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The Yellow House

December 25, 2019

This won the National Book Award in 2019 for a reason. A stunning memoir that invites you to be a part of this family.

Jamie

The Nickel Boys

July 24, 2019

A heartwrenching story that needed to be told. It also needs to be read.

Jamie

There There

December 5, 2018

The cover almost kept me from this one, but I'm glad I relented. It is an untold story that is soul-wrecking.

Jamie

All the Pieces Matter

October 31, 2018

A masterpiece of a book from Jonathan Abrams dedicated to getting the inside story of the making of one of the best TV shows ever,…

Knox

An American Marriage

February 7, 2018

A National Book Award finalist that presents you with dynamic characters while also revelaing the failings of the US justice system.

Jamie

Sing, Unburied, Sing

November 22, 2017

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

Jamie

You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

August 23, 2017

I thought this one would break my heart and it did, on occasion do just that. But it also made me want to tell the…

Jamie

What We Lose

July 19, 2017

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

Jamie

Homegoing

February 15, 2017

Maybe the saddest thing you will read. Exquisitely written, but seriously, so sad.

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