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Taylor Jenkins Reid takes readers to space—literally and emotionally—in Atmosphere, a powerful and fast-paced novel set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s Space Shuttle program. It opens mid-action during the STS-LR9 mission, quickly immersing us in high-stakes drama before rewinding to show us how each of these characters got to this pivotal moment. At the… Continue reading Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Discovered through the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, The Phoenix Pencil Company turned out to be one of those rare books that quietly surprises you—layered, imaginative, and deeply heartfelt. Allison King’s debut is a moving blend of historical fiction and magical realism, grounded in themes of memory, connection, and the stories we inherit. The… Continue reading The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Annie Hartnett’s The Road to Tender Hearts is the kind of novel that sneaks up on you—in the best way possible. It’s quirky, warm, unexpectedly moving, and just the type of story I didn’t know I needed. At the center of this delightfully oddball road trip is PJ Halliday, a sixty-something lottery winner with a… Continue reading The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
How Freaking Romantic promises a fiery feminist lead, an enemies-to-lovers arc, and plenty of emotional depth—but for me, it unfortunately missed the mark. The story follows Beatrice Nilsson, a fierce law student with a lot on her plate: student debt, systemic inequality, and the recent implosion of her best friends’ marriage. Bea is the type… Continue reading How Freaking Romantic by Emily Harding
Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray was prepared for a death sentence, not a proposal. After killing the king, marriage to his son, Kitt, was the last thing she, or the kingdom, expected. But with her role as queen, Paedyn would have the chance to unite Ilya and create a kingdom where Ordinaries live alongside Elites without fear.… Continue reading Fearless by Lauren Roberts
Clove has gone to extremes to keep her past a secret. Thanks to her lies, she’s landed the life of her dreams, complete with a safe husband and two adoring children who will never know the terror that was routine in her own childhood. If her buried anxiety threatens to breach the surface, Clove (if that… Continue reading Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker
Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years, or at least to meet with the octogenarian who… Continue reading Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
When Evie Hudson wakes in an unfamiliar hospital room, she thinks she’s fresh out of a teenage party with her best friend, Bree. Except, Bree isn’t around anymore and high school was years ago. Evie had just survived the crash that killed her husband, Oliver, whom she can't remember either. After suffering a traumatic loss… Continue reading Pictures of You by Emma Grey
Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad is a haunting, imaginative, and unflinching reimagining of American slavery. Though it didn’t fully meet my expectations, I’m still glad I finally read this long-standing title from my TBR—especially as part of a book club discussion, where the weight of its themes could be explored with others. Set in the… Continue reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Martha Hall Kelly has delivered another captivating historical fiction gem—this time set against the windswept shores of Martha’s Vineyard during World War II. The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club blends dual timelines, rich characters, and the enduring power of books in a way that’s both engaging and deeply heartfelt. It’s the kind of story… Continue reading The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly