Mesmerizing and complex, “The Land in Winter,” by Andrew Miller, is an atmospheric British novel set in a village near Bristol in the 1960s. A record-breaking snowstorm mirrors the disquiet and turmoil its main characters face. The novel paints pictures with words, the English countryside, and the cities of Bristol and London coming to life on its pages, the sacrifices of World War II an undertone pervasive in the narrative. Two young Brit couples from vastly different backg

Sometimes a new book awakens our interest in an author’s earlier works, especially when the characters remain the same. This happened to me with the recently published novel, “Wreck,” by Catherine Newman. The newbie’s protagonist, middle-aged Rocky, narrates “Wreck” and also is the voice of Newman’s previous, companion novel “Sandwich” (2024) now available in paperback. I remain surprised that “Sandwich” slipped past me. I nearly missed the chance to get to know Rocky, a dow

Desperation drives the characters in the immersive novel, “The Guardian and the Thief,” by Megha Majumdar, a thought-providing page-turner nominated for the National Book Award. Majumdar makes story telling look easy in her beautifully written book, a must-read that raises questions about moral ethics, leaving readers asking, “does the end justify the means?” At the onset we quickly understand what drives Ma, the protagonist, to steal food from the shelter she manages in Kol

Jen Hatmaker’s new memoir is hard-hitting and cuts to the bone. The popular author and podcaster writes frankly and passionately in her...

Readers are in for a treat with “Buckeye,” by Patrick Ryan. This big, sprawling, immersive novel has 452-pages that captivate from the...

Faith is taken with David, a man she’s been living with. They met at a benefit in New York City and their romance heated up fast. It soon...

Immersive, poignant, inspiring and informative, “The Boys in the Light” is creative non-fiction at its best, a heartfelt story by Nina...

How about a perilous sea voyage to spice up the dog days of summer? If you’re looking for a survival story to keep you on the edge of...

Surviving in a cult, and the lasting damage to the psyche that results from mind games, torture, and sexual abuse affect the main...

Searing and gritty, “King of Ashes” by S. A. Cosby, ropes readers in with a runaway plot about a family who owns and operates a...

Given a choice would you want relief from the pain of losing a loved one? Would you crave freedom from emotional pain even if it might...

When “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” by Shelby Van Pelt, was released in 2022 I passed it by. Though the book had great reviews and...

Two women band together to find their sisters in “The Missing Half” a well written who-dun-it by Ashley Flowers with strong believable...

Scoot over Ove—allow me to introduce a new literary curmudgeon that just might usurp you in popularity. Meet PJ Halliday from Pondville,...

The anguish of alcoholism permeates “The Bright Years,” a strong, realistic debut for author Sarah Damoff. Using characters certain to...

Here’s an endorsement. Though I’m not a fan of mysteries, I was gobsmacked by the first book in a who-dun-it series featuring a...

Lindsey, a red-haired American girl who works in the bustling city of Shanghai is out late when tragedy strikes. A driver high on rice...

I became a Chris Bohjalian fan in 2003 with the publication of “The Buffalo Soldier.” Since then, this talented writer has churned out...

Using rich, engaging characters, Laura Anthony immediately draws us into “The Women on Platform Two,” a novel that enlightens and...

Irish author Roiani O’Donnell tackles the complex issues women face escaping their abusive husbands in the searing must-read, “Nesting: A...