I read this book in one sweeping motion. Florin’s writing is clean and precise but paints a wildly detailed image of the characters and all their flaws. It was a perfect balance of heartbreaking while still being a joy to read. -Emily (Manager)
Stephanie Clifford fills out the singular story of one woman’s hard rise to country music stardom with the history of country music and the evolution of American culture. Water Lil is a character you won’t soon forget. This well researched novel is also a love letter to country music and the American West. If you’ve spent time with either, this novel will be hell bent on tugging at your heartstrings. -Allison (Staff)
A page-turner from a master stylist.
Crammed with drama and striking characters. Loved it.
“People with different ideas from one’s own were not the enemy; they were simply people with different ideas. Hearing them out carried, he supposed, some small potential for having one’s mind changed, but it was far more likely to strengthen the opinion you already had, so why all the fear?”
George (Co-founder)
Joan is ok! Her family and friends think she should make more effort to be connected in the world, BUT she is content as she is. Witty, insightful you too will root for Joan and her own place in the world. – Anna (Volunteer)
This sci-fi reimagining of the Greek tragedy Antigone is a great read! Profoundly moving, at times heartbreaking but hopeful in the end. I didn’t want it to end and was left wondering what next?! – Gina (Staff)
This book explores the passions, vulnerabilities, sensuality, and raw emotions of four generations of black women who want – and desperately need – to be so much more than “good” church women all their lives. It’s raw and very relatable to a former church girl like me. – Lori (Staff)
In this case, you can judge a book by it’s cover. It’s the whole package: good writing, strong plotting and relatable characters. Twisty, fun and moving. “She said that you had to love the sea more than you feared it. You had to love the swimming so much that you would do anything to keep on going.” His mother looked out the car window. “Just like life, you know?”
Robin (Staff)
Cushla Lavery’s affair with a married man and motherly relationship with her young student Davey will have disastrous results for all three families. The divide of Catholic and Protestant beliefs in Northern Ireland in the 70’s comes to everyday life with Kennedy’s well drawn characters. If you love Derry Girls read this! P.S. You’ll want to smoke a cig!
Allison (Staff)
This stunning novel is about family secrets and how they can dominate your life – But there’s so much more. It left me thinking about life and loss and what matters. It is wise and hopeful and a fabulous read. I couldn’t put it down.
Judy B (Staff)
This is a fun, feminist exploration of alcohol’s production and consumption throughout the ages. From Alewives to Japanese sake brewers, from African sorghum beer to bootlegged rum, “Girly Drinks” perfectly captures how women have impacted drinking culture and society as a whole. Curl up with your favorite beverage of choice and dive in!
Rio (Staff)
