Age of Vice - Deepti Kapoor
This book consumed me. I could not stop reading it. Such propulsive writing. Slows a tad in the second half, but a thrill ride of a crime family story.
A true-to-life debut novel depicting an Indian organized crime family.
8/10
Everybody Knows-Jordan Harper
Another compelling read. Dark picture of the culture of Hollywood and the shady dealings of publicists to cover up behavior that ranges from bad to criminal. Written by a Hollywood insider, this story is both abhorrent and shocking. But after the past few years of #metoo, catch and kill, Harvey W. and DJT, does anything truly shock us?
8/10
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone- Benjamin Stevenson
Knives Out goes to an Australian ski resort. In a blizzard. For a family reunion.
Funny, sharply written whodunnit.
Audible is for those who can pay attention, not for a casual listen.
A fun romp in spite of all the dead bodies.
7/10
Sam - Allegra Goodman
I will read anything Allegra Goodman writes. The Cookbook Collector is a huge favorite of mine. This book is a poignant look at Sam as she grows up in a challenging, but not desperate family in Massachusetts.
7/10
Margot- Wendell Steavenson
This is a darker version of Lessons In Chemistry. Margot is passionate about science at Radcliffe College in the 60's. She is navigating academics, social upheaval, and the sexual revolution.
A superb book for discussion, in large part due to the ending.
8/10
This Other Eden- Paul Harding
A novel based on an actual community on the coast of Maine. Perhaps the first integrated town in America.
The story is painful- it was the age of eugenics and widespread intolerance. But Harding's writing is lyrical and the Audible as narrated by the mellifluous Edoardo Ballerini is entrancing.
7/10
The Survivalists- Kashana Cauley. Did not wow me as it did some reviewers. (NYTBR) 6/10
Maame- Jessica George. Very good. British. Audible is flat. Read this one. 7/10
Non-Fiction
Rikers: An Oral History-Graham Rayman & Reuben Blau. Highly recommend! 9/10