Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Review & Book Club Guide
If your book club has Remarkably Bright Creatures on the list—or you’re considering it—I think you’re in for a rewarding conversation. This gentle, moving novel has plenty to unpack: from grief and aging to unexpected friendships (including one with a very clever octopus). While there’s no official guide on the publisher or author’s site, the […]
The Wedding People Book Review: A Thoughtful Pick for Book Clubs
When a couple of friends recommended The Wedding People by Alison Espach, I was intrigued, especially knowing it was also a Read with Jenna pick. Then it was picked for our book club, and I had my chance to read it. This book ended up being a bit of a journey for me—slow to start, […]
Didn’t Like the Book Club Pick? Here’s What To Do
One of the best things about a book club is the variety—new authors, new genres, and books you might never have picked up on your own. But let’s be honest: not every book is going to be a hit for every reader. There’s always a chance someone didn’t like the book club pick. Eventually, you […]
Malibu Rising: A Perfect Summer Book Club Pick
Taylor Jenkins Reid has become a go-to author for my personal reading and for when it’s my turn to pick a book club read. I first discovered her through The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and quickly became a fan of the “Reidverse” as it began to reveal itself in subsequent TJR books. I only […]
The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Book Club Must-Read
I have been in a few book clubs over the years. I also follow book clubs with established feminist themes like Our Shared Shelf and Reese’s Book Club. Therefore, I certainly have a soft spot for stories about women gathering around books. This was picked for my club, and The Book Club for Troublesome Women […]
Page-Turner Books: Why They Work and How to Pick Them
You know the feeling when you start a book and suddenly it’s everywhere with you? It’s propped open on the kitchen counter while you stir dinner, tucked into your bag just in case you get a few spare minutes, or calling you from your nightstand when you should be sleeping. That’s the magic of page-turner […]
The Argonauts Book Review: A Bold Memoir Worth Discussing
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS SUMMARY Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts is a genre-defying memoir that blends personal narrative, critical theory, and cultural commentary into a raw and luminous meditation on love, identity, and family. At the heart of the book is Nelson’s relationship with artist Harry Dodge, a gender-fluid partner, and her experience of pregnancy and […]
Carrie Brownstein Book Review: ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS SUMMARY The Carrie Brownstein book Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl is a sharp, emotionally raw memoir that traces her journey from a restless suburban kid to an indie rock icon. Best known as a founding member of the band Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein brings readers into the heart of the 1990s Pacific […]
The Color Purple Book Review: A Challenging Read That Still Resonates
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS SUMMARY Alice Walker’s The Color Purple book is a profoundly moving novel told through a series of letters written primarily by Celie, a poor Black woman living in the rural American South in the early 1900s. From the very first page, we’re drawn into Celie’s world—a world marked by hardship, silence, […]
Pride Month Books from Oprah, Reese, Jenna & More
June is a great time to reflect on the stories that help expand worldviews, connect others, and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month books offer more than great reading—they lift up voices that haven’t always been heard and invite us into queer stories that linger long after the final page. This […]