★★★☆☆ The Brennans are a close Irish Catholic family with lots of secrets. Oh, so many secrets. This family drama opens with the normally conscientious Sunday Brennan being hospitalized after driving under the influence and having a car accident. Her brother, Denny, fulfills his duty as her emergency contact and flies to L.A. to bring … Continue reading We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
★★★★★
This literary fiction novel tells the story of Stella and Desiree Vignes, twins who grew up in Mallard, a small community in Louisiana. At 16, the twins run away to New Orleans together from home - a decision that ultimately leads them to live separate lives.
Group by Christie Tate
★★☆☆☆
Everybody has a story and this book is Christie Tate’s story. The top-ranked law student in her class, Tate was as lonely and depressed as she was smart and successful.
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
3 out of 5 stars After hearing all of the hype about this bestseller that's been turned into a Netflix series, this novel was a bit of a disappointment for me. While it had funny moments and a few interesting observations about human nature, the storytelling style was a bit disjointed. It seemed to switch … Continue reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman