Notes on Books & Life
After reading Jodi’s review of Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levitham over on Minnesota Reads, I requested the book from my library. I was far too curious not to. About the Book: Will Grayson, Will Grayson is told in alternating chapters by two teenage guys, both named, well, Will Grayson. Both …
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A few Fridays ago I introduced a miniseries featuring some of my favorite audiobooks. This week, I’ll be focusing on fiction. I’m so excited to share these picks with you! The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery (narrated by Barbara Rosenblat and Cassandra Morris) Of course, I must start with the audiobook that got …
I first read The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa a few years ago. I picked it up again because my book group selected it for their November read. About the Book: “We called him the Professor. And he called my son Root, because, he said, the flat top of his head reminded him …
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Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane is the latest novel featuring Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro, Lehane’s well-known pair of private investigators. It was released yesterday. About the Book: Patrick Kenzie is freelancing for a large Boston private investigation firm, hoping to land a full-time job and secure steady pay and health insurance for his family. …
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I first learned about The Report by Jessica Francis Kane during Book Blogger Appreciation Week, when Jen at Devourer of Books chose it as her forgotten treasure. Her urging persuaded me to request The Report from my local library. About the Book: “London, 1943: Tube stations across London have been converted into bomb shelters. Night …
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