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by Virginia Evans
A 10 on a scale of 1-5!!! If you’re typically an audiobook reader, don’t, on this one. It is written solely in letters and journal-like entries so it makes sense to 'see' it in print. It tells the story of an older woman’s life so very well.
by Jacqueline Harpman
Have you ever read a book that you couldn't decide whether to rate a 1 or a 5? Try this one! I Who Have Never Known Men is one of the darkest, bleakest, most haunting dystopian fiction books I've ever read.
by Wally Lamb
From the author of She's Come Undone and I Know This Much is True, this is one of those books that is so well written, and the characters seem so real, that you can almost ignore the dark themes.
by Allegra Goodman
If you're looking for a historical fiction story that is NOT set during WWII, look no further. This remarkable book is based on the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval, a French noblewoman from the 1500s.
by Charlotte McConaghy
I've read 3 of Charlotte McConaghy's novels and this one is by far my favorite!
by Fredrik Backman
I have loved, and hated, all of Backman's books so far. Loved A Man Called Ove and although well-written, I disliked the Beartown trilogy. This will be my favorite of favorites. The WRITING is superb. What's higher than A+ ?!
by John Marrs
Keep It In The Family is a new John Marrs masterpiece. This is a dark, dark serial killer mystery/horror story that is so well written I stayed up all night finishing it.
by Jason Rekulak
This book only generally received average reviews, and I almost skipped it. I'm so glad I didn't! What an excellent read.
by Loreth Anne White
I don't usually give thrillers a 5-star rating, because - although it's a favorite genre - they are rarely over-the-top good writing and plot lines. This one stands out.
by Amy Harmon
"Only the wind knows what truly comes first..." As I read this line at the beginning of the book, I knew it would be a special one. And indeed, this novel is beautiful.
by Lisa See
I have read most of this author's other books, but this one, published in 2011, escaped me until now. If you read the first Shanghai Girls book, you definitely will love this one.
by Kazuo Ishiguro
One of my favorite books of all time, but it's best to go in knowing as little as possible! An incredible novel that explores the human experience from one of the best writers of the 21st century.
by George Saunders
During the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's son, Willie, tragically died. Lincoln would spend the next few nights visiting his son's crypt to grieve.
by Patrick Radden Keefe
Equal parts True-Crime mystery and pseudo-family crime drama, this true story explores the era known as " The Troubles" in Northern Ireland spanning from the 60s to the early 2000s.
by Tessa Bailey
A hockey rom-com that keeps you interested! Funny and surprisingly moving, this spicy book makes you fall in love with the hockey world, and maybe with yourself too!