Adolescence is awkward at the best of times and painfully cruel at the worst. Death, even when expected, can be crushing and life changing (often at the same time). Intersecting the two can be heartbreaking. This is where you’ll find Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. In 1987, fourteen year old JuneContinue reading “Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt”
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The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
There is perhaps no one more talented than Kate Morton at weaving multigenerational, modern day families with their historical ancestors. With The Secret Keeper, this talent is continually refined. The family’s past and present is intricately woven in Morton’s trademark neo-gothic style and will keep you reading as the layers are slowly peeled away. DuringContinue reading “The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton”
Three A.M. by Steven John
From Goodreads: “Fifteen years of sunless gray. Fifteen years of mist. So thick the streets fade off into nothing. So thick the past is hazy at best. The line between right and wrong has long been blurred, especially for Thomas Vale. Long gone are the days when new beginnings seemed possible—when he was a newContinue reading “Three A.M. by Steven John”
Something Red by Douglas Nicholas
From Goodreads: “From debut author Douglas Nicholas comes a haunting story of love, murder, and sorcery. During the thirteenth century in northwest England, in one of the coldest winters in living memory, a formidable yet charming Irish healer, Molly, and the troupe she leads are driving their three wagons, hoping to cross the Pennine MountainsContinue reading “Something Red by Douglas Nicholas”
Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead
From Goodreads: “Winn Van Meter is heading for his family’s retreat on the pristine New England island of Waskeke. Normally a haven of calm, for the next three days this sanctuary will be overrun by tipsy revelers as Winn prepares for the marriage of his daughter Daphne to the affable young scion Greyson Duff. Winn’sContinue reading “Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead”
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
The Creeds move from Chicago to rural Maine, their new life appears to be absolutely idyllic, perhaps even too good to be true. They have it all: physician husband, beautiful and loving wife, engaging daughter and adorable son (right down to the pet cat). Their neighbor is friendly and they have a great yard forContinue reading “Pet Sematary by Stephen King”
Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander
Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander is a modern novel with a dark subject matter. Solomon Kugel, desiring to start anew with his wife and son, moves to the famous for absolutely nothing town of Stockton, New York. Of course, this fresh start does not go according to plan. His dying mother is still, well,Continue reading “Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander”
Penelope by Rebecca Harrington
From Goodreads: When Penelope O’Shaunessy steps into Harvard Yard for the first time she has lots of advice from her mother. “Don’t be too enthusiastic, don’t talk to people who seem to be getting annoyed, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing Tetris on your phone at parties.” Penelope needs this advice. She is the kind ofContinue reading “Penelope by Rebecca Harrington”
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks
From Goodreads: “Budo is Max’s imaginary friend. But though only Max can see him, he is real. He and the other imaginary friends watch over their children until the day comes that the child stops imagining them. And then they’re gone. Budo has lasted a lot longer than most imaginary friends – four years – because MaxContinue reading “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks”
Say Nice Things about Detroit by Scott Lasser
David Halpert, former Detroit resident, is living in Denver trying to survive the aftermath of his son’s death and subsequent divorce. When his father calls and asks him to move home to Detroit to help care for his ailing mother, David is initially hesitant but interested. Once home, David learns that his former girlfriend NatalieContinue reading “Say Nice Things about Detroit by Scott Lasser”
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