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Fault Lines by Emily Itami is an amazing debut novel that tackles love, marriage, and cultural identity in a way that's totally real and relatable. This one did start out slowly for me, but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. The story follows Mizuki, an aspiring Japanese singer turned housewife who… Continue reading Fault Lines by Emily Itami
A new novel inspired by historical events: a story of three young women on a journey in search of family amidst the destruction of the post-Civil War South, and of a modern-day teacher who rediscovers their story and its connection to her own students' lives.. Get ready to go on a wild ride with The… Continue reading The Book Of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
This was a humorous story, although it used dark humor, that covered abuse, gender, caste, religion, patriarchy, sisterhood, and resilience. I love a book with a satisfying ending, and this didn't disappoint. The premise of this one had me hooked right away. This is set in India. Geeta's husband (Ramesh) left her 5 years ago… Continue reading The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case, it means woman. Maddie is a daughter, sister, and coworker whose life isn't so happy. Her father suffers from advanced Parkinson's disease and she spends most of her time taking care of him. Her mom, who mostly lives in Ghana, is a helicopter parent… Continue reading Maame by Jessica George
A charming, touching, heartwarming story about found family in unexpected places. This was a feel-good story that also touched on heavy topics like bullying, marriage issues, ageism, loneliness and work stress, and all with such great humor. The cast of characters is so diverse that you wouldn't expect it to work as well as it… Continue reading Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
This is a classic JoJo Moyes touching, heartwarming, & funny story. This premise, although a little far fetched, did grab me and had me wondering how a shoe swap could be such a life changing event. Nisha is a rich wife & mother. Her son is away at school in America. And her husband suddenly… Continue reading Someone Else’s Shoes by JoJo Moyes
by Karin Slaughter. If you liked Pieces of Her by Slaughter, you would really like this one. In my opinion, this book is far better than the first and could be read as a stand-alone.This book starts out years later, after Andrea has joined the US Marshals. So right away, her character has changed &… Continue reading Girl, Forgotten
By Kevin Wilson Wilson's books are a bit odd, but this one is a bit trippy, wild, and definitely unique. I don't know how else to describe this one. Kevin Wilson is the author of two collections, Tunneling to the Center of the Earth (Ecco/Harper Perennial, 2009), which received an Alex Award from the American… Continue reading Now Is Not The Time to Panic
They were eleven when they sent a killer to prison . . .They were heroes . . . but they were liars. By Kate Alice Marshall The premise of this had me hooked. Three young girls head into the woods to play their "Goddess Game," but one is brutally attacked. Is it possible none of… Continue reading WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS