Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe was a powerful coming-of-age debut that I keep thinking about. It’s set in the southside of Chicago during the late nineties, in the Robert Taylor Homes.
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Multiple people have told me to read Rock Paper Scissors and I understand why. I followed the false leads and when the big twist happened… I was shocked. I had to recalibrate everything I had read up until that point.
In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn is for my book friends who love a YA book that breaks your heart and makes you reflect on life.
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson a slow burn novel that blends an intelligence mystery with the protagonist’s personal reflection on her career and life.
The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods
The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods was an attention-getting blend of family discovery and historical fiction, with a touch of magical realism.
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby was so well-done that I ended up reading a story I would normally not pick up, just to keep consuming the words.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez was a five-star read for me in June and is another YA novel that has the depth of adult literary fiction.
Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black
Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black might be my favorite book of the year. I know we have 5 months left to go, but this story was incredibly special.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a must for anyone who likes psychological thrillers. I read a lot in this genre, and I was hooked by the writing, genuinely surprised by the twist, and finished reading in 24 hours.
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid is an author I will always read and when I saw her book, One True Loves, available on Libby I borrowed it right away. There was so much about this book that felt like familiar TJR and with Julia Whelan narrating, even more so.