Hurray! My list is here. Aren’t these covers gorgeous? And what’s inside is even better. Make sure to add these titles to your TBR lists. NOTE: For the titles I haven’t read or read and have not reviewed yet, there is a link to Amazon for more...
Best Books to Give for Father’s Day! It’s not too late! Head over to your nearest bookstore or order through the link provided to grab a book that dad will love. The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor...
Some of my Historical Fiction Faves – India and Asia City of Tranquil Light Snow Flower and The Secret Fan The Japanese Lover The Last Year of the War The Island of Sea Women White Chrysanthemum Unbound Love and Other Consolation...
Mother’s Day Picks 2019 Show your mom some love by giving her the gift of reading! Hope all the moms, mamas, mothers, mother in laws, step moms and stand-in moms enjoy a relaxing day with those you love and some extra time to read! For the...
Some of my Historical Fiction Faves – General The Rent Collector Life After Life Cutting for Stone Mudbound Sister of my Heart Beneath a Marble Sky Finding Dorothy Gateway to the Moon The Kitchen House The Samurai’s Garden...
2019 Spring Break Picks Another year brings with it debut fiction from fresh voices as well as new releases from beloved authors. I love putting out this first list of the year. It’s just a small sampling of the amazing books coming...
Review:The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar is another excellent example of creating a novel with richly layered characters while comparing Indian and American lifestyles. In this story, Remy returns to Bombay, which he has dubbed the museum of failures, as he sees his native country through the lens of his American life. He’s there to meet his friend’s niece with the hopes of adopting her baby, as he and his wife are unable to conceive. This innocuous trip turns into a much more complex time as Remy is hit with roadblocks time and time again.It’s the story about Remy and his mother that really got to me. He lived a life of never measuring up and feeling quite unloved by her. Through their time together in Bombay, he learns critical information that allows him to see her in a more thoughtful and understanding way. This time away has brought what’s left of his shattered family back together.His trip extends much longer than anticipated and he realizes the value of being home. His American wife Kathy seemed too good to be true, but I did like their relationship, born of trust and equality. Remy’s life as a poet was buried away, but through his visit in India, he realizes the importance of doing work you love, not just working for a higher paycheck.Overall, this was a satisfying read and one that fans of Umrigar will appreciate. Her last book, Honor, along with The Space Between Us, are my two favorites of hers. I haven’t met an Umrigar book I didn’t enjoy!@thrity_umrigar @algonquinbooks 📘: Do you dress up for Halloween? If yes, what's your costume of choice? If not, what's a scary book you've read? ... See MoreSee Less