The Year of the Wind feels like a good fit for readers who want something dependable
This sounds like a thoughtful historical fiction pick for readers who want a clear recommendation without a sales pitch.
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Creatures & Corridors Has More Summer Sadness in It Than I Expected
What surprised me here was the ache beneath the fantasy-horror setup. The book understands how fragile a summer can feel while you are still inside it.
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How to Be a Saint looks like the kind of book I would mention to a friend first
How to Be a Saint gives off the kind of book-club-ready energy I tend to trust.
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What makes We Did OK, Kid sound worth passing along
I can already see the kind of reader I would hand We Did OK, Kid to, which is usually a good sign.
Continue reading → The Year of the Wind looks like the kind of book I would mention to a friend first
The Year of the Wind gives off the kind of book-club-ready energy I tend to trust.
Continue reading →The Books I Reach for When July Feels Too Loud
Some parts of summer feel bright and generous. Other parts feel overfull. When the second version shows up, I reach for quieter books.
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Mixed Feelings feels like the kind of picture book that actually helps
Books about emotions work best for me when they are not trying too hard to sound therapeutic. Mixed Feelings sounds more human than that.
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The Roaring Ridleys looks like a children's book with proper personality
I like children's books that seem a little lively before I even open them. The Roaring Ridleys gives me that feeling.
Continue reading →Books That Feel Like a Warm Evening
Some books match a mood so perfectly they become the mood. These are the novels I reach for when the evening light goes gold and the world finally quiets down.
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Glory Be sounds like a warmhearted book with some backbone
I never mind a gracious book as long as it is not flimsy. Glory Be sounds like it has enough backbone to hold its charm up.
Continue reading →The Southern Gothic Revival
Southern gothic never really died. It just went underground for a while, like kudzu roots in winter. Now it's coming back with new voices and old ghosts.
Continue reading →A gentle recommendation for readers in a thoughtful mood
Some reading weeks call for velocity. Others call for a book that slows the room down a little and gives you space to listen.
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