The Stranger, by Albert Camus
December 12, 2022 I’m hesitant to write a review for a classic. It’s difficult to believe that I have something new to add to the already...
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The Obelisk Gate, by NK Jemisin
November 16, 2022 Having read a number of books this year that are written beautifully, it’s refreshing to read something ugly. N.K....
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by VE Schwab
October 17, 2022 Perhaps never have I been so enthralled by a book that I actually put it down because I don’t want it to be over. With...
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Radio Free Vermont, by Bill McKibben
September 11, 2022 It’s rare to find a book that uses narrative so bluntly to express a particular agenda and still remains compelling...
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The Empire's Ruin, by Brian Staveley
August 22, 2022 Brutal. Brian Staveley’s writing is not for the faint of heart, nor the weak of stomach. Where authors like George R. R....
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Orfeia, by Joanne M. Harris
August 6, 2022 One of the most challenging tasks when writing fiction is to take a familiar and oft-told story and create a new story out...
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Foundation, by Isaac Asimov
August 2, 2022 Isaac Asimov’s reputation as one of the greatest authors of science fiction in history seems to be well-deserved....
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Conversations with Friends, by Sally Rooney
June 13, 2022 Sally Rooney writes about modern life and modern love with a sense of wistful, repulsive detachment that simultaneously...
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
June 4, 2022 Sometimes, a book is exceedingly popular for a reason. Sometimes, the good press and algorithmic success are attached to...
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Words of Radiance, by Brandon Sanderson
May 23, 2022 It seems that to judge a sequel is one of the more difficult aspects of criticism. In Branden Sanderson’s follow-up to The...
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Birds of California, by Katie Cotugno
May 22, 2022 Before this book, I had never read a true romance novel before. It was my intention to suss out whether I actually didn’t...
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House of Hollow, by Krystal Sutherland
April 5, 2022 This book is tag-lined as a modern day fairy tale, and it lives up to that expectation. Krystal Sutherland successfully...
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The Fifth Season, by NK Jemisin
March 15, 2022 In a genre filled with expository eloquence, N.K. Jemisin does readers a favor – she feeds us very little. Sure, there are...
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The Grishaverse Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo
1. Shadow and Bone January 24, 2022 A true YA fantasy novel, this book is entertaining, if a bit unsurprising. The language is effective,...
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Skullsworn, by Brian Staveley
February 4, 2022 Brian Staveley returns us to his world of gods and violence in this side-bar prequel. As usual, Staveley has an uncanny...
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