Honest & From the Heart
No spoilers. No fluff. Just honest thoughts from a reader who loves books and wants to help you find your next great one.
by Matt Haig
A truly moving exploration of regret, possibility, and what makes a life worth living. Nora Seed finds herself in a library between life and death, able to try out all the lives she could have lived. Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, this is the kind of book you press into people's hands.
by Shelby Van Pelt
I did not expect to fall in love with an octopus, and yet here we are. Tova Sullivan and the brilliant, observant octopus Marcellus make an unforgettable pair. This is a mystery wrapped in a story about loneliness, connection, and the surprising ways we find what we've lost.
by TJ Klune
Warm, whimsical, and deeply comforting — this is the literary equivalent of a hug. A caseworker assigned to oversee magical children at a mysterious orphanage discovers that love can be found in the most unexpected places. This book is pure joy from beginning to end.
by Bonnie Garmus
Elizabeth Zott became one of my favorite fictional women of all time. A chemist in the 1960s who ends up hosting a cooking show — and inadvertently running a revolution. Sharp, funny, and quietly furious, this book had me laughing and crying in equal measure.
by Steven Rowley
Funny, tender, and surprisingly moving. Patrick, a formerly famous actor and confirmed bachelor, unexpectedly becomes the temporary guardian of his niece and nephew after a family tragedy. The humor is sharp and the heart is enormous.
I'm always looking for my next great read. If you have a book that you think I absolutely must read, send it my way!
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