Category: Book Recommendations
ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE By Anthony Doer
The story follows two protagonists on opposite sides of the conflict whose lives eventually collide in the walled city of Saint-Malo, France. The novel is told in short, fast-paced chapters that jump back and forth in time, building toward the moment their paths cross during the Allied bombing of Saint-Malo in 1944. It won the…
Devotions – The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
Devotions sits on my nightstand, and frequently I open it to a random page, and read. Devotions is more than just a book; it is a sanctuary. Mary Oliver has a rare gift for making poetry feel accessible and like a conversation with an old friend. Author: Mary Oliver Genre: Poetry Your Name: Rich Brief Synopsis:…
The Dutch House By Ann Patchett
This is an audio book read/performed by Tom Hanks, I could listen to Tom Hanks read the dictionary; wonderfully done! The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, published in 2019, is a sweeping multi-generational drama that was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Synopsis The novel follows Danny and Maeve Conroy, two siblings who…
DEMON COPPERHEAD By Barbara Kingsolver
Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, the story follows a boy born to a teenage single mother in a single-wide trailer. With nothing to his name but his late father’s good looks, copper-colored hair, and a sharp tongue, he navigates the modern perils of the American foster care system, crumbling schools, and the predatory…
Jellyfish Age Backwards By Nicklas Brendborg
Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature’s Secrets to Longevity by molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg I laughed while I learned a great deal, smiled a lot, and was left wanting more! Jellyfish Age Backwards is a fascinating exploration of the science of aging and the secrets to longevity hidden within the natural world. Brendborg takes the reader on…
