Come to Wild Houses for the nail-biting plot; stay for Colin Barrett’s gorgeous language: Here, tennis court nets are “as frayed as used dental floss” and a man has “a face on him like a vandalised church.”
Amor Towles’ latest, Table for Two, is a masterful, subtle collection of thoroughly entertaining stories.
A.H. Kim’s heartwarming reimagining of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is easily engaging in its own right: an innovative, fast-paced novel that retains the comforting and delightful feel of a classic.
A heartfelt tragedy with a bravura ending, The Bee Sting is a strikingly human and empathetic read.
Village Weavers is full of vibrancy, wistfulness and even playfulness, capably portraying the enduring tenacity of women in uncertain times.
In Anna Quindlen’s latest novel, After Annie, the novelist turns her masterful eye on a family’s life after loss.
Inspired by a true story, The American Queen celebrates a Black woman’s pursuit of freedom and a community’s undying courage.
The Foxhole Victory Tour is an eye-opening look at the experiences of brave USO performers who helped build troops’ morale and keep them connected to their lives back home during WWII.
At once a tender family portrait and a powerful exploration of Indian history, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Independence is a rewarding read.
Filled with delightful twists, The Irish Matchmaker is an immersive story about faith and finding love in unexpected places from author Jennifer Deibel.
In Mother Doll, Katya Apekina hits on something beautifully innate: Who are we if not the histories of our ancestors?
In Mrs. Gulliver, Valerie Martin offers us an idyll, perhaps even a comedy. All’s well that ends well. We hope.
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