The Painted Girls
Vivid historical fiction set in late 19th century Paris. Three sisters struggle to survive unbearable poverty through difficult choices. A great story at the intersection of ballet, Degas, prostitution, the […]
Beartown
This book is an emotional journey and a half. Think Friday Night Lights but in a Nordic hockey town. When the star player is accused of assault by the GM’s […]
Beyond the Point
A moving story of friendship and loyalty. Painted in vivid detail through the lens of the strain of West Point, military life, and distance. Buy on Bookshop.org
Less
Great for those nearing middle age. He knew it would happen–Less’s ex is getting married and he creates a reason to skip the wedding–a world tour of capers and hilarity! […]
Rosie Colored Glasses
The bubble gum cover might mislead you. This lovely book is not the pop rom-com the cover might imply. It’s a touching story that will break your heart in a […]
Jane Eyre
How does one encapsulate the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual prowess of this solitary woman on this tiny card?! It’s impossible! You just have to read it and be forever changed. […]
A Heart in a Body in the World
A young woman, Annabelle, has endured a tragedy. She takes us with her on a journey of introspection and reflection, revealing the struggles of a modern teen in a complicated […]
Exit West
It’s a love story. It’s a refugee story. It’s a story about trying to define home, no matter where you are. It’s a beautiful, necessary story of, and for our […]
America War
Original, thought-provoking, and unforgettable, El Akkad imagines America’s Second Civil War–this time based on the use of fossil fuels–and the displacement and chaos that it causes. More, this is a […]
The Nix
Lovers of a Great American Novel. Hands down the best book I’ve read this year. Funny, poignant, complex, and masterfully intertwined story. Buy on Bookshop.org