The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
Simon is a research librarian who is frantically searching for the reason all the women in his family die young. All he has left are his sister and a mysterious book he received in the mail which may hold the…
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
The desire to find the perfect mate has driven Don, a genetics professor and all around genius to take a unique approach to solving his problem. Along the way he meets Rosie, the antithesis of what he is looking for,…
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Discussing topics such as how the Sweet Valley Confidential book would have been better written by fans of the series and what it's like to be a first time professor, this is a great collection of funny and thoughtful essays…
Being Mortal by Dr. Atul Gawande
Being Mortal really gets you thinking about the process of dying and how it is currently handled in the US. It goes into how we currently treat dying from old age as a medical condition that needs to be treated by…
If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t) by Betty White
Betty White is always entertaining. In If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't) she sets the record straight that she does indeed like animals better than people, dishes about her crush on Robert Redford, and takes us behind the…
The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold
The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold is a wonderfully complex book and the audiobook is narrated quite well by the author. It's a mix of noir and urban fantasy that shows a muti-leveled world through the flawed…
Cozy Winter Book Recommendations
As winter begins, we're gearing up for a season of staying in, reading and enjoying the art of time spent indoors.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Schwab's writing is lush and descriptive. The detail never felt unnecessary but heightens the emotions of the scenes. The prose is not to be rushed through. The languid pacing provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world and relish…
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
Follow Layla Patel, in this comedy of errors, as she goes on a string of terrible dates that have all been arranged by her father, that she hadn't been aware he was planning until the first date showed up. Enter…
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
A fascinating historical fiction book that describes the famous wedding gown of Princess Elizabeth and the people who made it. If you enjoy historical fiction books, then this one's for you. It's enthralling and makes you interested in researching more…