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Tin Man by Sarah Winman
Tin Man (2018) is a slim volume packed full with beauty and emotion. It's a story about love - young love, first love, friendship, hidden love, lost love and all the heartbreak that ensues. It's a coming-of-age story of two young boys who find solace in each other after the loss of and rejection from their parents. It's a bittersweet study of loneliness, grief and acceptance.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Gone Girl (2012) by Gillian Flynn had been on my radar for a few years but once I finally paid it the attention it deserves I was glad I did! I liked it so much that when I finished, I immediately checked out the audiobook on Libby so I could listen to it with my spouse.
Too Good to Be Real by Melonie Johnson
When love begins to blossom while she's at a romantic comedy themed resort, can Julia trust it? Or is her supposed real-life love story just part of the show?
Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh
With her latest book, Mercy Street (2022), novelist Jennifer Haigh explores the nua
The Maid by Nita Prose
Molly Gray is an excellent hotel maid, completing her daily tasks by returning rooms to a “state of perfection.” She is less successful at connecting with people, struggling with social awkwardness and unkind coworkers. Her life changes dramatically when she discovers Mr. Black dead in his bed.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Unbroken (2014) by Laura Hillenbrand tells the remarkable story of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini. Louis was made to run by his brother Pete, who saw the boy had talent but realized that it would also keep him out of trouble. He eventually went on to compete in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, where he shook Hitler's hand.
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Susanna Clarke, author of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, describes her latest genre-busting novel, Piranesi (2020), as a story about a house that contains an ocean.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
Set in 1893, The Once and Future Witches (2020) takes us back to the fight for women’s suffrage, with a magical twist. Following three estranged sisters who are drawn back together by the suffragist movement and the pull of long-lost witchcraft in their blood, this compelling story is a magical, feminist adventure with dangers and issues that also seem to mirror today’s world.
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
The Nickel Boys, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2019, is a slender volume, clocking in at only two hundred-some pages long.
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Peter Wohlleben, in his book, The Hidden Life of Trees goes to great length to show how important trees are. Not only do they help with managing weather, they also help produce oxygen and provide food and homes for woodland creatures. Forest trees also look out for each other and care for other trees that are sick or dying. Trees also prevent top soil from
The 99% Invisible City by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt
How often do you stop to think about commonplace urban sights like traffic lights, fire escapes, and manhole covers? After you read this book, your answer will probably be “all the time”. Written by the creators of the podcast '99% Invisible', The 99% Invisible City (2020) explores the history and purpose of frequently overlooked objects in the urban landscape.
The Cat Who Saved Books
After his grandfather's death, a young man must prove how deep his love of books really is when a strange cat asks for his help to save books that are being abused. As the young man journeys with the cat, he not only finds the courage to stand up to the adversaries that bar his path, but also to start living life again.