3.6 out of 4 stars. A much more serious, mature, and depressing spin on the television show, “Friends”. In this novel, “Why We Came to the City” Jansma introduces us…
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“Orphan Train” – Christina Baker Kline
3.8 out of 4 stars. A part of American history that I wish never occurred. A historic fictional piece based in the early 1900s when orphans used to be hauled across country…
“My Life in France” – Julia Child
3.8 out of 4 stars. “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook – try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have…
“Modern Lovers” – Emma Straub
3.5 out of 4 stars. A light read that will be great for the summertime. Imagine staying friends well into your 40s with the people you were in a college…
“Being Mortal” – Atul Gawande
3.7 out of 4 stars. “Courage is the strength in the face of knowledge of what is to be feared or hoped. Wisdom is prudent strength”. This quote above took…
“Just Mercy” – Bryan Stevenson
3.8 out of 4 stars. I became infatuated with wrongfully accused crimes after watching the Netflix series regarding the Steven Avery case called “Making a Murderer”. How unjust it was…
“Rescue Road” – Peter Zheutlin
3.8 out of 4 stars. If you are on the hunt for an excellent book about dogs than look no further. There are so many people who are bad dog…
“The Nest” – Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
3.6 out of 4 stars. An unexpected poignant book that you WILL finish in one or two sittings. This book reminded me of Jonathan Tropper’s “This Is Where I Leave…
“Presence” – Amy Cuddy
3.2 out of 4 stars. I don’t say this a lot but maybe better to check out the media version over the book for Amy Cuddy’s subject matter of presence.…
“Mademoiselle Chanel” – C.W. Gortner
3.7 out of 4 stars. Although one of the items that Chanel is famous for is her quilted bag which is on the softer side, her personality is the exact…