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A Good Marriage

So, I just finished reading A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight and, oh my goodness, is this a convoluted plot or what. I had really high hopes for this book since it seems to have some really solid reviews and even got picked up to be adapted into a movie. Sadly, it was a bit …

One of Us is Next

One of Us is Next (Book #2) by Karen McManus is a sequel to her 2017 young adult mystery-thriller novel, One of Us is Lying (Book #1). I had a fun time reading One of Us is Lying last year, so I knew I’d be picking up the follow-up when I had a chance. I’m …

Hamnet

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell (or, Hamnet and Judith in some markets) is one of books in recent memory that I’ve been genuinely really excited to read. After reading Bill Bryson’s wonderful (non-fiction) biography of Shakespeare, I’ve been interested in reading more historical fiction about the famous Bard, but haven’t found much to catch my eye. …

All Adults Here

I knew Emma Straub’s All Adults Here would likely be a fun, light read so it was an obvious choice to take to lake-side park for a picnic on the weekend. I didn’t end up feeling very strongly about it, but it was a pleasant enough read for the day if you read it uncritically. …

Such a Fun Age

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid came out in late 2019 with some pretty solid buzz, but some mixed reviews. I’ve seen people who loved it, but others have had really lukewarm reactions. So, I was curious to see for myself, but it’s been low on my list of priorities. However, I came across …