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Endling is one of those books where, even after finishing it, I’m still not entirely sure how to explain what I just read… but somehow, it worked. I picked this one up for book club, and from the start I knew it was going to be different. The premise alone is incredibly unique—blending biology, Ukraine’s… Continue reading Endling by Maria Reva
When Poppy discovers unanswered messages from a charming stranger in her late sister’s dating app, she makes an impulsive choice: She’ll meet him, just once, on what would have been Dandelion’s fortieth birthday. It’s exactly the kind of wild adventure her vivacious sister would have pushed her toward. Jake is ready to find something real—and… Continue reading Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey
Drawn in by its charming cover, I picked up Maine Characters expecting a light summer read — and while the lake setting was exactly what I needed, the story turned out to be much deeper and more emotional than I anticipated. Hannah Orenstein has crafted a heartfelt, complex novel about family, grief, and the bond… Continue reading Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
“She said if you are looking for answers you can’t find, you need to change the question.” Liam Noone was many things to many people. To the public, he was an exacting, self-made hotel magnate fleeing his past. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving albeit distant family man who kept his finances flush… Continue reading The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave
This is the perfect read to bring along to the beach or pool—light, funny, and easy to breeze through. The premise is great, and while the story slows down a bit in the middle, the last 30% really pulled me in. Overall, it leaned more toward a slow burn for me, with no open-door scenes.… Continue reading Too Hot to Handle by Portia Macintosh
“The moon is always jealous of the heat of the day, just as the sun always longs for something dark and deep.” For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their Massachusetts town. Gillian and Sally have endured that fate as well: as children,… Continue reading Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
'Tis the Damn Season' by Fiona Gibson is a delightful, feel-good story that captures the essence of friendship, self-discovery, and the magic of Christmas. The novel follows three friends—Shelly, Pearl, and Lena—who decide to escape their hectic lives and head to Scotland for a much-needed pre-Christmas getaway. However, their plans for a quiet retreat take… Continue reading ‘Tis the Damn Season by Fiona Gibson
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez is a powerful novel that weaves together the complex threads of Puerto Rican identity, political corruption, and the elusive American Dream. At its heart, the book is not just a family saga, but also a profound commentary on the intersection of personal and collective histories. Set against the backdrop… Continue reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
This was a book that surprised me. I started listening to this one a while back for about 3 minutes and then gave up because I thought it was going to be depressing. Then I came back to this one again weeks later and I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't at all what I… Continue reading How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
“Sometimes you become the monster and sometimes the monster becomes you.” After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her… Continue reading Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose