fiction

The Madonnas of Leningrad

my take: It would seem that this book has the perfect mix to be super depressing: Russia, World War II, …

A Visit from the Goon Squad

my take: I was eager to read this after having read about Jennifer Egan on the NPR books website. Unfortunately, …

The Used World

my take: I love Haven Kimmel. She’s a sensible mid-west girl who can make characters come alive… mostly, I think, …

"real life & liars"

my take: this is what i consider a great beach read…. i took it along to costa rica. i spotted …

Tinkers

my take: Oh, this slim book packs a lot of sadness. “George Washington Crosby began to hallucinate eight days before …

Imperfect Birds

my take: Anne Lamott and I must be twins separated at birth … her non-fiction works have shown me how …

The Lacuna

my take: I heard several reviews on NPR … none of them positive. Hubby included this in the 12 days …

Little Bee

my take: I read this a year and a half ago, and, as it was pick for Book Chicks this …

Wench

my take: Whilst making our list in December, several chicks had already read The Help … it was suggested that …

Sag Harbor

my take: this is a coming of age story in the line of the miracle life of edgar mint and …

"home"

my take:  this is a quiet and contemplative novel, set in the fictional small town Gilead…the title of a previous …

"I Still Dream About You"

my take: After getting through Will in the World, I thought I deserved a complete fluff beach read … and …

"durable goods"

my take: this is a slight novel, as in small in size, and packs a big emotional impact. this book …

Backseat Saints

my take: I’m in love with Joshilyn Jackson. I hope she’s writing right now. This is her fourth book. I …

“Cutting for Stone”

my take: I know, I should have reviewed this book a long time ago. Thing is, what words can do …

“Half Broke Horses”

MMy take: A recent trip to Arizona reminded me – seeing the topography of the desert and the bungalows of …