No turkeys in these titles

Wreck -Catherine Newman.

So funny I had to cover my face on a plane because I was giggling so loudly. Relatable family and health issues, Newman writes with honesty, empathy, and humor. Truly enjoyable.

(I read another book by Newman and did not like it at all so this was a pleasant surprise.)

Workhorse- Caroline Palmer

The Devil Wears Prada meets The Talented Mr. Ripley. The author was the editor of vogue.com so her anecdotes are credible. The story is of an unsavory worker bee trying to climb the ladder by associating with a nepo-baby colleague. Swag, glamour, drugs, deception, perfect mix for a fun story. Would have benefitted from a stronger edit.

The Correspondent- Virginia Evans

This is a best-seller for good reason. Delightful, epistolary novel about a retired lawyer in her 70's finding a new perspective of the past and her future. There is substance to this book , not saccharine in the least.

The Glass Eel - J.J. Viertel

Gripping murder mystery in the setting of the fishing industry off the coast of Maine. Great read, strong characters, well-paced. Would be a hit movie.

When All the Men Wore Hats -Susan Cheever

For language lovers, Cheever fans,

and anyone who cares about writing, an intimate look at John Cheever's writing inspiration and his personal and professional life. I enjoyed this book and it includes some of his most highly- regarded stories.

A Wooded Shore - Thomas McGuane

A wonderful collection of short stories.

The Atlantic labeled McGuane "the last of his kind". Prolific and talented writer, outdoorsman, fly-fisherman.

These are meaty stories that are easy to read but pack a punch. Would be good for a book club looking for something different.

If you like Audible books, or need one for a long drive , these two very different non-fiction books are excellent to listen to -

The Uncool- Cameron Crowe. Fleshes out his experience as a teen journalist of rock music that was depicted in Almost Famous. He is an animated narrator!

The Zorg - Siddharth Kara. Excrutiating story of a slave ship captain in 1780 throwing over captured people to lighten his load then seeking insurance payment on the loss. The legal drama that ensued sparked the abolitionist movement in Britain and America. Dion Graham is a spectacualr narrator.