The Darkest Minds
“What would you do if widespread illness caused most of the teen population to either die, or get super powers? Follow the story of this group of young adults as […]
The White Queen
“If you like reading about the kings & queens of England you’ll love this one! A great historical fiction series about the War of the Roses. Read them all!” – […]
In Cold Blood
“A true crime cult classic – and for good reason! I read this as a freshman in college and fell in love with Capote’s writing and read anything of his […]
Cape May
“In September 1957, newlyweds Henry and Effie arrive in Cape May, NJ from rural Georgia. The town is initially deserted but then they meet a group of fabulous young socialites. […]
Time and Materials
“Complexities, layers, discovery. I once wrote a 54-page paper on ‘The World as Will & Representation,’ and felt like I was just getting started. Hass has a way of packing […]
American Animals: A Memoir
“A surreal true crime story as told by one of the participants. Follow along as Eric weaves a story of trepidation, comedy, and tragic errors fueled by drugs, booze, and […]
Smack Dab in the Middle
“This is a thoughtful, charming middle grade story full of smarts. The way our heroine, Cricket, finds both wonder and sympathy for the flawed adults around her is heartwarming.” – […]
The Handmaid’s Tale
“I can’t believe how applicable this book is today even though it was written in 1984. Atwood does a fantastic job of creating a realistic dystopia. It is an eye-opener […]
The Winter Sister
“A spell-binding and intense debut! Sixteen years ago, Sylvie’s sister, Persephone, never came home. Years later, her murder remains unsolved. Sylvie returns home to care for her ailing, estranged mother, […]
The Potlikker Papers
“Great for good eaters, who are history curious. This has quickly become a book I reference in almost every conversation I have about Southern food. Bite-sized profiles and pictures of […]