Every Note Played by Lisa Genova Description: “An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. Every finger of his hands was a finely calibrated instrument, dancing across the keys and striking each note with exacting precision. That was… Read More Book Review: Every Note Played by Lisa Geonva
Everyone that knows me knows that I love all things Alice in Wonderland. I love the original story, the movies, clothes and retellings. I’m not quite sure what it is about Alice in Wonderland that I love so much. Maybe because it makes the impossible possible? Or because of all the zany characters? Or maybe… Read More Alice in Wonderland Retellings
“Surprise Me” by Sophie Kinsella Description: “After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other’s sentences. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68… Read More Book Review: Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella
“Everless” by Sara Holland Description: “In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries. No one resents the Gerlings more than Jules Ember. A… Read More Book Review: Everless by Sara Holland
“Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson Description: “Author Maureen Johnson weaves a tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a new series. Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make… Read More Book Review: Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
“Without Merit” by Colleen Hoover Description: “Not every mistake deserves a consequence. Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness. The Voss family is anything but normal. They live in a repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. The once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is married to the mother’s former nurse, the little… Read More Book Review: Without Merit by Colleen Hoover
“The Cruel Prince” by Holly Black Descrption: “Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever. And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look… Read More Book Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
“Still Me” by Jojo Moyes Description: “From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, a new book featuring her iconic heroine of Me Before You and After You, Louisa Clark Louisa Clark arrives in New York ready to start a new life, confident that she can embrace this new adventure and keep her relationship… Read More Book Review: Still Me by Jojo Moyes
“The Hazel Wood” by Melissa Albert Description: “Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice’s grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel… Read More Book Review: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
“Warcross” by Marie Lu Description: “For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage… Read More Book Review: Warcross by Marie Lu