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…
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…
Somewhere in the Unknown World by Kao Kalia Yang
This book helps us understand what motivates people to immigrate to the United States and what their lives are like after immigrating. Kao Kalia Yang is a wonderful author and in this book she shares the recollections and experiences of…
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 Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
Perfect for folks who loved Jane Austen books and the characters she has written about. The village of Chawton was the last residence of Jane Austen and where her last 3 books were written. Right after WWII, an eclectic group…
He Started it by Samantha Downing
Warning: this is a page turner full of unlikable characters. A dysfunctional group of siblings embarks on a recreation of a road trip from their childhood as instructed to in their grandfather's will. But they aren't on this trip to…
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 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…
The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
As a lover of WWII themed books, this one did not disappoint. I enjoyed the glimpses into possible ways people's lives might have been like during that time period. It was also interesting to learn more about the D-Day invasion.…
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
For readers fascinated by true crime, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, or the case of Dee Dee Blanchard and Gypsy Rose. This was fast paced and impossible to put down until I'd figured it all out. Though reminiscent of the Gypsy…