cstucky2May 11, 20232 min"The Wager" | Reviewed by William WinklerIn 1740, the 28-gun man-of-war HMS Wager, one of a small flotilla of British naval vessels, departed Portsmouth harbor. Their mission was...
cstucky2May 9, 20233 min“Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives.." | Reviewed by Bill Schwab“Under the Skin” examines and explains the connection between United States history and the cumulative effects systemic racism has had on...
Neighborhood ReadsMay 5, 20231 minMaria's Pick: "The Measure" by Nikki ErlickWhat would happen if, suddenly, every adult on earth received information about exactly how long they would live? That is the premise of...
cstucky2May 4, 20232 min"The Last Tale of the Flower Bride" | Reviewed by Bea Jacquin“The Last Tale of the Flower Bride,” by Roshani Chokshi, opens with a tragedy. The tragedy stems from the main character, only ever...
cstucky2May 3, 20232 min"Lone Women" | Reviewed by Jennifer Johnson“Lone Women,” a novel by Victor LaValle, is set in 1915. Its protagonist is Adelaide Henry, who for the first time in her life is away...
cstucky2Apr 30, 20232 min"The Golden Doves" | Reviewed by Susan FergusonThe World War II historical novel “The Golden Doves,” by Martha Hall Kelly, grabs you from the beginning and keeps you engaged to the...