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When We Flew Away: A Novel Of Anne Frank Before The Diary
by Alice Hoffman
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If I had not recently read Anne Frank's diary and visited the exhibition I would not have read When We Flew Away. It is difficult reading a book that is part fiction based on fact when you know the ending unless the story is compelling. When We Flew Away was not that compelling.
Wild Dark Shore
by Charlotte McConaghy
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Wild Dark Shore is a climate fiction novel that intertwines the themes of climate change with personal and emotional journeys. It is a very “heavy” novel with both environmental issues, and emotional issues. Lots of triggers in this one. It is set on remote completely isolated frozen, Shearwater Island. The Island was set up, with labs and homes, (in addition to the lighthouse that serves as home to the Salt family) to save seeds so that in case of a catastrophe they can be planted to provide food to the world. The Island is being overtaken by the ocean, the facility is decaying and no longer viable. The scientists have all left. Only the Salt family, dad and three children remain on the Island to pack these seeds to relocate them. The story explores the dynamics of the family left on the Island and Rowan, a mysterious woman who washes up on the shores. The novel explores ethical actions in the face of climate change. It also explores themes of life, death, grief, love, suicide, sacrifice and mental illness. Wild Dark Shore examines the interconnectedness of life and death, hoping, I think, to encourage readers to consider the moral responsibilities humans have towards the environment and each other.
Paranoia
by James Patterson
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Another chapter in the Michael Bennett character series, this book does not disappoint. Blending the usual police thriller with Bennet's unique family situation, Patterson once again delivers a page-turner that is difficult to put down. A rash of retired police officer suicides may not be what they seem and the investigation intersects with another examining a string of deaths of drug dealers from various gangs. There are numerous twists and turns as Patterson and co-author James Born deliver another strong piece of the series.
After Happily Ever
by Jennifer Safrey
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Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty in this book are called Neve, Della and Bry. They are in midlife and married to the Charming brothers, who are not always so charming. The premise is cute and overall I enjoyed the book, but something stopped me from really loving it.
Mcatlas
by GARY. HE
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While less of a novel and more of a reference book, it was still a lot of fun. There was incredible photography and amazing stories of seeing the world through the lens of the Golden Arches. It made me want to go out and travel more. It also made me want some fries and Mcnuggets. A great book for anyone who loves food, travel, and grew up on Happy Meals.
The Uncharted Flight Of Olivia West
by Sara Ackerman
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Very interesting story around a true event about a flying race across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii.
The Guncle
by Steven Rowley
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this is a sad as well as a heart warming story. children losing a parent at such and young age and while they are grieving the other parent needs to go to rehab. the children manage to get through the summer with the help of there uncle. the children also help the uncle who is still grieving the loss of his partner 4 years later. by the end of the summer Patrick is ready and get back to living I cried at the end of the book
The Wedding People
by Alison Espach
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This book sat on my shelf for too long but Phoebe and the Wedding People will stay with me even longer. This quickly has become my favorite book of the year. It centers around Phoebe and how for one weekend she decides to splurge one last time on herself at a ritzy hotel in Rhode Island. She has hit rock bottom and to her, her life is over but then she meets the bride and the rest of the Wedding People. Pros: Espach did an excellent job of weaving an intricate story of tough subjects with humor. The characters were all likeable and relatable. I also thought that the book flowed nicely. There were also multiple moments in the novel where I laughed out loud. Cons: It was a little slow in the beginning but very quickly you become invested in the story.
Joyride
by Ellen Meister
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This is the fourth novel by Ellen Meister that I have read and I enjoyed it very much! Joybird Martin, our protagonist, is an optimistic, idealistic 31 year old woman who tries to see the best in everyone and brighten everyone's day. She drives an UBER but would like to be a life coach. One day she drives Devon, a Wall St. equity analyst, who gives her the idea to become a mobile life coach, naming her Honda and business :Joyride. We also meet her dad, Sid Marcus, who loses his job as a TV comedy writer and is now living with Joybird. She has to negotiate her relationship with both her dad and Devon, who she resists but to whom she is attracted.
The Lying Game
by Ruth Ware
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The lies of four teenagers 15 years ago haunts them, and must be revisited as a body is found.
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