The Hero Next Door- Martha Raddatz This is a sobering and uplifting collection of tributes to military heroes. I urge you to read it, particularly if you have little awareness of the actual work of our armed forces. This is a non-partisan work. The Audible version is excellent and lends itself to on and off listening as in the car, on a walk , or around the house. A++ Read this! Lady Tremaine- Rachel Hochhauser A fascinating retelling of the story of Cinderella, from the step

Some have asked why I don't give grades to books anymore. If I highlight them, I definitely recommend them. Since I have never written a book, I am reluctant to criticize , but I would love to be an editor- so I will tell you some of the books I feel are not worthy of your time. This month has some great reads. How to Rule the World-Theo Baker. As a Stanford freshman, Baker joins the school paper and promptly uncovers scientific fraud in publications by the Dean. He also offe

A Far-Flung Life My favorite read this month. Multi-generational story of a family on a sheep station in Western Australia. The travails, tragedies, and triumphs told in spare and elegant prose. Don't miss this one. The Things We Never Say Artie Dam is no Olive Kitteridge, but he is a good person and a terrifically dedicated teacher. This is a satisfying read that you will enjoy. A Violent Masterpiece This is, indeed, a violent, at times, gruesome book. Harper is a Hollywood