Saturday, January 28, 2023
Page Turners
One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke
Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.Set on an idyllic, sun-soaked Greek Island, this is a perfect summer thriller.
The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson
Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.Eve and Sally find themselves adrift in midlife. They journey together on a narrowboat owned by Anastasia.
Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky
Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.Thrillingly original, this book is hard to put down once you start it. I like my summer reading with a darker edge, and this novel, with its stripped-down sentences and deadpan humor, was right up my alley.
The Island by Adrian McKinty
Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.Wow! Adrian McKinty is back with another page-turning, cannot-put-it-down thriller.
Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.Here is your next great summer read from the author of The Authenticity Project.
Gilt by Jamie Brenner
Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.When it comes to summer reading, Jamie Brenner has become one of my favorite writers.
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.Lisa Jewell has written a gripping standalone sequel to her novel, The People Upstairs.
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.Emma loves her husband Leo and daughter Ruby, and they love her. They are a happy family.
Metropolis by B.A. Shapiro
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.To most people, self-storage is a place to stash stuff. To Zach it is his livelihood, to Rose her first really good job, to Liddy it is how she connects to her absent children, but to Marta it is home and refuge from ICE. To most people, self-storage is a place to stash stuff. To Zach it is his livelihood, to Rose her first really good job, to Liddy it is how she connects to her absent children, but to Marta it is home and refuge from ICE.
Deep Water by Emma Bamford
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.Sailing to a deserted island in the Indian Ocean was Jake and Vee’s idea of the perfect way to start their marriage
Zero Proof by Elva Ramirez
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.This book is full of beautifully photographed drink recipes of zero-proof, no-alcohol beverages to satisfy everyone on your guest list.
Tell Me an Ending by Jo Harkin
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.Noor, a psychologist at the Nepenthe memory removal clinic in London, begins to suspect that her glamorous boss, Louise, is involved in some questionable activity.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.“Mudlarking,” an English pastime, brings two women together with intertwining stories.
Downton Shabby by Hopwood DePree
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.In 2013, Hopwood Dupree began, with the help of Bob and Geoff, to restore his ancestral castle near Manchester, England
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.I’ve seen this book described as a grown up rom-com and I completely agree
The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.All Johanna Oppenheimer ever wanted was a loving family. So when her in-vitro fertilization results in triplets, she couldn’t be happier.
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.Ava Wong has the perfect life. At least that’s what she tells herself, until an old friend returns and offers her an opportunity to “make bank” by partnering up in the counterfeit purse business.
River of the Gods by Candice Millard
Published June 23, 2022 12:01 a.m.This is the engrossing story of the 19th-century quest to find the source of the Nile.
Jameela Green Ruins Everything by Zarqa Nawaz
Published June 09, 2022 12:01 a.m.This book provides fun and adventure as we follow the shenanigans and mishaps of Jameela Green and her imam, Ibrahim.
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Published June 09, 2022 12:01 a.m.Something Wilder is a truly addicting ride. The twists in this treasure hunting adventure will keep you reading until the very end.
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Published June 09, 2022 12:01 a.m.An unnamed narrator begins, “Oh, I can’t speak for the dead,” setting up what reminded me of an inverted And Then There Were None.
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Published June 09, 2022 12:01 a.m.Alice just turned 40 and, although her life isn’t bad, it’s not what she’d imagined.
That Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
Published June 09, 2022 12:01 a.m.With the energy of a present-day Midsummer’s Night Dream, three generations of an intricately blended family gather at the family cottage on Cape Cod for what may be an ill-advised, pandemic-generated wedding.
Darling Girl by Liz Michalski
Published June 09, 2022 12:01 a.m.Holly Darling seems to have a charmed life, but her past hides secrets, tragedy, and magic
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
Published May 26, 2022 12:01 a.m.By the author of Shuggie Bain, this story of two best friends, Mungo and James, falling in love and then having to navigate a hypermasculine society, shows off Stuart’s extraordinary talent.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Published May 26, 2022 12:01 a.m.If you want to convince someone to love romance novels, have them start here.
When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley
Published May 26, 2022 12:01 a.m.In his exquisite debut novel, Soon Wiley brings to life complex characters making their way in the magical yet often mystifying city of Seoul, in a story best described as a literary mystery.
Trust by Hernan Diaz
Published May 26, 2022 12:01 a.m.Hold on. There are many stories here, all seem to be about the same people and events. But which do we trust?
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton Ages 8 to 12
Published May 26, 2022 12:01 a.m.Lush, fantastical details fill this world while the plot’s pace is fast and thrilling.
Think Like a Horse: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy by Grant Golliher Release date May 31
Published May 26, 2022 12:01 a.m.If you hold or aspire to hold any kind of leadership role be it parenting or at work, school or anywhere, read this book.