The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray – 352 pages ARC from Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for an honest review Book Blurb: In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts,...
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby – 336 pages Book Blurb: A Black father. A white father. Two murdered sons. A quest for vengeance.Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen years, with not so much as a speeding ticket in all that time. But a Black man with...
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian – 400 pages and Audio ARC from Doubleday and Netgalley for an honest review. Book Blurb: Boston, 1662. Mary Deerfield is twenty-four-years-old. Her skin is porcelain, her eyes delft blue, and in England she might have had...
Woodrow on the Bench by Jenna Blum
Woodrow on the Bench by Jenna Blum – 208 pages ARC provided by author for an honest review Book Blurb: “For anyone who’s ever loved an old dog.”Since she adopted him as a puppy fifteen years earlier, Jenna Blum and Woodrow have been inseparable. Known to many...
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer – 416 pages ARC provided from Mira for an honest review Book Blurb: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from...Shop on Amazon Here!
The 48 Laws of Power
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Wind and Truth: Book Five of the Stormlight Archive (The Stormlight Archive, 5)
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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. ![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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!![]()
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