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Dana Schwartz delivers a darkly gothic and captivating tale in Anatomy: A Love Story, blending historical fiction, mystery, and slow-burn romance in 1817 Edinburgh. This one may start slow, but it definitely pays off. This atmospheric novel follows Hazel Sinnett, a young woman of privilege who dreams of becoming a surgeon—an ambition unheard of for… Continue reading Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
“I’m afraid of the unpredictability of existing.” Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A Junior at Stanford and a student-athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships, at… Continue reading Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
At first, The River We Remember took me a little while to get into, but by the time I reached the end, I was completely invested. So much happened in those final chapters that it made the slower buildup worth it! Synopsis: On Memorial Day 1958, the small town of Jewel, Minnesota, is shaken when… Continue reading The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
Enemies should never get a second chance. But this one might... It’s been twelve years since June last saw Ryan Henderson—the guy who won our high school war of wits and then had the nerve to dangle an almost-kiss over her like some cruel joke. I was so over it. Or at least, she thought… Continue reading The Enemy by Sarah Adams
“You are not who you are because of where you come from; you are who you are because of where you choose to go.” Keyanna “Key” MacKay is used to secrets. Raised by a single father who never divulged his past, it’s only after his death that she finds herself thrust into the world he’d… Continue reading Under Loch & Key by Lana Ferguson
Kristin Hannah has a gift for writing emotional, deeply human stories, and Summer Island is no exception. This novel explores themes of family estrangement, forgiveness, and self-discovery through the story of Ruby Bridge, a struggling comedian who is forced to reconnect with her mother, Nora, after years of resentment and distance. As the two women… Continue reading Summer Island by Kristin Hannah
“Our souls were tied a long time ago, I think. We’re just finally admitting it to each other.” Winnifred "Win" McNulty has always been wildly independent. Not one to be coddled for her limb difference, Win has spent most of her life trying to prove that she can do it all on her own. And,… Continue reading Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
“Life isn't made of choices, it's made of trades. Some are good, some are bad, but they all have a cost.” As darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, the once precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. In the wake of tragedy, Kell, once assumed to be the last surviving… Continue reading A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
“It's terrifying when you consider that every thought we have, every choice we could possibly make, branches off into a new world.” Jason Dessen is walking home through the chilly Chicago streets one night, looking forward to a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with his wife, Daniela, and their son, Charlie, when his… Continue reading Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Review written by our guest reviewer & Financial Advisor - Heather Venenga Stephanie G’s Becoming Financially EmpowHERed is a masterclass infinancial literacy and empowerment tailored specifically for women seeking tobreak free from the often-confusing world of money management. The book’srelatable tone and practical insights make it an essential guide for anyonelooking to take control of their financial… Continue reading Becoming Financially EmpowHERed by Stephanie Georgakopoulos