A Man called Ove by Fredrik Backman
We've all known a curmudgeon or two in our lives, and Ove is a character and a half. But the beauty of this authors tale is learning the back history to some of Ove's more outlandish beliefs. Humor on top…
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
This is a great historical fiction novel that addresses a real crime that happened to many less fortunate families by one woman full of greed. It is a heart wrenching read, especially because we know the tragedies described most likely…
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…
My Brilliant Life by Ae-Ran Kim
This novel explores what life is like to be a 16 year old with an 80 year old body. Areum is a Korean boy with progeria and is writing a book about his parents before he passes away. From difficult…
Float Plan by Trish Doller
A warning to potential readers: this deals with death by suicide, method, being the person to find them, grief, and depression. “But I am less afraid of what might become of me while sailing alone in the Caribbean than of…
Redemption Road by John Hart
This suspense in this book just continued building all the way to the end and the twists just kept coming. The book club all enjoyed it and needed more titles by John Hart right away. It's a great title for…
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…