There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Transgenerational saga weaves together three stories. The contemporary episodes were my least favorite, but that did not derail my thorough enjoyment of this book. Archeological, environmental and historical stewardship emphasized via enthralling storytelling. A
The Fertile Earth by Ruthvika Rao
A stunning debut novel. A compulsively readable tale of political, social, and cultural clashes and upheaval in India.
I would have edited a few pages. ( I missed my calling.)
A
Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa
Endearing and exquisitely written story of a young girl in Japan and her relationship with a cousin and family. A delightful read. A+
The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Lee and SJ Rozan
Set in 1924 London, this murder mystery reads like a Sherlock Holmes investigation. Atmospheric writing, great characters, historical context, and satisfyingly challenging plot. A
Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell
I have a weird fascination with Everest and this fast paced, insightful account of how climbing Everest has been transformed into an industry in the last 30 years is fascinating. Excellent as an Audible listen and would make the time in the car fly by. A
Hum by Helen Phillips. This got rave reviews, a tad more enthusiastic than I would have proffered, but it offers a cautionary tale about technology and our dependence on it. It will strike fear into the hearts of all mothers.
A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson. One of my go-to authors, he never fails to deliver. Always a fun mystery for reading or listening. Sometimes you need a break from the heavy stuff.
The Incorruptibles by Dan Slater. Yet another slice of history I knew nothing about. In the early 1900's, Eastern European Jews in the Lower Eastside of NYC started a mob network prostitution, shake-downs, etc. The German Jews of Uptown took matters into their own hands to squelch the nefarious gangs.
Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant by Stephanie Kiser. Not a tell-all, but definitely an eye-opening account of working for the hoi-polloi in NYC. Always curious to see how the uber-rich raise their children and how they treat those they employ. Not particularly well in either case, sometimes.
Middletide by Sarah Crouch. A debut novel set in a gloriously depicted Puget Sound community. A contemporary story of love, betrayal,loss, and vengence.
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