Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
I enjoyed getting to know Keiko, the titular character of Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.
General Fiction
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is story about what is means to be African American, the problems of incarceration in the US, and a…
The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley
The Bedlam Stacks is the stunning second novel by Natasha Pulley, told from the perspective of ex-East India Company smuggler Merrick Tremayne.
His Bloody Project By Graeme Macrae Burnet
His Bloody Project By Graeme Macrae Burnet details a trio of gruesome murders, committed by 17 year old Roddy Mcrae in 1869.
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
The Mothers by Brit Bennett, is a touching coming-of-age story, about a small, black Christian community in their a small, Californian town.
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson tells the story of a changing city during the 60s & 70s, through the eyes of a young girl named…
The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Refugees, by Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, is a collection of 8 short stories, based on refugees from Vietnam and now living…
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout follows Lucy through 9 weeks of surgery recovery, an estranged mother reappearing & ample contemplation time.
Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout
Anything is Possible is the latest novel by Elizabeth Strout, which continues the story of Lucy Barton, and the stories of those who surround…
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks was inspired by the true story of Caleb Cheeshahteaumauk, a Wampanoag man who was the first Native American to graduate…
The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain
The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain looks at the relationships between sons & mothers, husbands & wives, men & their lovers, to see the happiness,…
The Heavenly Table by Donald Ray Pollack
The Heavenly Table by Donald Ray Pollack is a tragic, funny and vulgar story of three inept brothers, who go on the run after a…