The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Like many books described as “uplifting,” this book started out like a gut-punch to my mental health, with a despairing woman attempting suicide after losing her job and her cat. After her suicide attempt, Nora Seed finds herself in the midnight library with her old librarian from school, Mrs. …
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Dec 06
Book Review: The Last Anniversary
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty I always turn to Liane Moriarty when I want to read something I know I’ll like. As usual, this novel had great characters, a fast-moving plot, and some mysteries to keep me engaged. It’s romantic without being overly romantic, and it’s mostly lighthearted, without violence. The setting is a …
Dec 26
Book Review – Nine Perfect Strangers
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Liane Moriarty is the kind of author where I save her books for when I need something I know I’m really going to like. She’s so good at characters, creating realistic and believable people and having them interact with each other in plausible ways. This book, unlike her others, …
Oct 03
Book Review: Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska by John Green John Green is supposed to be THE guy for heart-rending teen romances, or so I’ve heard. This falls into that category. The Alaska of the title is not the state but a beautiful and troubled young woman, sort of a manic pixie fairy girl off her meds. Our protagonist …
Sep 07
Book Review: The Orchardist
The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin The first thing I noticed about this book is that the author did not use quotations to set off dialog. It made it feel to me as if the novel was silent, underwater, like watching a movie with the sound off. There is dialog, but it’s not in quotes, so …
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