Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Forgiveness. Forgiveness of others but, more importantly, forgiveness of ourselves. That is what Reverend John Ames struggles with as...
The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
Have you ever read a debut novel by an author and saw in stunning clarity the respect and awards in that author's future? Chigozie...
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Considered the Gone Girl of 2015, The Girl on the Train is this year's "hot" book. And I fully understand why. The pace paired with the...
A Sudden Light by Garth Stein
I picked this book up after I learned that Garth Stein would be speaking at my alma mater, hosted by my very favorite local indie. Not...
My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh
A friend demanded I put down my current read (Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi) and pick up My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh. Because I'm...
Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi
Man... I wanted to love this book so hard. The cover (look at that cover!) and the description convinced me that I would love this book...
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides I was fully expecting to love this book. I fell in love with Eugenides' writing when I read...
Intepreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri This book. This.freaking.book. Lahiri accomplished the incredible feat of making me feel that...
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon This was my very first Chabon, but this has absolutely inspired me to take on The Amazing Adventures of...
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King If you've spent any time reading this blog, you know of my all-encompassing and neverending love for one...
