I chose this book because of the title, I loved it because of the story.

Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries and Just One More Page Before Lights Out by Shannon Reed

The Second Ending easily slid into my top ten favorite books of all time.

I usually know if I’m going to like a book by page twenty-five but this one gripped me in the first half of the first sentence!

Family drama, secrets, lost loved ones, and sisterhood are only a few of the many enticing themes of this debut novel by Laura Barrow.

Bossypants by Tina Fey

This story is a departure from the themes of the deep south, but it is not a deviation from amazing story telling.

If you are a fan of the show Never Have I Ever you will love Maame by Jessica George.

When I read that The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson was set in Philadelphia and D.C, cities close to my heart, in the time period of the 1950’s, a decade that fascinates me, I knew I’d be adding it to my list.

“To girls everywhere, I am with you.”

I think any book lover would relate to Cussy Mary’s desire to spread that love of reading through the Kentucky Hills but there is so much more to this story.

When Cheryl Strayed became “Dear Sugar” anonymously she gained a huge audience but she is nothing like your mother’s “Dear Abby.”

Congratulations to Viola Davis for winning the Grammy for Finding Me: A Memoir . This is not like any of the other memoirs I’ve read this month.

Regardless of your music preferences this story is one that will entertain, surprise and touch you.

“If you want to lift up humanity, empower women.”

An unreliable narrator investigating mysterious deaths.

As one of the most anticipated and discussed books so far in 2023, I believe it delivered exactly what it intended, truth, vulnerability, and exposure but I do have some unique thoughts about the writing….

Why is everyday journaling so important?

I love a good memoir.

What? There is Sexism in Silicon Valley?