Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans This might be pedestrian, but there is just something about rhyming that gets me every time. This classic children’s story is set in Paris, and the illustrations of France’s most iconic landmarks are top notch. Madeline is the bravest girl of them all when she falls ill. I always have to […]
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo “Sometimes the things we see do not make sense until many years have gone by. Sometimes it takes generations.” When I asked for short book recommendations, my underground book club suggested The Empress of Salt and Fortune. This book didn’t disappoint! I had no idea that this author
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The Turnout by Megan Abbott Dara and Marie are running their mother’s dance studio along with Charlie, Dara’s husband and former dance student. The three of them grew up together and have an incredible bond. But then Derek arrives, a contractor, working on the ballet studio. Will he upset the delicate balance of this family?
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse Elin Warner, a police detective on leave, is traveling to a new hotel to celebrate the engagement of her brother. However, things don’t go quite as planned, and Elin finds herself investigating a crime. What is going on at this hotel? Can Elin get answers to what happened to her
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Perfect for anyone who loves music or emotional intelligence! Before you do anything, open YouTube and type in “Dave Grohl Plays Nirvana NYC 2021.” This book speaks to me as a music lover. When I was in middle school, I had a choice: a radio
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Please don’t start a war but Lisa of Troy rates this 5 stars The Song of Achilles is a retelling of classic Greek mythology involving Patroclus and Achilles, specifically covering the battle of Troy. Earlier this week, I read some original Greek mythology, a play called Medea by
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Fitzgerald, you have ruined me. Fitzgerald can set a scene so perfectly, flawlessly. He paints a world of magic and introduces one of the greatest characters of all time, Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is the embodiment of hope, and no one can dissuade him from his dreams. Have you
