the pandemic, the climate, the transition of political power, and more: probably best …
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Spindle City by Jotham Burrello
I love the Lizzie Borden legend as much as any loyal and true Fall River native, but a historical novel …
Why I Don’t Write and Other Stories by Susan Minot
The satisfaction of a short story: a glimpse into a life, a space, a possibility (or lack thereof). A glance, …
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
I felt an immediate connection to Transcendent Kingdom when I read the epigraph, taken from one of my favorite poems, …
Young Adults
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier Thanks to the algorithms …
The Boy in the Field by Margot Livesey
Were teenagers in 1999 more composed, kind, contemplative, and devoted to family? That is, before computers, phones, and social media …
The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England
by Ian Mortimer I was intrigued by the title of Ian Mortimer’s 2008 history: The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval …
Sisters by Daisy Johnson
I read Sisters in the span of a few hours. I’m not sure that was the best way to have …
The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls by Ursula Hegi
A home for unwed mothers and a traveling circus: both offer rich opportunities for varied characters and compelling stories. Turn …
Riviera Gold & The Lantern Men: unusual relationships
Riviera Gold by Laurie R. KingThe Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths I just read recent installments in two of my …
