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Title

Host

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

The Interestings

August 3, 2015

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

Mutual

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 Girl on The Train

August 3, 2015

One of the most hyped books of the last decade and I think it's worth all of it. Unreliable narrators are my kryptonite.

Jamie

Me Before You

August 3, 2015

How do you know this is good? A. I'm telling you it is. B. It sold 20 million copies. I ugly cried at the end…

Jamie

Eleanor & Park

August 3, 2015

An endearing YA love story with two misfits in the lead.

Mutual