Category: contemporary fiction
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Book Review: The Good Parts by Evann Normandin
My review of The Good Parts by Evann Normandin, an emotional story about grief, trauma, memory, motherhood, and whether forgetting the past can ever truly heal us.
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Book Review: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
My review of The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, a wildly original novel that blends speculative fiction, relationships, and multiverse questions into one of my favorite reads of the year.
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Book Review: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
A surprisingly emotional read, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is an epistolary novel about connection, grief, and the lasting impact we have on one another.
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Book Review: Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
A heartfelt blend of family drama, grief, and magical realism, Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen explores dementia, first love, and the memories that shape us.
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Advent Book Review: A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain
A review of a Christmas advent-style novel, exploring the plot, YA romance elements, and the unique experience of reading one chapter a day during the holiday season.
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Book Review: Discontent by Beatriz Serrano
Explore Discontent by Beatriz Serrano, an incisive novel about corporate burnout, millennial anxiety, and the pressure to succeed.
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Book Review: Tilt by Emma Pattee
A heart-pounding story of survival, Tilt by Emma Pattee follows a pregnant woman navigating the chaos of a massive Portland earthquake. Read my full review of this gripping, one-day thriller about courage, human connection, and life-changing choices.
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Book Review: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
A review of Culpability, a gripping family drama exploring AI ethics, secrets, and accountability in a world of autonomous cars, chatbots, and moral dilemmas.
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Book Review: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen is a magical, character-driven novel set on Mallow Island, where secrets, ghosts, and found family intertwine in an enchanting story of healing and hope.
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Book Review: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
A luminous novel about love, memory, and storytelling, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett explores a mother’s past romance during a summer stock production of Our Town, revealing bittersweet truths to her daughters during the quiet days of the Covid-19 pandemic.