Anita De Monte is an up-and-coming Latina artist in the book ANITA DE MONTE LAUGHS LAST by Xochitl Gonzalez, an up-and-coming Latina author. It is a story sadly based on the real life murder of a young artist by her artist husband in the 1980's. Anita dies at the start or the book and the reader is then given a trail to follow to understand why and how it unfolded. A second story is skillfully intertwined where years later a young Latina is instrumental in bringing Anita to life again. The book deals with questions of cultural identity, individual self worth, and artistic value among other themes. A touch of supernatural thrown in makes for an unusual and ultimately satisfying read.

I'm mixed on this book. There was a lot of twists and turns, which is usually good, but many were unnecessary. Guy kills his wife or did he? A million suspects. There were also too many red herrings, so much so, that it was obvious there were just that. The reveal was underwhelming and a bit cliché. The lies, revealed with more lies, made the truth seem insignificant. No real characters too root for, and unsatisfying ending.

Excellent piece of writing. Ingenious. More has a wonderful sense of humor, and is clearly able to reflect on himself and his own society.

Usually Reese’s book club picks are great and this book did not disappoint. AJ and Noah meet when Noah comes to live with his aunt when his mother is diagnosed with Huntington Disease. As AJ and Noah get to know each other a special bond is formed between them first as friends and then as true loves. When Noah finds out that genetically he will also have the same disease that ravaged his mother, he does everything in his power to stay away from AJ so that she can have a better life without him. Can they stay apart or is the love they have strong enough to withstand a full relationship. Read and find out.

This novel is based on an interesting piece of New York City history that I knew nothing about. It's 1915 and citizens of NYC are under constant threat of arrest due to the Comstock Act. It might not be every citizen in danger, but one never knows when those that uphold the law will deem that you are in violation. Of course, I had to do a deeper dive and discovered this is a zombie law -- still on the books, but not acted upon. In the state of our country now, I wonder if someone will decide to take it off the inactive list and decide to enforce it. Have I peaked your curiosity and are you now going to look up what the Comstock Act is?

Elsie is 81 and lives in a quiet neighbourhood. She has a past that’s hidden from her curious neighbors. For fifty years she hid her childhood trauma. Now it’s time to tell her story. A little bit of everything

Amazing book that speaks to women to take back their rights from the men in their lives. To speak up for themselves even when they die… the audio book was wonderfully done. Highly recommend ????

I enjoyed this suspense/romance novel by one of my favorite authors. The protagonist, Arden, is an aspiring novelist at the beginning of her career. She attracts the attention of a fan who turns out to be a stalker. Moving to a small town in Oregon, Arden begins a new life with family and new friends. But in the background her stalker is there. When will he strike again?

I wanted to like this book but the multiple POVs made the timeline very messy. Also all the twists I guessed so I was left very underwhelmed

A wonderful read if you like art history.this book is for art lovers and those who want to learn more the time of the art’s creation, through the eyes of a child