The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen This was by far my favorite book of the month! Do you ever read something that leaves you motionless, stunned into silence and contemplation? Sharp, witty, at times deeply sad and at others laugh-out-loud funny, The Sympathizer is one of the best books I have read in a long … Continue reading January Favorites
A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena One day Tom gets home from work to find his house abandoned. The front door is unlocked, and there is a warm pot of water to cook pasta on the stove. His wife Karen’s purse and phone are at the house, but her keys and car are … Continue reading January Mystery
Ghosted by Rosie Walsh The premise of this book seemed a little silly: after a week-long whirlwind romance, Eddie ghosts Sarah. He doesn’t answer her calls or texts, and even his social media is dark. Their connection is so intense and genuine that Sarah is convinced something terrible has happened to him. The longer … Continue reading January Fiction
My Squirrel Days by Ellie Kemper I don’t believe in guilty pleasures; I think if you enjoy something and it isn’t detrimental to you or others you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about it. I am a proud member of Bachelor Nation and a Directioner! That said, my enjoyment of celebrity comedian books might traditionally be considered … Continue reading December Non-Fiction
The Rooster Bar by John Grisham My grandmother gave me this book, and it was my first time reading a John Grisham novel. I really enjoyed it; I read it on the train back from my grandparents and almost finished it in one sitting. Mark, Todd and Zola are in their third year of law … Continue reading December Fiction
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