Pieces of Her
This is a psychological mystery in which Andrea Cooper learns that her mother, Laura, is not the average, middle-class, PTA mom she thought she knew. It turns out, Laura had […]
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
This was a fascinating, high-concept murder mystery that can best be described as Quantum Leap meets Agatha Christie. From the first page, you know someone – Evelyn – is going […]
Gerald’s Game
I joined an online book club that wants to read horror and this was the first pick. I had not read this book in many years and was glad to […]
How to be Perfect
Schur, the creator of the “Good Place” and co-creator of “Parks and Recreation,” starts off with easy ethical questions that he pondered while writing the “Good Place” and examines many […]
The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Liesl works as the assistant director of rare books in a Toronto university and is suddenly thrust into the role of her director when has a debilitating stroke. She is […]
Love Letters to the Dead
An English class assignment becomes a passion project for teen Laurel. She writes a love letter to a dead person and chooses Kurt Cobain because her late sister loved him. […]
The Cloisters
I cannot tell you how many people recommended the advance copy of this book to me. And I was glad I finally got one here at the library! This is […]
Time is a Mother
Vuong’s poetry is not for everyone, but I am a huge fan. I will note that there are triggering topics, as Vuong navigates life after his mother’s death, and the […]
Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More and Live Bolder
I read this book because the library started hosting a Girls Who Code program and I was fascinated by the founder’s TED Talk. This is for all the people who […]
The Only Good Indians
It was close to Halloween and I was looking for a horror book that was different than the typical Stephen King or Alma Katsu. A friend recommended this book from […]