The Blurb: Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life abourd their family's Mississippi River shanty boat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge - until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and … Continue reading Book Review: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

The Blurb: The only child of a single mother, Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and a cat named Phil. If she sometimes suspects there might be more to life than reading, she just shrugs and picks up a new … Continue reading Book Review: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

The Blurb: Nestled in the Hudson Valley is a sumptuous retreat boasting every amenity: organic meals, private fitness trainers, daily massages—and all of it for free. In fact, you get paid big money—more than you've ever dreamed of—to spend a few seasons in this luxurious locale. The catch? For nine months, you belong to the … Continue reading Book Review: The Farm by Joanne Ramos

The Blurb: Reclusive Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant to write her story, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Determined to use this opportunity to jump-start her career, Monique listens in fascination. From … Continue reading Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid