Book reviews and library musings from a public librarian and proud dog mom.
Happy September! Here is a review for a little horror novel I read a while back. This review was stuck in my draft folder, and when I was poking around, I rediscovered it and thought it would be a good time to post as we get ready for the spooky season. Synopsis: Haunt Sweet Home… Continue reading Haunt Sweet Home | A Book Review
Synopsis: Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente, published in 2021, follows Sophia, a young woman who lives in the beautiful gated community of Arcadia Gardens with her perfect husband. Though her husband is often away for work, she takes comfort in knowing he is working hard to provide for her, while she enjoys… Continue reading Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente | A (Somewhat Spoilery) Book Review
Happy New Year! I hope you discovered some new favorite books in 2024! While I don’t post here as often as I’d like, this is one post I can’t let myself forget! Today, I’m sharing my favorite reads from 2024. We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer (2024)This brand-new thriller follows a young queer… Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2024
Summary: As a librarian, I couldn't resist this one! It's a short and sweet novel about several people who find themselves in their local library, where they encounter Sayuri Komachi, an enigmatic reference librarian with a knack for recommending books and for needle felting. Her recommendations and hand-felted gifts are strange and seemingly nonsensical, yet… Continue reading What You Are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama | A Review
Summary:Genevieve Wheeler’s debut novel tells the story of Adelaide, a tenderhearted hopeless romantic who loses herself to someone else. Adelaide is in her 20s, an expat in London, and is starting a promising career in the publishing industry. She ventures into online dating and partakes in many unserious flings, until she meets Rory and falls… Continue reading Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | A Review
Hey there, fellow bookworms! Today, I want to share with you three lesser known YA graphic novels that I stumbled upon recently. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, cozy up, and let's discuss these fantastic reads together. FOR FANS OF QUIRKY SLICE-OF-LIFE STORIES: Lucky Penny by Ananth Hirsh, illustrated by Yuko Ota This graphic… Continue reading 3 YA Graphic Novel Reviews: Hidden Gems to Add to Your TBR
Summary: Meet Charlie and Cass Goodwin, identical twin sisters who swap lives in this sweet Christmas-themed romantic comedy. Charlie Goodwin hosts a TV baking competition in Los Angeles called Sweet & Salty. Although she is content with the fast-paced lifestyle of LA, she simply cannot stand her co-star Austin - a self-serving jerk who constantly… Continue reading The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox | A Review
Clap When You Land is Elizabeth Acevedo's latest novel in verse. It's about two sisters who are just learning of each other's existence. Yahaira lives in the US with her mother, while Camino lives in the Dominican Republic with her Tia. When their father dies suddenly in a plane crash, the two sisters find each… Continue reading Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | A Review
Elin Hilderbrand's latest novel The Perfect Couple follows the story of Celeste and Benji whose Nantucket wedding is suddenly cancelled after the maid of honor is discovered dead in the ocean. Throughout the course of the novel, we get a glimpse into the investigation into her death. We also learn more about the progression of… Continue reading The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand | A Review
Leah on the Offbeat is the sequel to Becky Albertalli's Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. In Leah on the Offbeat, we learn more about Simon's best friend Leah Burke as she navigates her senior year in high school. The book hones in on her relationship with her mother, her friendship with Simon, conflicts among her friend group,… Continue reading Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli | A Review
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