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Leave the World Behind is rare and lucid, a brightly atmospheric novel that leaves the impression of a vivid dream, gradually becoming a nightmare. Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award, there is no doubt that this book addresses many of the nightmarish realities of …
Amor Towles’s debut novel, Rules of Civility is a sparkling masterpiece. Reminiscent of The Great Gatsby and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this novel will send readers back in time to a glamorous New York City set in the 1930s. Since I had enjoyed A Gentleman in …
Does anyone else out there have an entire book shelf full of books that you’ve bought but have yet to read? For me, that book shelf acts almost like a buffer. When I am running low on new and exciting books, I pick up one …
One of the great things about having family members that also like to read is that we have something resembling our own built in book club. Therefore, I oftentimes get book recommendations right from my mom, grandmother and aunt. Among these recommendations A Gentleman in …
I read this novel for the same class that I read The Overstory for. It was another title that caught my eye on the syllabus and it certainly it did not disappoint. With simultaneous elegance and simplicity, Hamid addresses the issues that all of human …
Mira T. Lee’s debut novel is a huge success. That is to say, it is a lively portrait of mental illness and family and will therefore capture your attention and hold it until the end. I had the pleasure of meeting the author of this …
I finished The Overstory a couple weeks ago, and I had meant to post this sooner! Unfortunately, life got in the way, but better late than never! This is a stunning novel that is incredibly enjoyable and thought provoking to read. Every page is filled …
I’ve been reading a lot of hefty books lately, and I needed something that was going to be a lighter read for the start of the semester. The Sparrow Sisters hit the spot! It was an incredibly quick read, and I enjoyed every moment of …