Madeline McKnight Signs Off (publication day November 3, 2027) is Evan Brooke’s debut novel, and I look forward to many more from her. Considering I have a high tolerance for stories involving grief and main characters with cancer, I was delighted by the story, but it may not be for people who can’t tolerate blackContinue reading “Madeline McKnight Signs Off”
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The Bird Hotel
The Bird Hotel (2023) is my first Joyce Maynard book, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that she has written a lot of books, and has been a regular columnist and reporter as well. The Bird Hotel follows Irene, starting with her unusual childhood as the daughter of an itinerant singer in the lateContinue reading “The Bird Hotel”
The Lion Women of Tehran
There were so many things to love about The Lion Women of Tehran (publication date July 2, 2024) by Marjan Kamali, including long-lasting female friendship, the historical setting in 1950s and 1960s Iran, and beautiful writing. I was immediately enthralled by the story of 7-year old Ellie (Elaheh), the only child of a widowed mother,Continue reading “The Lion Women of Tehran”
