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Sing, Unburied, Sing

November 22, 2017

If you're looking for stunning writing, you have found it. These characters will haunt you. Literally.

Jamie

Young Jane Young

September 27, 2017

This unexpectedly delightful book looks at what happens to the women of political sex scandals and one character's attempt to overcome the injustice of it…

Knox

Little Fires Everywhere

September 20, 2017

Celeste Ng cast a spell on with this one. The book is so much better than Reese and Kerry can convey.

Jamie

What We Lose

July 19, 2017

The structure of this one is unorthodox, but it's compelling with every uncomfortable turn.

Jamie

The Lost Book of the Grail

May 31, 2017

Combining my love of secret codes, the Holy Grail, and libraries. This one will absorb you to the last page.

Jamie

Before The Fall

January 4, 2017

A cinematic vibe while your pulse stays right on the cusp. And in the midst is fantastic character development - both past and present.

Mutual

The Woman in Cabin 10

December 21, 2016

There are probably many reasons to probably avoid cruise ships, and this tense book highlights 6 of them.

Jamie

The Mothers

November 9, 2016

This is not for everyone but it was a gift to me. It's lyrical yet depressing. Beautiful bummer.

Jamie

Gone Girl

August 3, 2015

The book that launced a thousand books with "Girl" in the title. But the OG is the best.

Mutual

The Interestings

August 3, 2015

Portraits of friendship and marriage that are poignant and reflective. Wolitzer does dialogue better than most.

Mutual