My Current Reads
Books I’ve read and reviewed.
Atonement by Ian McEwan
Atonement is one of those glorious novels that has gotten into my very bones; I do not remember a time when I didn't know this story — and its movie adaption (which is sublime, by the way). I mean, realistically,….
Perilous Times by Thomas D. Lee
In Perilous Times, an immortal Knight of the Round Table faces his greatest challenge yet — to save a politically divided and rapidly warming world. Sir Kay, once a loyal companion of King Arthur….
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie
At Gull's Point, the seaside residence of an elderly widow, a houseparty unfolds, connecting a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft, and the complicated love life of a famous tennis player. As the past events converge ….
The Friday Night Club by Sofia Lundberg, Alyson Richmond, and M. J. Rose
The Friday Night Club sets the stage much like other dual timeline novels that have come before. While the authors' passion and knowledge shine through, their collective voices….
The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman
In the first book of The Magicians trilogy, Grossman offered a fresh take on the genre by writing his characters as older teens and young adults and peppered the narrative with ….
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
In her newest book, The Half Moon, Keane explores midlife, forgiveness, small-town living, and family through the lens of figuring out what dreams are most important to you and figuring out which dreams you've held onto for too long.
The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
In the idyllic archipelago of Prospera, citizens live long, fulfilling lives until their monitors indicate a decline in health and well-being, at which point they retire to an island where they're rejuvenated and their memories wiped clean. Ferryman Proctor Bennett ….
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Kate Morton is back on her game with this new release, Homecoming. After a less than stellar showing for me from The Clockmaker's Daughter, Morton has returned to form and crafted a wonderfully layered story that is ….
The Magician King by Lev Grossman
Quentin and his friends, the kings and queens of Fillory, seek new adventure in Grossman's The Magician King. A morning hunt gone wrong leads to a wild outer kingdom quest, with unexpected consequences. The introduction of ….
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass, the first book in a popular fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas, follows assassin Celaena Sardothien as she competes in a brutal contest to become the Champion of a ruthless king. But Celaena is ….
Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide features a murderer among six dinner guests gathered around a dining table set for seven, one year after
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Symphony of Secrets follows Bern Hendricks, a professor, who makes a shocking discovery about the most famous American composer of all time. Determined to right history's wrongs, ….
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
Someday, Maybe is a compelling debut novel that follows a young Nigerian woman's emotional journey through unimaginable loss after her husband dies by suicide. Throughout her grief,
Dying of Politeness by Geena Davis
Davis is funny, warm, and charming; all things I anticipated before picking this one up. And she’s also tough and strong — which I did anticipate, too. But her growth to becoming ….
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
In Throne of Glass, after a year of hard labor in the salt mines, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is given a chance at freedom by Prince Dorian — compete to become the new royal assassin. Her competitors are fierce, but the ….
One’s Company by Ashley Hutson
After unexpectedly winning a huge jackpot in the lottery, Bonnie Lincoln hopes to turn her sudden influx of cash into building a dream escape from reality and her distressing past. She envisions a remote mountain sanctuary where ….
Matrix by Lauren Groff
An ambitious novel, Matrix is about an ambitious woman, Marie. Though Groff's Marie is highly fictionalized, she draws inspiration and intention from real historical figure, Marie de France, about whom we know very little….
The Singer’s Gun by Emily St. John Mandel
Slipping in and out of different points of view and different spots on the timeline, Mandel penned a plot for The Singer’s Gun with a short roster of characters and filled with her gorgeous writing.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Really cute and light read with a fairly universal and enjoyable premise. Viv, an orc straight off retirement from battling things with her mighty sword, has decided to open a coffee shop in a place that's never heard of coffee.
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
People Person began with a gold jeep and a father going around to gather his scattered children so they might be introduced to each other. This day, unsurprisingly, has quite the impact on these kids, only two of whom share a mother. Especially when, after a short afternoon of quickly getting through trying to get acquainted,….