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This American woman
by Zarna Garg
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Some funny parts! Interesting how she uses her life experiences as fodder for jokes

Maureen
by Rachel Joyce
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Although this book stands alone, it is a moving finale to the author's trilogy that begins with The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Maureen's husband. The book is interesting in how she is different from her husband, but relearns to love him, now in their later years, and struggles to deal with the suicide of their only son 30 years ago. I really enjoyed the author's style and may still read the other books out of order!!!

Other Words for Home
by Jasmine Wargas
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4.5* sweet story, told in verse, of Jude, a Syrian girl who moved to the U.S. as tensions heated up in Syria.Jude and her mom leave behind a dad/husband and a brother/son. The brother had left home to fight for a safe, better life. Jude and her mom worry about those in Syria while starting to fit into their new life in IL with mom's brother and family. Jude is exposed to prejudice while also navigating middle school and budding friendships.

Small Things Like These
by Claire Keegan
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This is a book that 1) Uses just the right number of words to say what it needs to, 2) Can tell a beautiful story set in the harshness of a poor community in Ireland, and 3) Can beautifully contrast the very best and very worst of human behavior. In short, this is an amazing book, and I will be reading more by this author.

One Golden Summer
by Carley Fortune
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I enjoyed this book it’s a quick read. Slow burn romance. I can’t wait to see how the series compares.

The Calamity Club
by Kathryn Stockett
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I vary rarely write reviews, so it's uncharacteristic for me to attempt one now. But, away I go. I absolutely loved The Calamity Club. Ms. Stockett does an excellent job of transporting this reader smack dab into the lives of southern women during the Great Depression in Mississippi. These southern women--and one astutely bright young girl--must be resourceful during a time where their men, including fathers, have passed, or shirked their parental duties, or left them bereft of financial opportunities to be able to survive and thrive. It's a must read tale of resilience, survival, hope, and love. And the power of women to overcome odds stacked against them.

The Wrong Mr. Right
by Stephaine Archer
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A friends-to-lovers story. It follows a shy girl as she steps outside her comfort zone and begins embracing life in fun and unexpected ways. She asks for support from a caring guy who encourages her to grow, and their friendship slowly blossoms into a heartfelt romance. If you like slow burn chemistry, and a feel-good love story, this book is for you.

Circe
by Madeline Miller
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I loved this book! The story touches on or at least mentions many of the gods and other recognizable figures from Greek mythology and really helped me understand how they connected. The story begins with Circe’s birth and life in the city with her family but then spends much time and attention on the island of Aeaea where she comes to terms with some old demons and charts the course for her future. If you like mythology, you will love this story.

When Caesar was king
by David margolick
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It's amazing to me how someone went from the top comedian to off the air a decade later. Overall, well written.

The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway
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While it is possible that I read this book when I was in school, I don’t remember any of it, and I certainly would not have appreciated it the way I do now. I did this as an audio book and the reader did such an amazing job of not only bringing the old man to life but of using his voice to make you feel like you were right there. I highly recommend this book, specifically as an audio book. It will be more than just a read; it will be an experience.
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