Published in 2022 and written by Annie Hartnett, Unlikely Animals is the latest fiction gem recommended by my friend Stephanie Peterman. I …
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Perfect Tunes
When I read the synopsis of Emily Gould’s Perfect Tunes, I had high hopes. When I read the first line of the book I got excited: “When Laura …
The Revival of Opal & Nev
Dawnie Walton knows how to make a literary entrance. The first sentence of the Editor’s Note that launches The Final Revival of Opal & …
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Why would I want to read a novel about video games and “gamers” if I don’t play video games? Because this book is about way more than video …
This Is How It Always Is
I had no idea what to expect from this book. My cousin, who has been an educator for two decades and is a parent of two kids, not only …
Rick Rubin Wrote The Book No One Expected
For those who pick up Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act: A Way of Being anticipating a tell-all about the legendary music producer’s experience …
A Visit From The Goon Squad
If ever there was a need for a Venn Diagram, A Visit From The Goon Squad is it. The chapter 12 PowerPoint presentation does a good job of …
People We Meet On Vacation
I should have just read Book Lovers and left it at that. Actually that’s not totally fair. Emily Henry is an excellent writer, and she …