* INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER *
Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Book of the Year in Fiction
A brilliant work of literary fiction written with stunning details- exquisite prose illustrating just how complicated families can be as well as long term friendships- especially among women- read this- so good!
A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020
A Best Book of the Season: BuzzFeed * Bustle * San Francisco Chronicle
A Best Book of the Year: NPR's Book Concierge * Washington Independent Review of Books
“A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! AS HEARD ON NPR MORNING EDITION AND ON BEING WITH KRISTA TIPPETT
In The Summer Book Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer—its sunlight and storms—into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia’s grandmother, nearing the end of hers, as they spend the summer on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland.
A New York Times Notable Book of 2020
Longlisted for the National Book Award
Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General Nonfiction
A Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award
A multi-generational family in a small town- full of wonderful characters who could be your family in real life.
When raising kids, we are simply doing our best everyday- love this!
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK
"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."--Reese Witherspoon
The first novel in ten years from the author of the beloved New York Times bestseller The Particular Sadness Of Lemon Cake, a luminous, poignant tale of a mother, a daughter, mental illness, and the fluctuating barrier between the mind and the world
The International Bestseller
A New York Times Editors’ Choice SelectionA Winner of the 2020 Lannan Literary Awards Fellowship
A Best Book of 2020: NPR's Book Concierge * PopMatters * Washington Independent Review of Books * Real Simple * The Buzz Magazine * NB Magazine
One of NPR's Best Books of the Year
From the author of Nothing to Declare, a moving travel narrative examining healing, redemption, and what it means to be a solo woman on the road.
A Bit like Maggie in Tadeos’ Three Women-Told by a 15 year old girl seduced by her 42 year old English teacher- Later, does she speak up or remain silent amid more accutions? Mesmerizing!
Which one are you? A woman with no memory who could be one of these or all four? Very interesting read- some science, drama, and the strength of women.
A murder at Harvard of a young woman in 1969 comes to light in this book- will it be solved? Captivating, historical and a tale close to true crime.
Armando is a lovely writer- here on a tough subject!- Nazi Germany and the sacrifies people made to survive. Very well done- a little history of Cuba, today. And WWII- do read!
Centers on several generations of women in a bucolic setting in the south- lush, pietic, alone can conquer- I loved this gem.
Originally written in 1988, this is a classic tale of a widow and her children in a 25 ft boat throughout the blades of British Columbia- Full of adventure and respect for the land and water.
Her final book. Colwin understands marriage, family, mothers and NYC- just a read you’ll want over and over.
This story takes place on the Rosebud Indian reservation where a heroin crime fiction - a fast paced thriller that is so good!
I love the language. I laughed out loud. I can see this book becoming a book club pick. A simple gem of a novel where nothing bad happens- we need more of those. Set in Sydney, Australia in 1950s.
A comparison to Dr Zhivago to Einstein is perfect. History rewritten book on relativity, war, hatred and weight of assumptions and great lore.
Ripped right through this in one weekend. Creepy human figures made of chestnuts appear at murder scenes- what else? Great!
This memoir, set in the drug riddled 1970s kind of slams you in the face without doing damage; instead it brings one an immersive satisfaction of a really good story. Read it!
Compared to Elena Ferraate, thin in a wonderful world of father and sons act against the italian alps- loved it.
I went to college with Heather. She now lives in Asinee, Alaska and writes obituary columns for the local paper. In these, she always tried to “find the good” in someone. You can too!
This novel stole my heart. Narrated by a crow, it’s laugh out loud, sign for the dead, a sort of apocalyptic Journey through Seattle set against human extinction. Sands weird but it’s so good! And refreshing. You’ll love S.T. and Dennis, the dog.
A Debut thriller- not too dark, psychological suspense so well done! Great to camp in front of the fire and read.
Raw, visceral and very smart by the author of A Million Little Pieces - try it and stick with it.
Another favorite author of everyone here and Davoy. Sprinkled with recipes, this memoir will walk you through Ann’s life. Anone tomato pie. Risi bisi and much more.
If you have ever had someone clean your house this book will change your life .You will look at them differently and treat them differently after reading this book. “You don’t have to ask permission, you just have to give notice.”
As in The Mare, this novel is not only about a horse, but a family who is threatened by her love for a horse- well written, great characters , definitely worth the read.
An incredible raw and original work of personal essays! Painful necessary useful and no hold barred this collection will speak to all.
The original story behind Nabokov’s Lolita- fantastic!
Winter is a perfect time to clean out and organize your house - lots of brilliant simple ideas here! Check the pot lid storage.
An epic novel about family horse racing and race set in the fields of Kentucky. A history lesson set within a novel- an incredible read!
A wonderful tramlogue of Alaska- if you have’t been and want to go, or follow a historical voyage- here it is. Very fun!
Another stunning memoir from a favorite writer. Writing about her father freeing mortality from many sides, Fuller is just the best. It’s sad at the end but always gives one hope.
Imagination! A brilliant collection that exercises the mind and shows you imagination so broad and deep that it is stunning.
A right gem of a read. Many different people connected through various ways delineated by our pont acronyms - read in one sitting but long to be remembered.
Imagine only being allowed to speak 100 words a day if you are a woman- thats 16 already- terrifying + smart.
A timely manifesto on women and power (or powerless) “pablic speech is no longer the preserve of maleneess” - a timely read!
So good! Wonderful thriller.
The last sentence of this amazing novel will slay you. Hamnet was Shakespear’s only son and died young. A novel full of grief, a marriage of love and distance and egos - this is the best!
A delightful collection of essays from the author of H is for Hawk! I - nature writing, a little scientific - all beautifully readv by the author.
Raped at a prestigious New England school, Crawford eventually speaks out in this honest memoir. Covered up by privilege, Crawford fnds her validation in this incredible memoir.
A laugh out loud novel set in ritzy Palm Beach - full of grand dames, wild loose Burnese pythons and secret service codenames for the president and first lady- Hilariously fun!
Fascinating travel writing exploring the Mackenzie River in Canada - retracing the steps of far trades. It’s great.
Fantastic memoir by Momofuko chef- tale telling, good food writing and so much more to learn about this amazing foodie - enjoy!
Loved this story of “Les Lapins”. Well written and amazing story of rescuing young women from Nazi Germany - The Ferriday House with Lilacs is in NWCT!
What is family happiness? Colwin walks us through a family torn apart by the wife’s affair and throws on the question- what is family happiness or what you once believed it was- Colwin is the best!
If you are a fan of Lisa See you will love this twin novel. Set in Kyoto, a young girl is dropped off at her royal grandmothers with no history that she knows- heartbreaking and raw story at a family dynasty, secrets and struggles.
Hilarious, laugh out loud story of a wedding, secret trysts, Italy, champagne and so much money it’s ridiculous- just a joy to read to take you to another world!
What would you do if you got stuck in Shi shalet and there was an avalanche and you were trapped? And there is only one place at the top of the ladder? One by One will show you what happens- quite the tension thriller.
A selection of brilliant short stories from the author of THE GIRLS- raw in their honesty, vivid in detail, Daddy is definitely worth a read- even ne story at a time.
Christie’s sentences are like butter melting off your tongue, packed with descriptive details that pull you right onto the pace. What are families other than fiction? “Like stories, families are not born, they give incented, pieces together from love and lies- spectacular novel!
A brilliant work of literary fiction written with stunning details- exquisite prose illustrating just how complicated families can be as well as long term friendships- especially among women- read this- so good!
A gift to me years ago- a classic backlist title- a letter from an Italian grandmother to her granddaughter- Follow your heart.
Love this book! True story of a woman of amazing resilience and strength ahrig the 1964 Alaska earthquake- Vivid scenes, true humanity and kindness- really well told story of humanity.
Connecticut College Presidents read mysterious murder of the Bsage Indians. Herbert Hoover and the FBI- full of intrigue and secrets- great read.
A gift from long ago- a perfect present for a friend who needs some dainty. You will relate to this!
I laughed, I sighed, envied and found delight in Signer’s memoir at living in the ethereal light of her mother, Alice Waters. You will finish this book feeling a bit like you know them and wish you were at their table.
The story of how the Barnes museum in Philadelphia was created. Fabulously told and the museum is a gem as is this novel.
An epic read set in Bombay terrifying and one of the most gripping tales of redemption and fantastic!
A fresh air child goes to a compound without children and falls in love with the wildest horse at a local barn- lone, challenge, tenacity- so good!
A very important novel centered on the origins of the slave trade told through the eyes of different generations. Incredible read and award winning prose.
An investigator, old secrets, Fisher Island grande families- a perfect summer read by an amazing talented author.
From our favorite local author, this novel is a perfect summer read- it will touch your heart- love it
Angie Kim’s novel his a place in my heart. THis is the perfect gift for parents with an autistic child, to know they are not alone. It’s a bit of a thriller as well, but one where you can also find comfort.
Pachinko is basically a pinball gambling game that helped Koreans survive under Japanese rule- A family saga of Korean family - I loved this.
A quirky family- multi-generational story in a small town- fall of wonderful characters who could be your family in real life. Raising kids we are simply doing our best everyday- love this!